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While nothing official has yet been introduced into parliament, the shape of the Albanese government's proposed partial ban on gambling advertising is beginning to emerge, with many saying it doesn't go far enough.
With one last chance for councillors to justify their existence before being reshuffled, Ballina's final meeting before next month's local government elections is happening tomorrow. There's a packed agenda, including a DA decision which will affect whether WardellCORE can continue at their current site of operations.
Byron Shire Mayor Michael Lyon faces the media scrum outside Tweed Heads Courthouse after the suppression order was lifted. Photo David Lowe.
Six projects, including a new First Nations writers initiative from Screenworks, will share $288,654 from the Screenrights 2024 Cultural Fund.
A packed to overflowing gallery of WardellCORE supporters was not enough to sway Ballina Shire Council in its last meeting for this term to allow the group's current range of functions to continue.
With the PM away in Tonga at the Pacific Islands Forum, and the Liberals talking about defunding signature ALP policies so wealthy people can pay less tax, Greens leader Adam Bandt took to the National Press Club stage last week to suggest a very different way of dealing with the nation's financial problems.
The consequences of regulatory failure and gas industry greed are coming home to roost in Port Kembla, with a $1 billion LNG import terminal nearing completion.
On 14 September the people of Ballina will elect nine councillors plus a mayor. Unlike some parts of NSW, where there are more councillor positions than candidates, a large field of applicants are vying for the chance to represent their diverse communities across Ballina Shire, from Newrybar in the north to Cabbage Tree Island in the south, and from Wollongbar in the west to fast-growing Lennox Head in the east.
It was all happening in Canberra last week, with the Albanese government making announcements about aged care funding, social media, hydrogen, and hate speech. Lost in the shuffle was the findings of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide, delivered to the government after three years' intensive work.
By: David Lowe
Sharon Cadwallader is poised to take on her second term as Ballina Shire Mayor after Saturday’s Election Day official vote-counting showed the independent had a clear lead.
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