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Greens urged to back pathway to end native forest logging

Some of NSW’s most respected and long-standing forest campaigners and scientists have today urged the Greens not to support the Nationals' attempt to disallow the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) method.

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Editorial – Drug-checking saves lives

No-one would tolerate killing six teenagers with methanol-laced alcohol in Australia, as occurred recently in Laos. But in Australia, you can’t check your drugs to see if they’re safe.

Labor and Liberal join forces on multiple fronts

Last week, government and opposition found themselves singing from the same song sheet in parliament on a range of issues, from the NDIS to ASIO, and big tech to gambling advertising. 

When will the madness stop?

I attended the Byron Council meeting last week where I was astounded to listen to Jason Dunn, Byron property...

NSW gambling reforms announced

The Minns government says it is delivering on a key election commitment with its latest tranche of gaming reforms, giving people and families stronger protections against gambling harm and tightening the rules concerning gambling promotion and marketing.

Lower the age

It was pleasing to see smart young people around the county coming out recently to protest idiotic political leaders...

Lismore fun run will be bigger than ever

The much-loved Darrel Chapman Fun Run will return to Lismore on Sunday 30 August, with runners and walkers set to start the event on Woodlark Street once again.

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Explore Shearwater’s Spring Fair

From arts and crafts to farm products there are no shortage of delights that will be available at this year’s Shearwater Steiner School’s Spring Fair this Saturday, September 6, from 10am to 3pm.

Bangalow’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic

The second annual Teddy Bears’ ‘Picnic is on this Saturday, 30 August from 11am to 2pm at the Bangalow Museum garden.

Stone & Wood is helping you find your new best mate

In a partnership between Stone & Wood and Willow Tree Sanctuary, you just might meet your new best friend at a very special collaboration event on Saturday.

Newrybar lights up on Saturday

Newrybar Public School is set to light up the night sky once again on Saturday with its annual bonfire and fireworks spectacular. 

Fletcher St Cottage needs you!

With Byron’s Fletcher Street Cottage needing ongoing funds to continue the vital work they do with the homeless community, a sleepout fundraiser is planned on Saturday, August 17

It’s a delight to be in Lismore for Christmas

Lismore comes alive in the days leading up to Christmas with Lismore Delights.

Mary Donnelly celebrates 100

Mary Donnelly turned 100 on September 28, and to celebrate, a lunch with family and friends was held at the Mullum Courthouse Hotel on Saturday.

Day three brings on the legends at Bluesfest

Day one and two of Bluesfest had the legendary Steve Earle and day three delivered Buddy Guy and Jackson Browne.

Boaters beware: hazardous surf forecast

Marine Rescue NSW is advising boaters to take care with hazardous conditions expected until Saturday night.

Power goes out on the Far North Coast

Essential Energy says that just over 21,000 homes and businesses on the Far North Coast were affected by unplanned outages on Saturday night, following the severe storms that swept through the region.

Ballina Council makes decision on Ross Lane

With the absence of all four of its progressive councillors for various reasons, Ballina Council pushed ahead with its agenda at yesterday's monthly meeting, including a decision which is likely to close Ross Lane for months while the road is upgraded.

Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

Imagine Northern Rivers says Mullumbimby is the only community across the region to rank new models of governance and decision-making as the number one element of its preferred future, and last week locals gathered to work out how to make it real.

Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a local missing man.

Katie Milne responds to Tweed’s draft housing and employment strategy

The former mayor of Tweed Shire Council, Kate Milne, has shared her submission to Tweed's Draft Growth Management Housing & Employment Strategy.