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Disaster management needs different approach, says NRCF
Disaster funding must favour social capital and community building, rather than just ‘mopping up’, the head of the philanthropic organisation, Northern Rivers Community Foundation, says.
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Pre-Incan mummies found in Peru by gas workers
The mummified bodies of eight individuals have been found by city workers who were digging a natural gas line in the Carabayllo district on the outskirts of Lima, capital of Peru.
The war on cats
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek marked National Threatened Species Day by 'declaring war on feral cats'. She wants to give...
After school is extra fun in Kyogle, Grafton, Goonellabah and Tweed
Go4Fun is a free, after-school, healthy lifestyle program for primary school-aged children who are above a healthy weight, kicks off in Term 4 in Kyogle, Grafton, Goonellabah and Tweed.
A short history of cruelty
Anthony Albanese went to the last election promising to end live sheep exports from Australia. This rubbery promise has since been rolled back to his government's second term (assuming they get one). The independent panel's long-awaited report to the federal government on the issue has now also been delayed, from this week to late October.
Lighthouse walk
Our family are regular visitors to Byron Bay and have, for many years, enjoyed the walking track to the...
Ciggie butts tops in litter prevention project
A litter prevention project has been a success, say Byron Shire Council staff, with 1,450 pieces of litter being prevented from flowing into the Cape Byron Marine Park over a two month period.
Stories about "Queens Elizabether II":
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
Australia has woken to the news that Queens Elizabeth II has passed away aged 96, with a simple message three hours ago. 'The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon'.
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Pre-Incan mummies found in Peru by gas workers
The mummified bodies of eight individuals have been found by city workers who were digging a natural gas line in the Carabayllo district on the outskirts of Lima, capital of Peru.
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State government pledges $5m for Lismore’s Two Rooms project
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More than 350 flood affected homes in the Northern Rivers region can now be repaired, getting vulnerable people back on their feet and into safe housing thanks to Resilient Lismore’s Two Rooms Project, backed by $5 million in funding from the NSW Government.
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State government approves 60-day cap on short-term holiday letting in Byron
The state government has approved a new 60-day cap on non-hosted short term rental accommodation (STRA) for large parts of the Byron Shire. Most of NSW has no cap.
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Ballina Shire Council to consider relinquishing conservation zone powers
The future of conservation zones in the Ballina Shire could be left to private landowners in a council vote expected this week.