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Will NSW Forestry Corporation be investigated for changing data on native logging? 

The NSW Forestry Corporation has retrospectively slashed timber yields by 28 per cent according to the NEFA calling into question the viability of NSW’s native logging forestry industry

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A musical journey across two decades

With a career spanning over two decades and hailing from the vibrant music scenes of Europe and the UK,...

Interview with Steve Banks and Rick Fenn from the Sidemen

Steve Banks and the fabulous Sidemen are returning to the Brunswick Picture House with a spotlight on Rick Fenn,...

Alarm raised over possible Varroa mite infestation

Tyagarah residents are alarmed at what they believe to be Varroa mite infested hives in the nature reserve.

Crossbench and community sector leaders urge parliament to raise income support

Parliamentarians, including many members of the crossbench, have joined community sector leaders in calling on the parliament to raise the rate of income support.

Stories about "Tropical Cyclone Debbie":

Are you affected by flooding in the north of Byron Shire?

In 2017 the region was devastated by the impact of Ex-Cyclone Debbie with homes, livelihoods and lives being lost. The draft North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Plan is on exhibition and your feedback is vital.

Is Byron Shire ready for another big flood?

Cyclone Debbie devastated much of north Byron Shire in March/ April 2017, and was possibly the biggest flood ever recorded for the area. So where are Council at when it comes to preparing for the next flood? 

Tweed Shire Council recognised for its leadership

Tweed Shire Council has been recognised for its leadership in responding to the 2017 March flood event at the 2018 Local Government Excellence Awards in Sydney.

Affected by Cyclone Debbie? BSC wants to hear from you

Were you affected by Cyclone Debbie? If the answer is yes, then Byron Shire Council wants to hear from you.

Time for some fun as Billinudgel reflects on Cyclone Debbie

Billinudgel is inviting everyone to celebrate a year on from Cyclone Debbie as they come together to reconnect and reflect on the last year at the flood anniversary gathering this Friday, April 13 from 5 till 8pm.

Apply for disaster relief for Cyclone Debbie today

Were you affected by Cyclone Debbie? If you are eligible for the Disaster Recovery Payment or Disaster Recovery Allowance you need to get your application in by tomorrow January 19.

Tweed River victims farewelled

A mother and her two children who drowned after their car plunged into the Tweed River will be farewelled at a funeral at Tweed Heads.

Govt is yet to provide Byron Shire with disaster relief funding

With north coast MPs falling over themselves in NSW parliament to speak about the recent flood disaster last week, are they doing enough when it comes to providing financial grants to those who have lost everything?

‘Perfect storm’ heading for northern rivers

A combination of the tail of Cyclone Debbie and a cold front moving up from the Great Australian Bight has caused the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) to warn north coast residents to brace for major flooding tomorrow and into Friday.

Rally in support of trans youth this Saturday in Lismore

A Protect Trans Youth Day of Action will be taking place across Australia tomorrow with a rally for the North Coast taking place in Lismore at 11am at Pride Corner on the corner of Molesworth and Magellan streets, Lismore.

Lighthouse Beach all-abilities access to get underway

Ballina Shire Council will soon be another step closer to providing all-abilities access to one of Ballina’s main beaches, Lighthouse Beach.

Editorial – The uninformed state of NSW 

Asking a straightforward question of the NSW Labor government gets you conflicting non-responses. Yay. What fun!

Mullum SEED funded for regen food lab

Mullum SEED has received funding to work in partnership with regenerative farmers to create a transitional pathway for the local food sector.