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Flood-prone land in Murwillumbah swapped for flood-free land
It has been five years in the making but the innovative land swap of flood-prone land for flood-free land in Murwillumbah is underway with a second round of ‘expressions of interest’ about to open.
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Flood-prone land in Murwillumbah swapped for flood-free land
It has been five years in the making but the innovative land swap of flood-prone land for flood-free land in Murwillumbah is underway with a second round of ‘expressions of interest’ about to open.
Committee to examine teacher shortages
The NSW Upper House’s Education Committee say they have commenced an inquiry into teacher shortages in NSW.
Honours shared in premiership football derby
Byron Bay FC were fourth placed on the Football Far North Coast premiership ladder after a 3-3 draw playing away against Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley FC in round seven of the competition.
Lismore’s latest flood fighting asset arrives
The NSW State Emergency Service’s first custom-built High Clearance Vehicle, known as a Unimog, has arrived at its new permanent home of Lismore.
Vale Bruce Kent
Bruce Kent (22.8.29–8.6.22) was one of the greatest compassionate advocates for disarmament and humanity:
• General Secretary 1980–85 CND (Campaign...
Park trouble for BARCO
A group of dog owners who met at the common shed at the Brunswick Heads Sports Fields last Sunday say they were confronted by three men with a dog who were camping at the location.
Stories about "Uncle Pete":
Crighton Campfire to raise funds for Jungala
Jungala, Uncle Pete, Pete Birch Marshall – has been dancing a long time and began dancing with the Byron Bay mob but now he needs a little help to get back on his feet.
Jungala on recovery path after amputation
From the time he learned to walk Uncle Pete's legs served him well. At first with his parents in Arnhem Land, through his teenage years travelling the country, and then when they carried him to Byron Bay in around 1985.
Local News
First Nations place-names under Ballina council spotlight
Greater efforts at reconciliation with First Nations people in the Ballina Shire when it comes to place-names is to happen after furious agreement at June’s council meeting.
Local News
Police seeking public assistance following Byron Bay assault
A serious assault in Byron Bay on Friday, 3 June, 2022 has led to police releasing further CCTV footage and another appeal for information from the public.
Byron Echo
Festival/Byron Council relations strained, motion passes
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The operations manager of the Byron Music Festival says her attempts to run the event this year were cruelled by Byron Council staff, who allegedly provided organisers with false information and spoke to them like they were ‘idiots’.
Byron Echo
Govt considers underwriting small energy retailers after Enova’s collapse
In the wake of the collapse of local green energy retailer, Enova, the NSW government say they are considering underwriting small energy retailers who face unfair market competition from large retailers who also generate electricity.
