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The announcement of a $1.6 billion Energy Savings Package in the 2023-2024 federal budget on Tuesday is a big win for those wanting to save money on running homes and businesses. But, the devil is in the detail. Board Secretary Seb Crangle had this to say on LinkedIn earlier today: “Huge news for home energy…
CO2 Drawdown Episode 2: Good Fire
Zero Emissions Byron’s ‘C02 Drawdown Stories’ is a quest to find and share Byron Shire’s most effective carbon sequestration projects and the dedicated, determined champions who are driving them. Episode 2: Good Fire Sequesters Carbon Two passionate local carbon drawdown champions, fire ecologist Dr Andy Baker and Bundjalung cultural fire practitioner Oliver Costello, encourage us…
RePlant Byron takes root
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Tracking solar uptake in the Shire – Oct 22.
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Grants for Flood Effected Landholders
Thanks to the Byron Shire Council and their Agricultural Extension Officer, Andrew Cameron for sharing this information. We are happy to share it with our networks and encourage you to share to yours. The Livestock Flood Recovery Webinar advertised below was postponed. Register to hear when it gets rescheduled. Rural Financial Counselling services -…