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While the world watches

After reading so many letters and articles referring to atrocities over these months and years, inflicted by man upon...

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Casino man charged with 26 property, traffic and drug offences

Yesterday NSW Police charged a man with 26 offences following an extensive investigation into property crime in the Northern Rivers.

While the world watches

After reading so many letters and articles referring to atrocities over these months and years, inflicted by man upon...

Knitting Nanna arrested near Bowraville

Chris Degan, a 75 year old member of the Knitting Nannas, was arrested earlier today for trying to save koala habitat.

A call for bike helmets

I am alarmed to see children riding ebikes at high speed on busy streets in shorts and T-shirts without...

Covid petition to Council, really?

So Backlash is now promoting any idea that comes across the desk. How did it become Byron Council’s responsibility...

The hoary old nuclear chestnut vs renewables

What options do we have to combat global warming and address the energy crisis? Politically, there’s a debate between renewable energy and nuclear power.

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Pottsville and Tweed Shire residents show up to save their koalas

The proposal for a luxury caravan development saw locals at a Land and Environment Court conciliation meeting as they rally to save their koalas.

Protect koalas – don’t light fires

With drought and fires ravaging much of the country Tweed Shire Council have put out a special appeal for visitors and residents to be aware of the impact on local koala populations.

Pottsville koalas: three dead as community argues over men’s shed

Koala advocates say they are seriously concerned about the survival of Tweed’s endangered koala population after volunteers found five koalas diseased and/or dead over a three-day period last month.

Lifeline for Pottsville’s wildlife

Plans to prohibit dogs and cats from the areas around Pottsville will form part of the of Tweed Councils proposal for three Wildlife Protection Areas in and around Pottsville; they are currently seeking community feedback.

Will Cr Reece Byrnes ‘be responsible for the death of the Pottsville koalas?’

Almost 400 people showed up in support of the koalas and moving the Men's Shed to a better site. The Pottsville concerts is being hailed as a success but it may all come down to the vote of Cr Reece Byrnes.

Men’s shed can co-exist with koalas

Matthew France, Pottsville. For those who would like some simple information about the Black Rocks oval / Men's Shed issue. I am disappointed at what is...

Turf thief hits Pottsville koala-zone site for third time

Tweed Shire Council is appealing for public help to stop the ongoing theft of freshly laid turf on roadside verges at Pottsville where a second koala crossing has been built.

Tough on crime

Justine Elliot’s advocacy for more police is welcome, but it must be paired with progressive policies addressing crime’s root causes. The current ‘tough on...

A call for bike helmets

I am alarmed to see children riding ebikes at high speed on busy streets in shorts and T-shirts without helmets. I ask other members of...

What’s needed to win?

Mandy Nolan has been advertising that the Greens only need 1.8 per cent to win so l decided to give this claim a test...

The hoary old nuclear chestnut vs renewables

What options do we have to combat global warming and address the energy crisis? Politically, there’s a debate between renewable energy and nuclear power.