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‘Sad and distressing’: massive numbers of bird deaths in Australian heatwaves reveal a profound loss is looming
Heatwaves linked to climate change have already led to mass deaths of birds and other wildlife around the world. To stem the loss of biodiversity as the climate warms, we need to better understand how birds respond.
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Short films grace the screen from Oct 21
The Byron Bay International Film Festival is back from October 21 to 30 with a ten-day program of premieres, panels and parties.
On Save the Koala Day conservationists all agree they disagree with the Minister for Environment
Ahead of today’s Save the Koala Day, NSW Minister for Environment James Griffin yesterday announced that private landholders are being supported to restore 200 hectares of koala habitat in the Northern Rivers.
Rugby 7s returns to Byron with class lineup
The largest Rugby 7s festival in Australia is returning to Byron Bay on the weekend of October 15–16.
The event,...
Chris Minns visits Kingscliff to look at floodplain development risks
The potential future risks and costs of flooding to the community and government if approved, but yet to be built, housing is allowed to go ahead in floodplains was under the spotlight last week in Kingscliff.
Chemicals left by first stars in the universe may have been detected by the Gemini North telescope
The chemical remains of the earliest stars in the universe may have been discovered by astronomers.
What drainage works can residents expect?
With a third La Niña now underway, The Echo asked Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway, what flood-affected residents can expect regarding drainage maintenance.
Stories about "tea tree lake":
Target the real offenders at Tea Tree Lake
Paul Rea, Coorabell.
More power to Ms Hawker for contesting her fine for bathing nude and to Magistrate Dunleavy for finding her actions were not calculated...
Tea tree lakes nude bathing case thrown out of court
Magistrate Dunlevy told Byron Bay local court on Friday that a Sunrise resident had no case to answer for bathing naked at the tea tree lakes at Grays Lane in January.
Naturists urged to fight offensive behaviour fines
Naturist Stuart McConville, who beat an offensive behaviour charge in Byron Bay Local Court last week, is encouraging other people who’ve been charged go to court rather than pay the fine.
Call to secure women’s lake at Broken Head
A push to introduce stronger protections for the Tea Tree Lake north of Broken Head is being headed by Byron Bay-based Nationals MLC Ben Franklin along with local Arakwal leader Delta Kay.
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CWA push for improved maternity services
The W in CWA stands for Women and the CWA have been standing up for women yet again during their recent webinar and annual Awareness Week campaign.
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Chris Minns visits Kingscliff to look at floodplain development risks
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The potential future risks and costs of flooding to the community and government if approved, but yet to be built, housing is allowed to go ahead in floodplains was under the spotlight last week in Kingscliff.
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The Tweed Artisan Food Festival is almost here
The sixth Tweed Artisan Food Festival will be held at the end of the month – the festival runs for 10 days with 20 curated events showcasing the people, the place and the produce of the Tweed.
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$30 million Aboriginal Community and Place Grants
Eligible Aboriginal community organisations and groups can apply for funding through the new solutions-focused $30 million Aboriginal Community and Place Grants program.
