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Screen industry leaders to converge in Lennox Head

Film-maker advocacy group, Screenworks, has revealed the first speaker line-up for Regional to Global Screen Forum 2026, which will be held in Lennox Head on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September.

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Vale Ev King-Prime

Ev King-Prime opened the first art gallery in Byron and helped develop the nascent visual arts scene on the North Coast.

Dead whale towed back out to sea at Wooyung Beach

With a dead juvenile whale washed ashore near Crabbes Creek Beach south of Wooyung Road, Tweed Council say they are preparing to tow it back out to sea on tomorrow morning's high tide.

It’s not just you, it’s Telstra

Across Australia, Telstra mobile and mobile data customers have been dealing with widespread outages this morning, from cities to the regions, including the Northern Rivers.

Shark politics

The Minns government’s response to the most recent shark attack in Sydney is to spend an additional $34 million...

1,000 voices raised to end rough sleeping by 2034

Ending rough sleeping is no small challenge for Byron Shire and the Northern Rivers but that is the aim of the Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration and the release of the 1,000 Voices Byron Shire report just released.

Lismore households throwing away $670,000

Lismore City Council says Lismore households recently threw away an estimated $670,000 by placing eligible drink containers in their kerbside bins instead of claiming their refund, while almost half the contents of red-lid general waste bins could have been recycled or composted.

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Biohub to slash emissions at meat processing facility

A new environmental infrastructure project at Casino is set to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from one of the state’s key agricultural facilities, marking a major step forward for sustainable food production.

Does carbon capture technology actually work? Could it work for you?

In medieval times, for a fee, indulgences were granted by the church to rich men to expiate their sins. Since the link between carbon dioxide emissions and global warming has been understood, there’s been a similar vibe around many carbon capture and storage projects, with the existence of this technology providing an excuse for very large companies to continue polluting our atmosphere, rather than transitioning to renewables.

The power of recycling lithium batteries for a sustainable future

With the hope that we can power our lives sustainably from the sun, the way we capture, and more importantly, the way we store energy, comes down to the conversation about batterie

Are you concerned about the future of Tweed Shire?

Looking towards the future Tweed Shire Council (TSC) are looking to engage with residents on how the council will ensure a sustainable future for...

Op shop trends for fashion and sustainability

According to YouGov, last year 18 per cent of Australian consumers made a resolution to make more sustainable purchases when shopping for clothes.

Decarbonisaton hub starts free regional tours in Lismore

Lismore will be the first stop of the NSW Decarbonisation Hub in collaboration with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

A pivotal moment in a commitment to environmental stewardship

Richmond Valley Council adopted its first Sustainable Communities Strategy in March 2023, marking a pivotal moment in Council’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

Practical localisation solutions explored, July 27

It may feel like Covid, floods and fires are behind us, but the economic impacts of all of these events persist, and any of these could happen again in the not-too-distant future. 

Climate Change Policy at the forefront of Ballina Shire Council

Tweed Shire Council is committed to a sustainable future and working with the community to protect the region’s internationally significant environment. 

Tweed Council – committed to a sustainable future

Tweed Shire Council is committed to a sustainable future and working with the community to protect the region’s internationally significant environment. 

Alleged Lennox Head native tree removal sparks calls for action

A Ballina Greens councillor is calling on the government agencies to act immediately over claims that native clearing is occurring on a private property in Lennox Head.

Free shop to move on from Billinudgel

The Billinudgel Railway Station building, managed by Byron Shire Council (BSC) on behalf of Transport for NSW (TfNSW), has been used as a free community shop where people can donate unwanted items which are available for others to take since 2022.

Bigger community say on hospital land

Byron Council has voted to give the community a greater role in shaping the future of the former Mullumbimby Hospital site, despite concerns from some councillors that additional consultation could further delay the delivery of desperately needed housing.

Byron Bay High are Mock Trial champions

Byron Bay High School’s Mock Trial team achieved a rare trifecta as their debut as a formidable legal team in the Southern Cross University (SCU) Mock Trial competition.