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A win for the roughy
The battle for the 'roughy had been a tough road for conservationists and hopefully this win will be the last fight.
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Armed robberies in Northern Rivers
Police have been investigating two armed robberies this week, one in Byron Bay and one in Lismore.
Is it solar fair?
Meg Pickup, Ballina
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) draft rule change will result in solar households and businesses being...
Sick to my stomach
Gabi Giacomin, Ocean Shores
I cannot believe it! We have voted for a Green MP, a Green Council, we have...
Dili facing double disaster
The capital of East Timor, Dili, is reeling after flood waters swept through the city on the weekend, leaving at least 27 dead. The President of East Timor, Francisco Guterres Lú-Olo, described the floods as a 'great calamity'.
In the ditch
Peter Olson, Goonengerry
The Suez Canal blockage is just one small part of the Reset Button: unexpected delays, meet ‘just-in-time’ production.
You...
Empanadas and community spirit in wake of cancelled Bluesfest
With a collective sigh of disbelief and disappointment we processed the news that Bluesfest was cancelled
Stories about "nude beaches":
Cameras to be installed at Tyagarah
Surveillance cameras will be installed on a Council Road Reserve in Grays Lane and surf lifesavers will be on the beach over Easter after a councillor vote last Thursday.
Tyagarah beach hijacked
Rod Murray, Ocean Shores
Just wanting to thank the councillors who showed responsibility in attempting to meet the requests of the majority of locals to close...
Get naked Australia
David Dixon, Byron Bay
Opponents of the Tyagarah clothing-optional beach have frequently cited the Get Naked Australia website for information on naturism.
The creator of this site...
Beach facts
Yuti McLean, Mullumbimby
Many, if not most, sexually focused visitors are attracted to the Tyagarah Beach and the tea-tree lake purely because of the beach’s ‘clothing optional’ status.
Naturist social media pages find...
Safe space for women at Tyagarah
Jo Faith, Newtown
Regarding the debate surrounding nudists, sexual predators and safe spaces for women on beaches. As this debate continues may I suggest that...
Policing nature?
Edgar Oden, Wilsons Creek
I totally agree with Ewan R McLeod on the issue of body shame and a healing role the remaining naturist resorts play...
Disappointed
Rod Murray, Ocean Shores
I'm very disappointed that our councillors decided to continue to allow overt lewd and potentially dangerous behaviour while seeing it promoted to...
All beaches need to be safe
Cr Basil Cameron, Goonengerry
All beaches in our Shire need to be safe for residents and visitors. This needs to remain our focus.
For many years there...
Tyagarah’s clothing optional
D James, Myocum
Congratulations to the councillors who voted in favour of keeping clothes-optional bathing in our Shire. With continued positive attitudes we should be able...
Benefits of nude beaches for body shame
I wish to bring your attention to one of the benefits of a clothing-optional beach in any location.
One of the significant issues facing many...
Byron Echo
Maybe Canberra needs a bit of distraction biff
Mick breathed in but his Cronulla Sharks football jersey struggled to contain his well-insulated six-pack and he held up his hand as he approached Bazza in the front bar of the Top Pub.
Local News
Council crews working hard to repair potholes
Tweed Shire Council road maintenance crews are out across the Tweed's road network repairing potholes and other damage caused by the recent prolonged rainfall and previous flood events.
Letters
Poor Pauline
Bob Vinnicombe, Sefton
A lot of hypocrisy from Labor and The Greens about respect for women.
Look at the treatment they dished out to Pauline...
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New film celebrates getting back outside
David Lowe - 0
'Free From Lockdown: Back Out in Nature' is a new short film in which a group of disabled and non-disabled performers from the Northern Rivers celebrate being in nature after COVID lockdown.
