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Spring into Scavenge in Lismore this Saturday
Different, fun and rewarding are some of the words used to describe what's going to unfold in Lismore this weekend.
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Editorial – #ChooseToChallenge the patriarchy
It is easy to think we have almost achieved equality for men and women in a country like Australia – just as long as you don’t think too hard about it.
Seapeace: the late Tony Maxwell’s wetland legacy
Many curious minds have pondered the purpose of the rice paddy-like waterbodies that scallop the contour lines out into the Ewingsdale coastal plain that can be viewed from St Helena Road.
Buy and sell food app launches
Finding it too hard to purchase local produce via social media, partners Vanessa and Leisa thought there must be a better way.
New Greens team
Matthew O’Reilly
President of CABS and a proud member of the NEW Byron Greens team
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Children approached by stranger in Murwillumbah
Police say a Queensland man has been charged following two alleged child approaches in Murwillumbah today.
Nurses call for an improved aged care sector
A ‘walk with nurses’ was held in Mullum last Friday, and aimed to highlight the concern aged care nurses have around fee structures, safety issues and staff training in order to properly care for our elderly.
Stories about "traffic":
Bangalow blackspot puts school children at risk
Will action ever be taken to protect school kids getting on and off the bus on Lismore Road, Bangalow as trucks fly by at 80km/h?
Byron’s new road: the good and not so
After more than 30 years of talk, debate, disagreements, tears and political gridlock, Byron Bay has a new road to divert traffic from the CBD to the southern end of town.
Councillor pushes for Shire-wide traffic focus
Cr Alan Hunter will present a motion at this Thursday’s meeting for a ‘requirement to have all Council traffic and movement related committees adopt a policy to have one minute per kilometre average inter-village journey travel time in the Shire as a part of an overall vision’.
Major Murwillumbah road works start next week
Wollumbin Street, from Riverview Street to Byangum Road, Murwillumbah, will be reduced to one lane from Monday 1 October for drain-pipe upgrades.
Accident causes traffic snarl at Byron exit
A truck accident has caused long queues on Pacific Highway at the Byron exit.
Pacific Highway reopened at Urunga
The Pacific Highway has now reopened Urunga after the wreckage caused by a two-car accident near Newry Street has been mopped up.
Dangerous traffic at Wilsons Creek School
Sharon McGrath, Mullumbimby . I have witnessed first-hand the traffic danger posed to children, parents and staff directly outside both the Wilsons Creek Public School and the adjacent preschool.
Major traffic jam on Pacific Highway at Ewingsdale
Motorists heading home after the Easter break are advised to exercise caution and patience as they navigate a very congested highway.
Tugun tunnel reopens after police operation
Traffic has returned to normal on the M1 at the Gold Coast after the northbound lane of the Tugun tunnel was closed yesterday afternoon due to a police operation.
Byron traffic improvements
Stuart Baird, Ewingsdale. I would like to thank Byron councillors for voting to implement the improvements at Shirley Street/ Lawson Street roundabout. I think it will improve traffic flow through town, especially for locals not heading for the beach.
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Buy and sell food app launches
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Finding it too hard to purchase local produce via social media, partners Vanessa and Leisa thought there must be a better way.
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Inflatable lifejacket self-service clinic for Ballina
An inflatable lifejacket self-service clinic will be held on Friday 19 March 2021 at Fishery Creek Boat Ramp, West Ballina.
Byron Echo
Seapeace: the late Tony Maxwell’s wetland legacy
Many curious minds have pondered the purpose of the rice paddy-like waterbodies that scallop the contour lines out into the Ewingsdale coastal plain that can be viewed from St Helena Road.