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Save Wallum finalist in NSW 2024 environment awards

The Save Wallum campaign has been named as a finalist in the Nature Conservation Council of NSW Environment Awards 2024. The award ceremony will be held in Sydney tonight, and Save Wallum spokesperson and ecologist James Barrie will be attending with Tegan Kitt, another founding member of the group.

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Youth crime increase across Ballina, Tweed and Byron needs community engagement

Ballina has seen two meetings this month on the increase of youth crime and there has also been increasing reports of youth crime in some areas of the Tweed and Byron Shires. 

Casuarina cricketers too strong for Mullumbimby Brunswick in grand final

Mullumbimby Brunswick Cricket Club (MBCC) had a very successful season finishing second on the ladder at the end of the home and away season with 13 wins and 4 losses, but fell short of winning the grand final against the Casuarina Crocs.

Bay FM community radio celebrates digital upgrade

Volunteers from Byron and across the Northern Rivers celebrated nearly $100,000 worth of new studio equipment at Bay FM Community Radio station on the weekend.

Mayoral casting vote gets Lismore’s Affordable Housing Strategy over the line

At the recent Lismore City Council meeting former Mayor Vanessa Ekins and councillor Elly Bird moved the motion to introduce an Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme and submit it to the state government for a gateway determination. 

Q&A around Mullum’s CBD upgrade plans

Concept plans on exhibition aim for a palm-free, pedestrian-friendly Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby, with more shade and reduced vehicle access.

The power of the people is much stronger than the people in power

‘I feel so powerless,’ a friend said. It’s an understandable sentiment in the face of tragic situations out of our individual control, but there are things people can do to effect change, especially when we come together as a community. 

Stories about "graffiti":

23-year-old arrested for spray painting graffiti on M1

A 23-year-old was arrested for spraypainting graffiti on M1 near the Ewingsdale, Byron Bay exit at the end of last month. 

Bangalow skate park graffiti disgusting

Margot Hays, Bangalow. I would like to leave a message to the person who left the disgusting graffiti all over Bangalow  skate park. 'I am seriously...

Graffiti artists arrested in Byron Bay

Police arrested two would-be graffiti artists last week in Byron Bay. So keen were the pair to execute their art they had amassed 60 cans of spray paint between them.

Man charged over graffiti spree on north coast

A 19-year-old man has been charged over a major graffiti spree in Alstonville, Lismore and Evans Heads last month which police say caused more than $10,000 damage.

Where’s the street art in Byron?

Louise Mott, Mentone, Victoria. As a visitor to Byron Bay from Melbourne who has family in Ballina I couldn't help but notice on my most recent visit the lack of street art in the town.

Lismore tackles taggers as police catch vandals

Police are targeting graffiti vandals in Lismore following a spate of attacks on businesses in recent weeks and the council has called on the expertise of a 'graffiti buster'.

Byron mural artists draw many admirers

Renowned graffiti artists using a new line of eco-friendly spray paint came together for a joint artistic enterprise in Byron Bay over the weekend.

Reward offered to solve graffiti attacks in South Lismore

A South Lismore business owner is offering a cash reward to whoever brings this graffiti vandal ‘in by the ear’ to apologise. Garden Centre and Collectables owners David and Anna were furious to discover the tag on their recently painted wall on Saturday morning.

63-year-old man arrested over police station graffiti

A 63-year-old man will face court later this month after he allegedly spray painted graffiti on a police station at Kingscliff and attempted to escape on a toy scooter.

New report highlights gaps in rural and remote health

The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report has just been released. Presenting the latest data on the health of rural and remote Australians and evidence on service gaps, it identifies issues in urgent need of attention from service providers, funders, partners and policy makers.

UK court seeks assurances from US over Julian Assange

The UK High Court of Justice has released a 66 page judgement seeking more information from the United States relating to Australian citizen Julian Assange, which it says it needs before deciding whether to grant the WikiLeaks founder leave to appeal his extradition.

Safety and preparation saves lives on the water

A large number of boaters are expected to hit the water over the Easter long weekend and Marine Rescue NSW is reminding boaters to be prepared and log on to the Marine Rescue NSW app.

It’s a biggest little town festival! 

Supporters, performers, and volunteers gathered to launch the Mullum Laneways Festival 2024 last Friday.