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Splendour 2024 cancelled
It's offical, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.
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Youth crime increase across Ballina, Tweed and Byron needs community engagement
Ballina has seen two meetings this month on the increase of youth crime and there has also been increasing reports of youth crime in some areas of the Tweed and Byron Shires.
Wild dog breeding season can increase attacks on domestic dogs
Local Land Services are reminding landowners to be aware of wild dogs as they have received five reports of domestic dogs being attacked and killed by wild dogs in the last two months.
Community grants on offer
Ingrained Foundation is running its fifth annual grants program, with a funding pool of $150,000.
Hiatus Beers
Launched to market in July 2022, Hiatus Beers is all about brewing crisp, refreshing, full-flavoured, non-alcoholic beer. The founders...
Democracy on the ropes?
The ancient idea of democracy is under threat around the world. Today, there are only 63 democracies compared to 74 autocracies, and many of these democracies are highly problematic.
Zoom meeting
Just to clarify the report that Michael Lyon now declares ‘no’ to developing Ann St and New City Road....
Stories about "Water Safety":
Increased water testing in Rocky Creek Dam following bushfires
The impact of the bushfires on local water supplies has led to Rous County Council developing a targeted raw water sampling program in consultation with NSW Health and industry experts to identify potential contaminants.
SCU scientists make worrying discovery about fire-scorched earth
Updated: Scientists from Southern Cross University have made a startling discovery about the lethal threat of soils scorched by bushfires that could increase cancer risks.
44 drownings on NSW coast in one year
More than a third (34 per cent) of the drownings happened when people were trying to swim but 18% were due to rock-fishing accidents.
Heatwave puts lifesavers on high alert
Four people have lost their lives in the last week on the NSW coast and Surf Life Saving NSW are reminding people using all waterways to be on high alert over the coming days while heatwave conditions are coinciding with Christmas holidays.
Be boat safe over Easter and Anzac Day
Marine Rescue NSW has urged boaters taking an extended break over the coming Easter and Anzac Day long weekends to make safety on the water their priority.
Byron Echo
We just love him!
If you’re over 50 you might not be a fan of Tom Jones, but you can bet your mum is. If you’re under 40 you might not even know who he is, but your grandmother probably wet her pants at the mere mention of his name.
Byron Echo
Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod
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If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit.
Local News
Save Wallum finalist in NSW 2024 environment awards
The Save Wallum campaign has been named as a finalist in the Nature Conservation Council of NSW Environment Awards 2024. The award ceremony will be held in Sydney tonight, and Save Wallum spokesperson and ecologist James Barrie will be attending with Tegan Kitt, another founding member of the group.
National News
New report highlights gaps in rural and remote health
The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report has just been released. Presenting the latest data on the health of rural and remote Australians and evidence on service gaps, it identifies issues in urgent need of attention from service providers, funders, partners and policy makers.