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Protests aim at Labor’s coal/gas project approvals
Local Federal Labor MP, Justine Elliot, has labelled those who protested at her Tweed office last week as Greens members, and claimed it was ‘just another cheap political stunt’.
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NEFA says Forestry Corp are ignoring legal protections for gliders
The North East Forest Alliance is calling on the Environment Protection Authority to issue an immediate Stop Work Order for logging in Styx River State Forest, near Armidale on the Northern Tablelands.
Summer of Harold
In a change of pace, the Uki Moon Theatre are excited to announce their first production for 2024 – the comedic trio of plays, Summer of Harold, by award-winning playwright Hilary Bell and directed by Penny Irving.
Assange’s father to speak in Mullum Wed 8 May
John Shipton, father of detained Australian Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, is to participate in a Q and A session in Mullumbimby this Wednesday evening, 8 May.
Can artificial intelligence be used for beach safety?
Is it time for a new approach to beach safety that utilises AI technology to tell locals and visitors where it’s safe to swim?
State of the Hempire revealed at Nimbin MardiGrass
The state of the Hempire in the Northern Rivers is healthy. In the last two years many changes have come about, both strategically and tactically. Celebrate this weekend at the Nimbin MardiGrass.
Public interest litigation under threat
Australia’s peak environment groups have slammed a Federal Court decision which allows mining company Santos to pursue environment groups that were not directly involved in a recent court case against them.
Stories about "Tyagarah nudist beach":
Protecting nature and naturism from prejudice in Byron Shire
A new regime of social repression is imposing itself over the Byron Shire. Supported by local conservatives, the NSW National Parks Wildlife Service is attacking diversity and a particular minority group in Byron Shire – naturists.
Byron Echo
Student HECS debt to be cut, say federal Labor
Two new major initiatives to support current and former higher education students have been announced by the federal Labor government.
Byron Echo
Are we all finked?
A old dude named Larry Fink runs a US asset management corporation called BlackRock that not many people have heard of.
National News
NEFA says Forestry Corp are ignoring legal protections for gliders
The North East Forest Alliance is calling on the Environment Protection Authority to issue an immediate Stop Work Order for logging in Styx River State Forest, near Armidale on the Northern Tablelands.
Local News
Concerns for resident with MS facing eviction from Mullum pod village
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A young man with multiple sclerosis and ongoing flood trauma is facing eviction from the Mullumbimby Pod Village, amid claims that administrators are not qualified to handle people with complex health issues.
