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Menacing dog declaration revoked

After an emotional deputation from the owner of the dog involved, Ballina Shire Council has this morning revoked a menacing dog declaration for the kelpie Lilo, which was brought into effect following a bite in July 2022.
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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.
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Flood insurance inquiry’s North Coast hearings 

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Police have increased the charges against a woman who they allege hit a four-year-old girl on Byron Bay’s Lighthouse Road on March 19, leaving her with a broken leg.

The three new charges relate to dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm while being under the influence of drugs.

Twenty-eight-year-old New Zealander Rakau Williams pleaded not guilty to the charges in Byron Bay Local Court yesterday.

It brings to a total of 15 the number of charges police have brought against Ms Williams over the matter.

Police allege her blue Volvo hit four-hear-old Rio Sims, who was walking along the road with her parents at the time of the accident.

The impact sent Rio down an embankment, breaking her leg.

Ms Williams allegedly fled the scene before police arrived and was arrested in Byron Bay the following day.

The girl was taken to Brisbane Children’s Hospital where she underwent surgery.

Ms Williams will appear in court again in May.

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