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Councils ‘bullied’ with increased NSW govt burdens, say LGNSW
NSW councils have been ‘set up to fail’ with their annual audits ‘because the NSW Government is forcing them to carry the depreciation cost of assets they neither own nor control’, claims the peak body representing councils, Local Government NSW.
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Local waterpolo team thriving on friendship
The Byron Bay Bullsharks women’s waterpolo team have played their way into second place on the Far North Coast...
Mullum’s zebra crossing win hard fought by residents
A zebra crossing is being installed at a pedestrian safety blackspot near the centre of Mullumbimby, following a long-running campaign by a group of local residents.
4WD restrictions at South Ballina beach to stay
Moves towards use of a smart phone app to help control 4WD access to South Ballina’s beach have failed in a recent Ballina Shire Council meeting.
NSW Forestry challenged over failed forestry practices in precedent-setting case
What makes bushfires worse, causes native species collapse and creates forest dieback?
Assange sought asylum
The controversy over the actions of Julian Assange seems to miss a crucial point. His motive for seeking asylum...
Byron Council’s renewable energy projects uncertain
Two major renewable energy projects promised by Byron Council are now facing an uncertain future, after an unsuccessful bid for federal funding left the Council struggling to pay for both of them.
Stories about "Nungkari Treatment Centre":
Myocum treatment centre celebrates Mental Health Week
Not only is it Mental Health Week but this week Nungkari Treatment Centre also celebrates its first year of operation, as well as recent DA approval to increase residential client numbers from five to 12 people.
Local News
Cumbalum shops and affordable homes one step closer – by car
Cumbalum is one step closer towards having some local shops and five new officially affordable homes in perpetuity thanks to council approval of preliminary planning requirements.
Byron Echo
Mullum’s zebra crossing win hard fought by residents
Paul Bibby - 0
A zebra crossing is being installed at a pedestrian safety blackspot near the centre of Mullumbimby, following a long-running campaign by a group of local residents.
Byron Echo
The Aboriginal identity explosion
Bob Morgan - 0
So, who are Aboriginal people, what is the three-pronged definition and perhaps more importantly, who decides?
Byron Echo
NSW Labor candidate announced for Ballina
Andrew Broadley has been named the NSW Labor candidate for Ballina for the March 2023 election.
