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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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NSW gambling reforms announced

The Minns government says it is delivering on a key election commitment with its latest tranche of gaming reforms, giving people and families stronger protections against gambling harm and tightening the rules concerning gambling promotion and marketing.

Big Council rates rise coming (1)

I can remember maybe five years ago when Byron Shire Council implemented a ‘one-off rates increase’ (probably not the...

Lower the age

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

Editorial – Drug-checking saves lives

No-one would tolerate killing six teenagers with methanol-laced alcohol in Australia, as occurred recently in Laos. But in Australia, you can’t check your drugs to see if they’re safe.

Who decides Byron’s future?

A recent Four Corners program provided a harrowing insight into new state planning legislation made in consultation with developers....

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.

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Woodburn’s Riverside Festival returns

The Woodburn event team say they are thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated annual Riverside Festival on September 27.

Month long Richmond RiverFest to launch in Ballina

The Richmond River has a rich history from Bundjalung lore through being one of the busiest waterways in Australia in the 19th century to...

Do not approach: man wanted on DV warrant

Police are asking the public for help finding a man wanted on outstanding arrest warrants relating to alleged domestic violence offences.

Crash near Woodburn

A man has died following a two-vehicle crash near Woodburn yesterday.

Appeal to locate wanted man – Woodburn

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a wanted man in around Lismore and Woodburn areas.

Official Ex-Cyclone Alfred recovery support still available

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) says it’s continuing to coordinate Recovery Assistance Points for community members in and near Lismore, Tweed South and Woodburn.

Lismore, Wardell, Coraki, and Woodburn MONITOR CONDITIONS 

The SES has sent out alerts for a range of areas to continue to MONITOR CONDITIONS  for flooding including Lismore, Wardell, Coraki and Woodburn. 

Still storm risk in aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) warns significant storm and flood risk are still possible for Northern NSW and is urging communities to remain vigilant.   ‘In...

Evacuate Woodburn and surrounds

The NSW SES is directing people in Woodburn and surrounds to EVACUATE BEFORE 12pm Saturday, 8 March due to moderate to major flooding. ‘You must...

Road safety beginning with pedestrians and cyclists

With the aim of improving road safety with a focus on vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists, the Mid Richmond Three Villages Cycleway project has received a financial boost.

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.