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Homicide investigation following fatal crash – Wardell
Police are appealing for information as a homicide investigation is launched following a fatal crash near Wardell earlier this year.
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New Tweed Valley Hospital opens today
The controversial new Tweed Valley Hospital opened to patients at 8am this morning.
Saffin welcomes Neighbourhood Centre Week
NSW Labor Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has welcomed today’s start to Neighbourhood Centre Week across the country.
Cartoon of the week – 8 May, 2024
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Byron Shire sees biggest increase in rough sleepers
Byron Shire topped the state with a 16 per cent increase in rough sleepers, but the count also showed significant increases in numbers across Tweed, Ballina and Lismore shires.
Roads to Mullum High and Tallowood Estate closed
The corner of Jubilee Ave and Azalea Street, near Mullumbimby High School, is currently closed following a truck leaving the road and damaging overhead electrical lines.
New report reveals NSW biodiversity no better off under Labor
A new report released today has revealed that declining biodiversity and increasing extinctions has continued despite pre-election commitments by the Minns government to take action on environmental protection.
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Byron Council reduces fossil fuel investment to 56%
Byron Shire Council investments in projects linked to fossil fuel production decreased significantly after the NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp) relaxed rules last year.
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Women’s Giving Circle empowering locals
A collective of passionate women taking action to tackle local disadvantage have seen essential local projects funded, and the results are starting to take...
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Top-down planning failing, says Greens MP
Data released by the NSW government on its key housing policy, the Transport Oriented Development and State Environment Planning Policy, has come under intense criticism from planning experts.
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SCU Lismore ‘suspends’ music degree, adds others
The Bachelor of Contemporary Music has been ‘suspended’ from Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus, owing to ‘low demand’ from students, a spokesperson says.
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Can artificial intelligence be used for beach safety?
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Is it time for a new approach to beach safety that utilises AI technology to tell locals and visitors where it’s safe to swim?
