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Sweet and sour doughnuts
Victoria Cosford
‘It’s probably a good thing I don’t have a sweet tooth,’ says Megan.
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Keeping watch on Tyalgum Road
Residents keen to stay up to date on the status of the temporary track at Tyalgum Road – particularly during significant rain events – are urged to sign up to a new SMS alert system launched by Tweed Shire Council.
Foodie road-trip paradise: Harvest Food Trail
Calling all food and farm enthusiasts, the iconic Harvest Food Trail is happening soon, over four days from May...
Cape Byron Distillery release world-first macadamia cask whisky
S Haslam
The parents of Cape Byron Distillery CEO Eddie Brook established the original macadamia farm that you can see...
Funds sought to complete clubhouse
Byron Bay Football Club may finally get the funds to complete its new clubhouse, with Byron councillors to consider loaning the club $200,000 at this week’s meeting.
Ballina Greens announce ticket for 2024
Aiming to build on their two existing councillors, the Ballina Greens have announced their team of candidates for the upcoming Ballina Shire Council elections, set for 14 September this year.
Paul Watson has his say on Sea Shepherd ousting
Regarding your article concerning the split in Sea Shepherd. I established Sea Shepherd as a global movement, not as an organisation, controlled by a few men. It was a democratic association of independent national entities
Stories about "Richmond Local Area Command":
Teen evading police arrested with ice, grass in Lismore
Lismore police have arrested a teenager on drug offences overnight after the car in which she was travelling tried to evade them.
More than $10,000 cash, drugs seized by police
Drugs and cash worth over $10,000 seized by Richmond Local Area Command in two separate incidents yesterday. Cocaine, MDMA and cannabis as well as unidentified powder and crystal were part of the haul.
Three fined after trying to scale Lismore Christmas tree
Lismore Police are warning late night revellers to stay clear of the recycled Christmas tree in Lismore CBD after three people were fined over the weekend for trying to climb it after they had been drinking.
Driver arrested 8.5 times over limit in Kyogle
A man police pulled over for driving on the wrong side of the road in Kyogle on Saturday night was not only driving a stolen vehicle unlicensed but also way over the limit.
Lismore man charged with robbing ‘shop up the road’
A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly staging an armed robbery yesterday in a store up the road from where he lived in East Lismore.
Two more arrested under cover of Cloak
Richmond Local Area Command police are continuing their swoop on small-scale drug dealers in the Ballina area, which they have dubbed Strike Force Cloak.
Policeman abseils down cliff to retrieve dog
On Saturday police were called out to an unusual rescue after a dog fell over the cliff at Pat Morton Lookout, Lennox Head, onto an inaccessible rock ledge.
Two men charged, property seized in raid near Lismore
Police have charged two men over a large amount of property seized yesterday, following investigations into break and enters in Ballina and Alstonville.
Man charged following raid near Lismore
A 32-year-old man was arrested near Lismore yesterday afternoon after police found a large amount of property at his home in Monaltrie, including power and gardening tools, a television and other items.
Body found in Goonellabah bushland identified
A report is being prepared for the Coroner concerning the death of a 39-year-old Rachel Johnston, whose body was found in bushland off Ballina Road on November 9.
Byron Echo
Foodie road-trip paradise: Harvest Food Trail
Calling all food and farm enthusiasts, the iconic Harvest Food Trail is happening soon, over four days from May 2-5. It’s your chance to...
Byron Echo
Buzz Byron Bay, brewing unforgettable moments with a tuk-tuk twist
In the charming coastal haven of Byron Bay, where laid-back vibes meet bespoke experiences, there’s a new buzz in town – literally. Enter Buzz...
Byron Echo
Cape Byron Distillery release world-first macadamia cask whisky
S Haslam
The parents of Cape Byron Distillery CEO Eddie Brook established the original macadamia farm that you can see from the distillery at St...
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Heart and Song Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra with soprano, Gaynor Morgan
Join us for an enchanting afternoon as Byron Music Society proudly presents ‘Heart and Song.’ Prepare to be immersed in a program meticulously crafted by the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra, showcasing a world premiere composition. Well-known soprano, Gaynor Morgan, will be premiering a setting of poems by Seamus Heaney and Robert Graves, skilfully arranged for soprano, harp, cello and string orchestra by prominent Northern Rivers musician Nicholas Routley.
