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High risk vehicles to be stopped and checked for fire ants at NSW Qld border
The detection of Red Imported Fire Ants at South Murwillumbah has seen a quick response from the Department of Primary Industries who have now started their next wave of operation in response.
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol.
Country Witches are coming!
Historically, difficult women have been outlawed and called witches. That’s been the fate of ordinary women with extraordinary voices – women like singer/songwriter Áine Tyrrell and comedian Mandy Nolan.
Labor’s hypocrisy on climate undimmed
Last week the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, delivered the Albanese Government's second annual Climate Change Statement, claiming major progress in emissions reduction while the numbers continue to scream that the opposite is true.
Tweed fire ants may be eradicated but more will come, says professor
An entomology professor says authorities are likely to eradicate a Red Imported Fire Ant outbreak in the Tweed Shire but the invasive species will reach the Northern Rivers again.
Ballina’s first conservation zone approved
The state’s planning department has approved Ballina’s first conservation zone, although it’s unclear how the land will stay protected given the council’s recent vote for an ‘opt-in’ policy.
Bangalow walking footballers collect win over Ballina in their first tournament
The newly formed Bangalow ‘Bluedogs’ Walking Football Group recently played its first competitive games in the invitational walking football tournament held on astroturf at the Ballina Hockey Club.
Stories about "The Living End":
Don’t Give Up Your Day Job: Scott Owen, The Living End
Legendary band member of The Living End, one of Australia’s foremost musical exports, Scott Owen can usually be seen climbing the heights of his double bass on stage during high octane live sets
CSG, The Living End and Ash Grunwald
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOklECilhNs&feature=share&list=UUd2KNtfphz8HvYzM4pwtHmg
Mandy Nolan
To date Ash Grunwald is a bloke who's made music on his own and on his own terms. But there's been a thought...
Ash G and Scott O revisited
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TbstoSXLPQ
Does that make them Crazy?
Ash Grunwald and Scott Owen from The Living End are both Byron Shire locals – Ash has been around for...
Friday’s 4 the locals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TbstoSXLPQ
Does that make them Crazy?
Ash Grunwald and Scott Owen from The Living End are both Byron Shire locals – Ash has been around for...
The ‘little’ band that grew
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIubpsOzF5k
For Danni Carr and Emilie Owen, the little band they started while their husbands were out surfing and jamming has become the band their...
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Kingscliff hosts largest triathlon since covid
Over 1,600 athletes were in Kingscliff over the weekend to participate in the largest triathlon since covid.
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Vale Pam Sonia
Very sadly, local treasure Pam Sonia passed away in Ewingsdale, last Wednesday, December 6.
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Blue-green algae ‘amber alert’ at Lake Ainsworth
As the summer heats up there has been an increase in the blue-green algae at Lake Ainsworth near Lennox Head and an ‘amber alert' has been flagged by Ballina Shire Council.
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Lismore to host National Junior Baseball competition
The biggest junior baseball competition in Australia, which is a feeder into the US World Series will be held in Lismore in May 2024.