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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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Follow the school buses
In Byron Shire and beyond, we have a regular, convenient and reliable public transport system moving thousands of commuters...
Besmirching Julian Assange
In reply to John Donnellan’s latest shrill attempt to besmirch Julian Assange’s character, it is important to highlight that...
Lismore Symphony Orchestra
After almost three years’ delay, Lismore Symphony Orchestra is very happy to present their Timeless concert series.
On December 10...
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.
Feel your bliss
After a year’s absence owing to Covid, House of Bliss is proud to present its 9th all-day chant festival...
Take action against 15 months jail for climate protester
Northern Rivers locals are gathering in Lismore this Saturday to protest the imprisonment of non-violent climate activist Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco who stopped one lane of traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in April.
Stories about "Pottsville":
Appeal to locate man missing from Lismore area
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Lismore area.
Pottsville – what should your open spaces be?
There are six key open spaces in the town of Pottsville and Tweed Shire Council is taking a look at how they might be shaped for the future.
Pottsville woman charged over alleged planned kidnap and assault
A police report says that detectives have charged a woman with allegedly attempting to solicit the kidnap and assault of a man on the state’s Far North Coast.
Police investigate possible human remains between Mooball and Pottsville
A crime scene has been established by police on farmland at Pottsville Road, Sleepy Hollow.
Two missing persons alerts on Northern Rivers
One of the cases is a woman who has been missing for more than a month.
Pottsville policing forum asks the hard questions
Members of the Pottsville and Tweed Coast community say that in response to an increase in criminal activity in the area and their request for increased police presence, they were hosting a police presentation at Pottsville.
Multi-vehicle crash near Clothiers Creek on M1
A multi-vehicle crash near Clothiers Creek on the Pacific Motorway (M1) has closed one lane of northbound traffic.
Local triathletes make good time at Tweed Enduro
Byron Tri Club members were just some of the 950 athletes who went to Pottsville last Saturday to compete in the seventh annual Tweed Enduro.
Police looking for missing Pottsville woman
Police say they are seeking public assistance to locate a woman missing from Pottsville for almost a week.
Pottsville’s controversial Men’s Shed extension to be advertised
The controversial Men’s Shed at Black Rocks Sports Fields in Pottsville is seeking to expand its footprint 12m to the west.
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.
