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Calls to reverse NSW anti-protest laws
The harsh sentencing of Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco for stopping a lane of traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in April this year has led to a range of protests and the call to reverse NSW anti-protest laws by lawyer and Greens NSW Legislative Council Member Sue Higginson.
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Dune – not bush – regeneration for Byron’s Main Beach
Severe storm-cut erosion is nothing new in Byron Bay. Recorded history describes beach loss back to the coffee rock in the 1800s. Until the town’s tourist potential was ‘discovered’ 100+ years later and our built environment grew seaward, the beach swiftly rebuilt after these regular catastrophic events.
Mullum’s Federation Bridge closed again tonight
Mullum and hinterland residents and visitors are reminded that Federation Bridge will be closed again tonight from 6pm to 4am for repairs.
Ending corporate abuse
If you want to see the definitive best film of the decade, She Said, is on this week in...
Stupid frogs!
We’re in hot water
There’s no argument.
How much is enough?
How much corruption?
How much destruction?
How much distraction?
The writing has been on...
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.
Assange sought asylum
The controversy over the actions of Julian Assange seems to miss a crucial point. His motive for seeking asylum...
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Anzac Day commemorated across Australia
Anzac Day was a bit different this year because of COVID, but commemorations went ahead across the country.
Super Hornets plan bombing runs over Evans Head
Evans Head residents have been advised to resist using cameras or binoculars when RAAF Super Hornets use laser-guided missiles as they train over the Evans Head bombing range next week.
Air Force takes to the sky over Ballina
Attention Ballina residents: your eyes are not deceiving you if you spot a pair of Air Force C-130J Hercules transport aircraft flying low to the ground this afternoon.
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Tweed Council secures environmental water sharing during drought
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Two items at last week's Tweed Shire Council meeting highlighted the commitment of the council to sharing water with the environment even during low-flow and drought periods.
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Celebrating the life of Jack Paris Crittle
Young DJ and keen surfer, Jack Crittle, was tragically killed in a car accident last week. A celebration of his life will be held this Monday, 12 December at 10am.
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Mullum’s Federation Bridge closed again tonight
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Mullum and hinterland residents and visitors are reminded that Federation Bridge will be closed again tonight from 6pm to 4am for repairs.
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Changing the world with non-violent action
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‘Nonviolence is an intensely active force when properly understood and used.’ These are the words of Gandhi, the man who led nationwide campaigns in his country to ease poverty by creating a movement of resistance that contributed to ending British Rule in India.
