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Consumer watchdog asked to investigate MasterChef ‘renewable gas’ claims
Claims that ‘renewable gas’ is making MasterChef 'greener' are under scrutiny following a complaint to the ACCC.
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Crime ‘cluster’ spikes spread across region
Local police are calling on residents to keep their doors and windows locked, including when they’re at home, in a bid to address the spike in car break-ins and thefts taking place in and around local shires.
National Service
I have to say that having been conscripted into the army in 1970 I couldn’t disagree more with Peter...
Marlivale Farm
Victoria Cosford
Mac’s face lights up as he describes the rice fields near Nimbin, home to the family-owned Marlivale Farm....
Is Kyogle Council misrepresenting changes to Private Native Forestry approvals?
The Kyogle Environment Group has challenged Kyogle Council’s presumption thatapplying for a Private Native Forestryplan from both Local Land Services and Council ‘essentially duplicates the assessment’.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: It’s a Sign
Someone is taking down signs. You know who you are. Right now, I bet you are sitting at home with a bunch of corflutes from the Byron Comedy Festival, and a bunch of other local events, feeling powerful in your sad fight against fun.
Clive Hamilton to speak in Lismore June 13
Celebrated author and professor, Clive Hamilton, will discuss the notion of how to prepare for, and manage, the challenges of a warming climate in Australia.
Stories about "Upper Coopers Creek":
Tex Perkins fronts Upper Coopers Creek trivia night
Quiz master and legendary singer/musician, Tex Perkins, will lead a night of trivia and frivolity at the annual Upper Coopers Creek P&C Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday September 16 at the Coorabell Hall.
Local News
Stone & Wood wins at Australian International Beer Awards
Stone & Wood Brewing are proud to announce a big win at the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards held last night, with the brewery’s Big Pale Ale taking home the title of Champion Australian Beer. Big Pale Ale also took out the Best Australian Pale Ale category.
Local News
Cabarita Beach powers up with new EV fast charger
The future of sustainable transport is rolling into northern NSW with the opening of a new electric vehicle fast charging station at Cabarita on the weekend.
National News
Wombat burrows provide critical shelter for other species
A new study, published in the Journal of Mammalogy, found wombat burrows help other animals by providing critical shelter for numerous species following severe wildfire, and may even be an important source of water.
National News
Hundreds of DV arrests across state
Police have charged more than 550 people during a four-day operation targeting the state’s most dangerous domestic and family violence offenders.
