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NSW flicks the switch to turn on massive battery

One of the world’s most powerful batteries, the Waratah Super Battery, is now fully operational and helping to deliver reliable energy to NSW homes and businesses.
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Measles alert after infectious traveller visits Northern Rivers locations

Health authorities have issued a measles alert after a confirmed case visited eight locations across Byron, Ballina and Pottsville while infectious.
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What’s wrong with this picture?

Anthony Albanese’s recent performance on the world stage in New York was a breathtaking piece of rhetorical acrobatics.
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Byron takes top spots in Sydney’s U16 Bridge to Beach

Three young surf lifesavers from Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club (BBSLSC) have produced an outstanding result on Sydney Harbour,...
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Coercive control incidents rise across Northern Rivers

Recorded incidents of coercive control have increased across the Northern Rivers in the second year of NSW’s new coercive control laws, with 30 incidents recorded in the Richmond-Tweed region since the offence came into effect.
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Trump corruption

The swamp of corruption surrounding the Trump administration makes its predecessor’s shenanigans in Ukraine look like amateur hour. Trump’s...
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Community rallies in support of Bangalow Bowlo

Over 1,000 people rallied on Saturday in support of the Bangalow Bowlo and returning it to community hands, 11 months after Norths Collective closed the Bowlo.
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Stories about "tree planting":

Upgrade to deliver safer road and new native trees

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Tweed Shire Council says Old Lismore Road will be upgraded to improve safety and restore local rainforest habitat.
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Room to roam for Byron’s famous koalas

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Some of Byron Bay’s most photographed residents are getting a little more room to move, with more than 2,000 trees planted to create new habitat for koalas living around The Pass.
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Lennox headland tree planting day this Friday

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Ballina Shire Council, GeoLINK and Rous Council are inviting the community to roll up their sleeves and help restore the iconic Lennox Headland, at the 21st Lennox Head Community Tree Planting Day on Friday 5 June.
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Community to plant 1,000 trees for National Tree Day

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Tweed residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and make a lasting environmental impact at Tweed Shire Council's annual National Tree Day community planting event on Sunday 27 July.
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Bangalow Koalas celebrates over 450,000 trees planted across Northern Rivers

Local News The Echo - 3
Bangalow Koalas is proud to announce a community tree planting on Friday 30 May at East Coraki, as part of their ambitious '500,000 Reasons for Hope' project.
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Sad tale of Swan Bay after yet another flood

Articles & Columns Steve Posselt - 1
Our property lies on the floodplain at Swan Bay. Over 30 hectares (75 acres) of trees were planted in July last year. This was a WWF and Carbon Friendly project with some of the planted species being for koala habitat.
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400,000th tree planted as part of 500,000 Reasons for Hope Project

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This week, Bangalow Koalas reached a remarkable milestone. They have planted their 400,000th tree since 2019. That equates to roughly 360 hectares across six shires in the Northern Rivers of NSW.
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A pivotal moment in a commitment to environmental stewardship

Sustainability Eve Jeffery - 1
Richmond Valley Council adopted its first Sustainable Communities Strategy in March 2023, marking a pivotal moment in Council’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
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Climate Change Policy at the forefront of Ballina Shire Council

Sustainability Eve Jeffery - 1
Tweed Shire Council is committed to a sustainable future and working with the community to protect the region’s internationally significant environment. 
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Lennox Head tree planting day success

Local News The Echo - 0
This year celebrated the 19th year of the annual Lennox Head tree planting day along the iconic Lennox Headland that took place on May 10. 
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Ballina debates dog parks and net zero

David Lowe - 0
September's meeting opened with a minute's silence for much-loved community member and Lennox Head restaurant owner Blake Rogers, who lost his life last week.
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Upgrade to deliver safer road and new native trees

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Tweed Shire Council says Old Lismore Road will be upgraded to improve safety and restore local rainforest habitat.
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National News

360 charges laid, 102 weapons seized

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Police have charged more 150 people with more than 360 alleged offences following a two-day blitz across the state last week.
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Articles & Columns

What’s wrong with this picture?

David Lowe - 0
Anthony Albanese’s recent performance on the world stage in New York was a breathtaking piece of rhetorical acrobatics.
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