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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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Mullum’s zebra crossing win hard fought by residents
A zebra crossing is being installed at a pedestrian safety blackspot near the centre of Mullumbimby, following a long-running campaign by a group of local residents.
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Local waterpolo team thriving on friendship
The Byron Bay Bullsharks women’s waterpolo team have played their way into second place on the Far North Coast...
Take action against 15 months jail for climate protester
Northern Rivers locals are gathering in Lismore this Saturday to protest the imprisonment of non-violent climate activist Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco who stopped one lane of traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in April.
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.
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Byron youth rally to save centre
VIDEO: For 20 years, Byron Youth Service has run programs, courses, events and activities which have acted as an incubator for the area’s youngsters. But much of that is under threat from funding cuts, so the youngsters rallied to raise funds.
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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.
