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Retired local professor launches book on grief

A leading international thinker and researcher in the development of innovative sport coaching and physical education teaching has returned home to Byron Bay and is launching his first non-academic book, 'Grief and Growth', on April 4 at The Book Room in Byron. 

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What the duck!

Most days I ask myself ‘what the duck’ is happening here? How could Trump be president again if he...

Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival

Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival returns to Byron Bay in May, and this year ‘locals favourite’ pub...

Bruns-Billinudgel RSL marches on

Though recently the membership of the Brunswick Heads–Billinudgel RSL sub-Branch has grown, the numbers are still very low and if there is not a continual increase, this chapter faces closing.

Queer family visibility

Did you know that, statistically, if you’ve met a redhead, you’ve also met a trans person? Over 800 trans and gender diverse people live in the Byron Shire, which includes at least 200 children. They’re often a bit hidden though, so come on down and celebrate with them this Trans Day of Visibility!

Richmond Valley Rail Trail grand opening

The latest leg of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail opened in style on Saturday, with hundreds of two-wheeled travel enthusiasts spinning along the newly opened 13.4 kilometre section from Casino to Bentley.

Way of the dog

One of the more disappointing aspects of the decline of Byron Bay, and I have a long list, is...

Stories about "North Coast Holiday Parks (NCHP)":

Holiday Park managers push for camping around damaged protected pines

'Reflections', the rebadged North Coast Holiday Parks, is continuing with its push to allow camping under protected Coastal Cypress Pines in Brunswick Heads, this time with aid of concrete 'load cells' they claim will help distribute weight.

Erosion exposes drain in front of Byron Bay holiday park

A stormwater drainpipe leading from North Coast Holiday Park onto Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay has become exposed following high tides on Xmas eve. But Byron Shire Council says it can do nothing about it and park management has yet to outline a plan.

Brunswick Heads too precious to lose

Tamara Smith, Greens Ballina candidate . Brunswick Heads is a special place. Like so many kids, I spent my childhood swimming around the river and meeting my grandfather coming back in from fishing trips. But the plans to commercialise the foreshore reserves undermines the relaxed, family-friendly character that the town is renowned for.

Bruns Chamber ‘neutral’ over holiday parks plans

With large-scale development plans by the state government for Brunswick Heads holiday parks and reserves receiving less than positive responses, the Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce is remaining neutral.

Don’t make Brunswick Heads like Gold Coast

Philip Coppin Wilson, Miami, Qld. My wife and I have been visitors to Brunswick Heads for the past 40 years. In all that time it has been largely unspoiled, untainted by the rampant development that has ruined Byron Bay.

Bruns plans are a visionless imposition

Michele Grant, Foreshore Protection GroupIn approving the POM the newbies – minister for Crown lands Kevin Humphries and recently installed trustees, chaired by Alan Revell – have decided to ignore the Local Government Act and Council’s long-standing directive.

Page mute over govt’s plans for Bruns parks

‘A town square beheading without even letting the public bear witness,’ was how Byron Shire mayor Simon Richardson described the quiet adoption of large-scale development plans for Brunswick Heads holiday parks and reserves last week.

Holiday parks decision an insult to community: mayor

The approval of the Plans of Management for Brunswick Heads' caravan parks without any public or council notification was 'like a town square beheading without even letting the public bear witness', writes Byron Shire mayor Simon Richardson.

Brunswick holiday park plans adopted

Perhaps the biggest ever development of Brunswick Heads has been approved by the state government but the independent audit that accompanies the public submission report casts doubt on the decision.

The ‘non-road’ under threat

Patricia Warren, Brunswick Heads. From the evidence at hand, it would appear that providing unfettered access for emergency vehicles is not a consideration of any worth if it means costing a 10m setback in any POM for Massey Greene Caravan Park.

Resilient Lismore’s ‘Repair to Return’ funding

On the eve of the second anniversary of the second devastating flood in 2022, Resilient Lismore has welcomed the finalisation of its funding deed with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, which will enable the continuation of its ‘Repair to Return’ program.

Editorial – Joyous propaganda! 

The NSW Labor government marked its one year in office this week with a jubilant statement of achievements issued from Macquarie Street HQ.

Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.

Where should affordable housing go in Tweed Shire?

Should affordable and social housing in the Tweed Shire be tucked away in a few discreet corners? Perhaps it should be on the block next to where you live?