Local news, articles and more from the Byron Shire.
Disaster recovery needs to meet children’s needs: report
Children and young people living in the region’s temporary emergency pod villages have been exposed to community and domestic violence, drug-affected residents, and arguments between neighbours, a year long study has found.
Lights will always be on at Main Arm’s Kohinur Hall
After being badly damaged during the 2022 floods, the much-loved Kohinur Hall is once again starting to live up to its reputation for being the arts and cultural hub of the Main Arm community.
2022 flood doco screening March 21
In March 2022, not-for-profits Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) and Holding Hands Under Ground (HHUG) joined forces to respond to the catastrophic floods that devastated the Northern Rivers community.
Surf’s up for World Pro Adaptive Titles in Byron
Favourable conditions are expected for the World Pro-Adaptive Surfing Titles 2024, to be held at Byron Bay’s Main Beach from today.
More calls for federal intervention in Wallum estate plans
Another ecologist has added their name to the community campaign against development on environmentally sensitive land in Brunswick Heads.
Body found near Byron in search for missing man
A body believed to be that of a man reported missing last week has been found, police on the weekend said.
Wallum Q&A with Clarence Property CEO
Will digging frog ponds and installing nest boxes really make a difference to the damage that large-scale development will have on the rare and endangered Wallum heathland in Bruns?
Mullum Ex-Services Club unveils renos
After months of anticipation, Mullum Ex-Services ClubMullum Ex-Services Club says it is proud to announce the completion of an extensive $4.5 million renovation, which ‘combines modern amenities, comfort, and community spirit’.
Preview screening of The Koalas at Federal Hall this Sunday
An insight into the lives of koalas is taking place this Sunday with the preview screening of The Koalas at Federal Hall.
Editorial – Giving it a tick and flick
The rezoning of high-value agricultural land for future housing – some on floodplains – is likely to be rushed through at Thursday’s Council meeting with last-minute tinkering – see page 1.