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World Cerebral Palsy Day

Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) is calling on the Australian government to support formal United Nations recognition of 6 October as World Cerebral Palsy Day, creating a permanent global platform to raise awareness, strengthen support and drive action for the 50 million people living with cerebral palsy worldwide.
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Golf 365 tees up a new way to improve – rain, hail or shine

There are few things more frustrating for a golfer than watching the rain ruin a planned round or practice session.
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Greens councillor Elia Hauge elected Byron’s deputy mayor

Mayor Sarah Ndiaye (Greens) sought to have the election of the deputy mayor position be voted on at the latest Byron Shire Council meeting on Thursday, 17 September.
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Byron EchoJohn Scrivener, Main Arm - 0

We have fallen

The fundamental precepts of international law are reflected in the preamble to the UN Charter, which calls upon nations...
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Pink party to encourage breast screening


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and eligible women in Northern NSW Local Health District are being urged to book a free mammogram, with 45.2 per cent of eligible women overdue for their two-yearly breast screen.  
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Byron EchoPeter Olson, Goonengerry - 0

End of the world

Trump’s recent statement that he may invade Iran and capture the oil raises the distinct possibility, that the Strait...
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Northern Rivers businesses take home a swag of regional awards

From blueberries and cinemas to post offices and pint-sized businesses, the Northern Rivers business community had plenty to celebrate at this year’s regional awards.
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Stories about "solar panels":

ReSolve Global officially opens solar recycling facility

Local News David Lowe - 0
Renewable energy recycling has just taken a big step forward in the Northern Rivers, with ReSolve Global officially opening its new holding and sorting facility in Tyagarah, near the old Bluesfest site.
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Recycling solar panels

Byron Echo Pancho Symes - 0
An estimated 100,000 tonnes of solar panels are expected to reach end-of-life in Australia by 2030.
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Solar panels pose danger in floods, even when power is out

Local News The Echo - 3
People with solar panels in flood affected areas were warned on Monday of injuries and potentially deaths associated with inundanted electrical systems.
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Solar panel and battery recycling grants

Local News The Echo - 0
As the renewables revolution has accelerated, e-waste problems with solar panels and batteries have emerged. A new round of grants from the NSW EPA aims to prevent these items going to landfill.
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ACCC casts shadow over solar scheme

National News Mia Armitage - 0
Solar advocates have spoken out about the consumer watchdog’s renewed call for an end to a federal subsidy scheme for small-scale solar projects.
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Solar boost for North Coast low income households

Local News The Echo - 1
The North Coast is one of five regions chosen to participate in a trial scheme to give the benefits of clean solar energy to local households. 
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Thought solar was out of your reach? Think again

Local News The Echo - 0
Have you thought of getting solar? Byron Shire is one of five areas in Australia that has been selected to take part in a feasibility study to see if it could be a suitable location for a solar garden.
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Enova is reducing costs for renters

Local News The Echo - 0
It is not just about reducing electricity bills, it has the added bonus of creating renewable energy and benefitting the environment.
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Nothing suspicious about this (Sun)crowd

Letters The Echo - 1
Chris Cooper, CEO, Suncrowd. After reading Lee Cass’s letter (15/5/17), I’d like to explain a bit about our community solar bulk buy process and ensure...
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Solar ‘feed-in’ payments set to double

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About 8677 households and businesses in the Lismore electorate alone, and across the state, could soon be eligible for higher prices for the solar power they feed in to the grid.
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Local landscapes explored in new body of work

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Northern Rivers artist Bridie Amelia Schmidt brings Terra Nos Curat, a new body of work exploring the region’s varied natural environments, from waterways and coastal edges to rainforest, rolling hills and rocky escarpments, to the Lennox Arts Collective gallery this November.
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Local News

Club raises thousands to support flood survivors

The Echo - 0
The Rotary Club of Alstonville has raised $5,000 to support families in Nepal who have been displaced by recent flash floods.
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Local News

ReSolve Global officially opens solar recycling facility

David Lowe - 0
Renewable energy recycling has just taken a big step forward in the Northern Rivers, with ReSolve Global officially opening its new holding and sorting facility in Tyagarah, near the old Bluesfest site.
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Time for a bit of bowling fun at Mullum Bowling Club

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Thought of trying your hand at bowls? Mullumbimby Bowling Club are inviting local businesses to create their own team of between three to six players and come down and join in the fun.
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