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High risk vehicles to be stopped and checked for fire ants at NSW Qld border
The detection of Red Imported Fire Ants at South Murwillumbah has seen a quick response from the Department of Primary Industries who have now started their next wave of operation in response.
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Vale Pam Sonia
Very sadly, local treasure Pam Sonia passed away in Ewingsdale, last Wednesday, December 6.
Direct action – antidote to despair
The truth about climate change is alarming to say the least. But I was heartened over the weekend of November 25 and 26 to hear it discussed with great clarity and nuance at the Rising blockade of the Newcastle's coal port.
The parking problem
From Suffolk Park to Brunswick Heads, from Bangalow to Mullumbimby, parking is a big issue for residents and visitors...
Locals enjoy success at Northern Rivers Regional Doubles Pickleball Tournament
The Northern Rivers Pickleball Club hosted the Regional Doubles Tournament in Ballina that included over 160 players competing for 132 medals in late November.
Abuse and falsehoods erode the public square of science
As the world faces existential problems such as pandemics and climate change, Australian scientists are facing a dilemma about the best way to connect with the wider public.
Stories about "Sharks":
Proposed shark nets unsafe for marine life and humans say animal conservationists
Animal conservationist groups are appalled at a decision by the NSW government to reinstate shark nets in coastal waters starting in spring.
Shark spotted by Evans Head drone
A large school of whaler sharks was spotted at Evans Head yesterday, causing the beach to be closed for most of the day.
Ballina MP Tamara Smith speaks about community, and more of the issues close to her heart
In the second part of this two part series, Member for Ballina Tamara Smith discusses more of the issues that are important to her, and the Ballina community.
Calls for more shark mitigation funding in Tweed
Tweed Councillor James Owen (Liberal) and Deputy Mayor Reece Byrnes (Labor) are calling on the NSW state government to supply more funding for shark mitigation.
Close encounter with shark at Sharpes Beach, Ballina
Pro surfer Matt Wilkinson had a close encounter with the shark kind at Sharpes Beach near Ballina yesterday.
Tweed Shire gets two shark drones while Ballina waits to hear
Nationals member for Tweed Geoff Provest has announced that two drones will be provided for Tweed Shire beaches, yet Greens member for Ballina Tamara Smith says she is still waiting to find out if her Ballina electorate will receive any.
Shark risk – proposal for Tweed Council to buy drones
The recent death of Rob Pedretti following a shark bite off the coast of Kingscliff on 8 June has led to Tweed Shire Councillor Reece Byrnes proposing action.
Calls to remove shark nets state wide
A new report into the effectiveness of shark nets has prompted member for Ballina, Tamara Smith, to call for the removal of all NSW shark nets.
How do we live with sharks – without getting bitten?
Byron-Ballina is the official shark-attack capital of Australia – and with 12 attacks since 1990, the numbers are increasing. Over the past thirty years, shark attacks (fatal and non-fatal) in NSW have increased by 1,500 per cent.
Shark nets and drum lines – how should sharks be managed?
How should we manage sharks? If you would like to feed into the government research currently being conducted now is your chance.
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Kingscliff hosts largest triathlon since covid
Over 1,600 athletes were in Kingscliff over the weekend to participate in the largest triathlon since covid.
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Vale Pam Sonia
Very sadly, local treasure Pam Sonia passed away in Ewingsdale, last Wednesday, December 6.
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Blue-green algae ‘amber alert’ at Lake Ainsworth
As the summer heats up there has been an increase in the blue-green algae at Lake Ainsworth near Lennox Head and an ‘amber alert' has been flagged by Ballina Shire Council.
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Lismore to host National Junior Baseball competition
The biggest junior baseball competition in Australia, which is a feeder into the US World Series will be held in Lismore in May 2024.
