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Science in the Pub, Lismore, 16 July

An engaging and informative Science in the Pub event is planned on Thursday, 16 July, from 5pm at Two Mates Brewing, South Lismore.

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Lismore shops enchanted for Lantern Parade

Winners of Lismore’s Enchanted Windows comp have been announced, with The Two Ravens taking top spot. The comp is part of the city's Lantern Parade, to be held this Saturday, 20 June.

Six dwellings proposed on flood-prone Mullum block

Six units are proposed at the eastern end of New City Road, Mullumbimby, on a site that was inundated during the 2022 floods. Submitted by Duncan Band's Kollective, Development Application (DA) 10.2026.269.1 at 73 New City Road is on public exhibition with Byron Shire Council, and sits within the Shire's flood planning area.

Lismore Council spruiks 150 projects since 2022 floods

A milestone of 150 projects has been reached since the 2022 disasters, says Lismore City Council.

Byron Council budget up for discussion as rates rise looms

There is a potential 30 per cent or more rate rise in the wind for Byron Shire ratepayers by 2030. What’s needed is clear and concise budget documentation, accessible to your average ratepayer. It would seem the least Byron Shire Council (BSC) could provide in accordance with commitments to inform the community.

The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.

Stories about "waste management":

More than 50 Return and Earn recycling baskets for Byron

Baskets for cans and bottles are being attached to public bins in key spots across the Byron Shire as part of a boost to the NSW Return and Earn recycling program.

Tweed’s fatbergs: 3 tonnes of gunk per week

Fatbergs of waste are costing ratepayers in the Tweed Shire, with council staff saying crews remove around 156 tonnes of rubbish and gunk from the wastewater network every year. 

Let’s rummage through how our rubbish is managed!

Waste management is a core business for councils, and late last year, a question to Council’s top brass revealed much around how our local waste is managed.

Binned batteries blamed for multiple truck fires

Incorrectly disposed-of batteries were likely to blame for three garbage truck loads catching fire in the Tweed Shire in the past six weeks, council staff said last week.

Lismore’s new Volvo biodiesel-capable garbo trucks

The Lismore City Council has announced eight new Volvo garbage collection trucks due to join its fleet from September this year at a cost of $5 million.

Climate Change Policy at the forefront of Ballina Shire Council

Tweed Shire Council is committed to a sustainable future and working with the community to protect the region’s internationally significant environment. 

Ballina Shire to reduce plastic litter by 30% by 2025

The Ballina Shire has less than eighteen months to reduce its plastic litter by nearly a third under a new target adopted by councillors last month.

Ballina council keen to tackle illegal dumping, littering

A new draft strategy targeting littering and illegal dumping of waste in the Ballina Shire is on display for public feedback until the end of the month.

Ballina council to kick-start waste reduction policies and projects

The Ballina Shire Council has voted unanimously to adopt a newly drafted policy aimed at waste reduction.

Ballina council staff call for waste reduction project funding

Ballina Shire Council staff have drafted a new policy allowing for the funding of new projects tackling waste reduction in the shire.

Six dwellings proposed on flood-prone Mullum block

Six units are proposed at the eastern end of New City Road, Mullumbimby, on a site that was inundated during the 2022 floods. Submitted by Duncan Band's Kollective, Development Application (DA) 10.2026.269.1 at 73 New City Road is on public exhibition with Byron Shire Council, and sits within the Shire's flood planning area.

Mullum Scout Hall fire overnight

At 1.45am this morning the NSW Fire and Rescue Mullumbimby Station 388 Sans and Brunswick Station 240 were called to a fire at the Mullumbimby Scout Hall.

Expansion on farmland around Tweed Valley Hospital opposed

Residents are holding firm against a proposal to develop State Significant Farmland (SSF) near the Tweed Valley Hospital at Cudgen, after the Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP) held a public meeting on Friday 19 June around the Planning Proposal for Cudgen Connection (PP-2023-2669-Cudgen Connection).

E-bikes destroyed by police in Tweed

Thirty-five e-bikes that were seized during police operations near Tweed Heads have been destroyed, say police.