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Greens urged to back pathway to end native forest logging

Some of NSW’s most respected and long-standing forest campaigners and scientists have today urged the Greens not to support the Nationals' attempt to disallow the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) method.

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It’s Scam Awareness Week

Quick thinking and strong scams awareness from a bank branch manager has prevented a woman from losing almost $10,000 to an impersonation scam.

Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

Imagine Northern Rivers says Mullumbimby is the only community across the region to rank new models of governance and decision-making as the number one element of its preferred future, and last week locals gathered to work out how to make it real.

Rally against changes to RDT laws at Queensland Parliament House

The Legalise Cannabis Queensland Party (LCQ) and its members are up in arms about the proposed changes to Roadside Drug Testing (RDT) that are destined to pass into law by a majority LNP government.

Lower the age

It was pleasing to see smart young people around the county coming out recently to protest idiotic political leaders...

Local Land Services

Are people aware that NSW is the only state to tax farmers for Local Land Services? Other states must...

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Turn and Face the Change

‘Changes’ – It’s my favourite Bowie song. How do we change? And I don’t just mean personally. I mean as a large community of humans. As a species? Because we have to change. Now.

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Community gathers as Wallum verdict nears

With the campaign to Save Wallum approaching the three-year mark, Saturday’s powerful community gathering clearly demonstrated that the determination of the local community and Bayside residents to protect this land is not waning.

Wallum campaign at critical crossroads

The Northern Rivers community is being called back to Wallum this Saturday, 8 August, at 12 noon for the opportunity to stand together at the Brunswick Heads site at the end of Omega Circuit, Bayside.

Locals say public road should remain public access at Bayside, Brunswick

Byron Shire Council is currently seeking community feedback on the closure of part of 35 Bayside Way, Brunswick Heads – a former Crown road...

Aboriginal protection sought for Wallum development site

An application to protect the Wallum development site at 15 Torakina Road, Brunswick Heads has been submitted under the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (Cth) (ATSIHP Act) by Minyungbul Mulanjali woman Ms Arabella Douglas of the Bundjalung Nation.

Wallum fashion fundraiser extravaganza

Mullumbimby is set to host the inaugural Wallum Extravaganza, a vibrant community celebration and fundraiser.

Time for Council to take action to save Wallum

In 2012 the creek that runs through the centre of the proposed Wallum Estate development at Bayside Brunswick was acknowledged by the developers, Codlea Pty Ltd, as a ‘Natural Watercourse under the NSW classification scheme’.

Save Wallum court battle enters final stage

The community-led effort to protect a rare and endangered habitat in Brunswick Heads from urban development is now in the final stages, with final submissions now delivered by both sides in the Federal Court of Australia.

Wallum protector fined as stop-work continues

Wallum protector, Maria Lloyd, faced Byron Bay Local Court last Tuesday following an incident in June last year at the contested 126-housing unit urban development in Bayside, Brunswick Heads.

Wallum protest blockade packed down

The Federal Court of Australia has amended the dates of the highly anticipated hearing of Save Wallum Incorporated v Clarence Property Corporation Limited, to 21-28 February 2025.

Mullum ‘trash and treasure’ supports Wallum

Mullumbimby showground will host a ‘trash and treasure’ market this Sunday, October 20 from 8am to 1pm.

Ballina Council makes decision on Ross Lane

With the absence of all four of its progressive councillors for various reasons, Ballina Council pushed ahead with its agenda at yesterday's monthly meeting, including a decision which is likely to close Ross Lane for months while the road is upgraded.

Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

Imagine Northern Rivers says Mullumbimby is the only community across the region to rank new models of governance and decision-making as the number one element of its preferred future, and last week locals gathered to work out how to make it real.

Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a local missing man.

Katie Milne responds to Tweed’s draft housing and employment strategy

The former mayor of Tweed Shire Council, Kate Milne, has shared her submission to Tweed's Draft Growth Management Housing & Employment Strategy.