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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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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.
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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.
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Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a local missing man.
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Need a little free legal advice?

Lawyers from Tyndall & Co say they will provide free legal advice covering most areas of law including domestic violence, elder abuse and visa issues at their upcoming Pro Bono Cafe in Byron.
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Articles & ColumnsDr Will Tregoning, CEO of Unharm - 0

How to stop overdoses? Dr Will Tregoning has some thoughts

With International Overdose Awareness Day approaching on 31 August, NSW now has the evidence, the tools and record overdose deaths but lacks the will on permanent, community based pill testing.
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Swain on Station St

This morning at Ocean Shores Shopping Centre, a lovely lady by the name of Janet Swain was holding an...
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Ballina Council wrap for July

Local News David Lowe - 0
Marred by technical difficulties and conflict across the chamber, Ballina Shire Council's July meeting still managed to get through a large agenda.
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Two boys charged after car stolen at Wollongbar

Local News The Echo - 0
NSW Police say two teens have been charged under Operation Soteria with alleged property and traffic offences following an incident at Wollongbar.
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Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital doors open

Local News The Echo - 0
The Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital (NRWH) has opened its doors at the purpose-built site at Wollongbar to provide care, rehabilitation, and conservation support for injured, sick, and orphaned animals across the Northern Rivers.
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Tradies looking after tradies in August

Local News The Echo - 0
August is Tradies National Health Month, an event which shines a spotlight on the health and injury risks that affect tradespeople, and the benefits of safe work practices and early intervention.
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Ballina Council to auction residential lots in Wollongbar

Local News The Echo - 3
Ballina Shire Council says it will auction six residential lots in Wollongbar, offering a rare opportunity for families and investors to secure land in the area.
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Wollongbar motorists alert – change to overnight traffic conditions

Local News The Echo - 0
Changes to the overnight traffic conditions on the Bruxner Highway, Wollongbar will take place from Sunday, February 2. 
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Wollongbar to Goonellabah – your say on the Bruxner Highway

Local News The Echo - 7
Future development of the 8km road corridor from Sneaths Road at Wollongbar to Kadina Street at Goonellabah is currently under discussion and Transport for NSW are seekinng community feedback. 
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Use housing pods for key workers like police, says Ballina mayor

Local News Mia Armitage - 4
Wollongbar’s temporary emergency housing village for Northern Rivers 2022 disaster survivors would best be decommissioned and the pods used to house police instead, reelected Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader says.
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Call to keep Wollongbar pod village till end of life

Local News Aslan Shand - 5
Ballina councillor Kiri Dicker is calling on the NSW state government and the new Ballina Shire Council keep Wollongbar pod village till the end of its lifespan
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Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital to open late-spring

Local News The Echo - 0
The Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital (NRWH) aims to provide critical support to the region’s wildlife carers, hospitals, and conservation groups when it opens.
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Ballina Council makes decision on Ross Lane

David Lowe - 0
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.
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Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

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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.
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Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater

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Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a local missing man.
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Katie Milne responds to Tweed’s draft housing and employment strategy

The Echo - 0
The former mayor of Tweed Shire Council, Kate Milne, has shared her submission to Tweed's Draft Growth Management Housing & Employment Strategy.
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