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I know it’s time we talked. The trouble is, I don’t know exactly what to say. But let’s try this...
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Appeal to locate woman missing from Rosebank
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from Rosebank.
Free all the people
By any account, the current ongoing humanitarian tragedy in Gaza today needs thorough analysis, to objectively understand the causes...
Food security workshop May 11
How can we as a community ensure that a steady supply of nutritious food is available to everyone after a natural disaster?
Coexistence
Thank you to all in the community from both sides of the conflict that have thanked me for my...
Roads to Mullum High and Tallowood Estate closed
The corner of Jubilee Ave and Azalea Street, near Mullumbimby High School, is currently closed following a truck leaving the road and damaging overhead electrical lines.
National Service
I have to say that having been conscripted into the army in 1970 I couldn’t disagree more with Peter...
Stories about "regulation":
eSafety commissioner granted legal injunction as X refuses to hide violent content
Australia’s Federal Court has granted the eSafety commissioner a two-day legal injunction to compel X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, to hide posts showing graphic content of the Wakeley church stabbing in Sydney.
More than a makeover for cosmetic surgery sector
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care says people choosing to have cosmetic surgery will be better protected by new standards introduced this week, improving patient safety in facilities where this surgery is performed.
A united voice for organic industry
Eleven organisations are coming together to form the Organic Industry Discussion Group (OIDG) to advance the interests of the organic sector, including the pursuit of domestic regulation.
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Housing prices impacted by natural disasters
The region has seen falling house prices, new data from CoreLogic suggests.
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Foodie fest on the table
Food and culture takes centre stage this week, as Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival returns May 17 to 26.
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2022 flood data
The fact that the ‘2022 flood data will not be incorporated’ is appalling, incompetent!
As a professional engineer (PE) who has been involved in planning...
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National Service
I have to say that having been conscripted into the army in 1970 I couldn’t disagree more with Peter Walters and those that advocate...