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Man killed in car crash near Coffs Harbour
A 76-year-old man died when the car he was driving crashed about 35 kms northwest of Coffs Harbour last Friday afternoon, police said.
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Trees and birds to go in Mullum?
When I heard that the council had new plans for Burringbar Street, I was curious to see what that...
Nurses in shock as Murwillumbah surgical unit closes
Nursing staff at Murwillumbah Hospital were shocked and saddened earlier this week to find out that the surgical unit of the hospital will be closing and that they had just one week to decide what their future employment would be.
Time for change
National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Byron Shire Council (BSC) have agreed to close Tyagarah clothing-optional area on...
Action needed on affordable housing and land banking say regional city Mayors
Regional Cities NSW mayors have called on the state government to take action on the worsening housing crisis outside of Sydney as they call for affordable housing and a way to stop developers land banking.
Voices of those with memory loss to air in new Bay FM doco series
One in twelve Australians past the age of 65 are said to be living with dementia yet their stories are rarely heard.
COVID-19 pandemic has cut life expectancy globally
COVID-19 reversed earlier trends toward longer life expectancies. During the pandemic, life expectancies globally dropped by 1.6 years according to a new study published in the Lancet medical journal.
Stories about "Stills & Nash":
Wouldn’t you know we’re riding on the Graham Nash express
Eve Jeffery, filling in for Mandy Nolan, almost (maybe she did!) wet herself when she found out she was going to interview one of her all-time favourite songwriters. Here’s what happened:
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Tweed hospital and playgrounds welcomed
State Labor politicians have officially welcomed two upgraded playgrounds and a new hospital built in the Tweed Shire.
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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.
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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.
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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.