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Start saving water now say Tweed Council – water restrictions may be weeks away
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has declared an El Nino weather pattern, with less-than-average rainfall forecast for the Northern Rivers this year. Tweed Council is reminding residents and visitors that it is important to save water.
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Bush ball – but fancy schmancy
The beautiful A&I Hall is the setting for the inaugural Bangalow Boujee Bush Ball on October 14 – celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Bangalow Community Children’s Centre. This will be a party to remember.
What do you think of the Wade Park masterplan?
So many of the Lismore LGA assets were damaged in last year’s flood and the process of rebuilding is creating an opportunity to do things differently.
Close battle for Ocean Shores golfing glory
Will Fry held on through a gripping finish to claim the annual Ocean Shores Men’s Golf Championships two weekends...
‘Yes’ posters dismantled
I’m feeling a ‘tad’ disillusioned with the human species. My two ‘Yes’ posters were violated and removed just last...
Voice referendum
I’m really annoyed about all the things that are written and said about the referendum on October 14 which...
Mandy Nolans Soapbox: Unbranded
I’ll admit it. I was a Russell Brand fan. I thought he was funny. I thought the sexually rampaging lothario image was just a clever comedic persona. I thought he satirised the privilege and legacy of rock stars.
Stories about "nurse":
Nominate a nurse or midwife for a Healing Heart Award
Nominations are open for the 2023 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery, Healing Heart Awards. If you have been cared for by an outstanding nurse or midwife in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD), now is your chance to celebrate them!
Nurse speaks of virus impacts on hospitals
On December 31, while many were out celebrating the end of a trying year, NSW Health issued a media release saying that asymptomatic healthcare workers who are classified as ‘close contacts’ will, in exceptional circumstances, be permitted to leave self-isolation.
Local nurses and midwives @ NSW awards
Last week the eighth Excellence in Nursing & Midwifery Awards were held online allowing the community to take part in a COVID safe way.
Specialised Parkinson’s nurse for the Tweed Byron district
The Tweed Byron Hospital network is welcoming a specialised Parkinson’s nurse position to support people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Local News
BES rejects Ramsey’s proposal to leave conservation zones to private landholders
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Ballina Environment Society (BES) has come out strongly against conservative independent Ballina Councillor Eva Ramsey’s proposal to have private property owners ‘opt in’ to conservation zones.
Byron Echo
Review on remote Indigenous Australians sheds light on the Voice to Parliament
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As a white man living on Bundjalung Country, I acknowledge that it is not easy to make the cross-cultural shift from a Western paradigm lens to comprehend and appreciate the rich diversity and complexity of 65,000 years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ sociocultural and spiritual history.
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What is the future for Lismore Regional Gallery and Museum? Have your say
The Lismore Regional Gallery and the Lismore Museum (Richmond River Historical Society) want to hear from you. If you are an artist, creative, arts...
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Pearces Creek Bridge to be replaced – road closure
The replacement of Pearces Creek Bridge has led to the temporary closure of Eltham Road, at Pearces Creek Bridge for one month from Monday, 23 October.
