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Urgent changes needed to Early Drug Diversion program

It has been a year since the Early Drug Diversion Initiative (EDDI) came into effect in NSW and advocates have highlighted a number of ways the program can be improved.

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A short history on successive governments’ lacklustre attempts at coastal protection

A government-funded study by coastal engineers into beach erosion from Byron Bay to Hastings Point warned of ongoing erosion 47 years ago, and urged governments to act to prevent further loss of property.

Prepare to evacuate Condong

The NSW SES is directing people in Condong and surrounds to EVACUATE BEFORE 9pm.

ADF personnel injured after trucks collide near Lismore

A number of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have been injured after two trucks were involved in a motor vehicle collision today.

Rapid relief fund for Cyclone Alfred launched 

The Northern Rivers Community Foundation has launched the Northern Rivers Rapid Relief Fund to help support on the ground, grass roots organisations following Tropical Cyclone Alfred. 

Federal heritage protections rejected

Byron Council’s attempt to protect the character of Federal Village by introducing formally zoned heritage protections have received a negative response from landowners in the town and may now be abandoned.

Traffic diversion in place on M1 – detour via Mooball

Traffic is being diverted off the M1 via Mooball at the Pottsville Hastings Point exit travelling south.

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New TAFE NSW Charter launched at Kingscliff

A key recommendation of the independent review of the NSW vocational education and training (VET) sector, the TAFE NSW Charter lets the people of NSW know what they should expect from TAFE – as the provider at the heart of vocational training.

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.

HELD Group Ceramics exhibition opening soon

HELD 2024 is the first year TAFE Diploma of Ceramics students end of year group exhibition, featuring work from the creative arts department. The theme...

Editorial – It might be dull but you never know what you might find

The recent announcement that Adelaide University will cease traditional lectures for students got me thinking about my, and now my kids’, experiences in education and at university.

TAFE NSW finalist in 2023 travel awards

TAFE NSW has been announced as a finalist in the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards for Most Outstanding Travel Industry Training Institution.

TAFE Byron opens

A new TAFE NSW Connected Learning Centre facility has opened, and is the first permanent TAFE NSW presence in Byron Bay.

TAFE students raising awareness in Homelessness Week

A group of TAFE students are hosting a Homelessness Awareness Community event at SCU Goodman Plaza this Wednesday for Homelessness Week.

Teacher shortage sparks campaign

Overseas and interstate STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) teachers will be the target of a new campaign to boost teacher numbers in NSW public schools.

Murwillumbah TAFE offers new course to meet pharmacy skills shortage

Murwillumbah TAFE has introduced a new course to meet the growing demand for local pharmacy services brought about by COVID-19.

Government offer free courses to upskill

An additional 3,000 training places are now on offer to upskill at home during lockdown, says NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee.

Federal heritage protections rejected

Byron Council’s attempt to protect the character of Federal Village by introducing formally zoned heritage protections have received a negative response from landowners in the town and may now be abandoned.

Greens outline disaster insurance plans

The cost of insurance and the behaviour of insurance companies looks set to become a major political issue in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.   

Answers

I have asked numerous questions of the Byron Shire Council’s (BSC’s) executive staff and engineering without getting any real answers, let’s try again. What is...

Another Wategos mega-mansion?

Why? Why seek to clear protected littoral rainforest, excavate up to eight metres into the hillside to build two dwellings with multiple rooms and...