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Calls to extend temporary accommodation for flood insured
The one-year limit on temporary accommodation provided by some insurance companies to people whose homes went under in the flood must be extended.
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Here in the Byron Shire our crisis is so famous it’s made international news. It’s been in the US Rolling Stone even. It’s been in documentaries. It’s been in The Guardian. It’s what we live with here – every day. We live in a community where there is nowhere to live and the whole world is watching what we do next, wondering if we will do what their super star tourist destinations did and regulate the housing market. People in places like Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Miami found out that tough regulations actually aren’t bad for business after all. That’s just property market profiteering propaganda.
Environment law fails to protect threatened species
A University of Queensland finding says that the federal environmental laws are failing to mitigate against Australia’s extinction crisis.
‘The greater good’
I write regarding the proposed development at 6–10 Station Street in Bangalow.
Having attended the movie ‘The Hidden Life of...
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Laura’s Choice coming to Ballina
A documentary about well-known former Ballina resident Laura Henkel will be having its local premiere at a special preview this weekend.
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V-Day returns to Byron Bay, February 14
A mass global action, One Billion Rising, which aims to end violence against women and children, is planned for V-Day on February 14, Main Beach, Byron Bay from 7am.
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Calls to extend temporary accommodation for flood insured
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The one-year limit on temporary accommodation provided by some insurance companies to people whose homes went under in the flood must be extended.
Mandy Nolan's Soapbox
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Have your Perfect Say
Mandy Nolan - 0
Here in the Byron Shire our crisis is so famous it’s made international news. It’s been in the US Rolling Stone even. It’s been in documentaries. It’s been in The Guardian. It’s what we live with here – every day. We live in a community where there is nowhere to live and the whole world is watching what we do next, wondering if we will do what their super star tourist destinations did and regulate the housing market. People in places like Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Miami found out that tough regulations actually aren’t bad for business after all. That’s just property market profiteering propaganda.
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The Voice
I’ve been ruminating and researching on how best to support a ‘Yes’ response on the Voice referendum. I always come back to principles… devoid...
