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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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Hiatus Beers

Launched to market in July 2022, Hiatus Beers is all about brewing crisp, refreshing, full-flavoured, non-alcoholic beer.  The founders...

Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival

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

Richmond MP again called on for immediate Gaza ceasefire 

On Saturday, March 16 Northern Rivers Friends of Palestine unfurled a 20m scroll with the names of murdered children and host a ‘die-in’ action at the office of the federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot (Labor).

Urgent appeal

At last Thursday’s Byron Council meeting a long and dedicated campaign to save rail tracks and restore trains in...

What the duck!

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

Mullum pods

They look so uninviting and dismal. It would not cost a lot to change the name to ‘tiny homes’...

Gary Osbiston

The Breakers had a great pre-game warm-up and were keen for a win against the Italo stars.

Within 30 seconds the Brunswick team won the ball and mounted an attack, and with the wind behind their backs a long range shot was tried but the ball whistled past the post. For the rest of the first half the Brunswick team had numerous unsuccessful shots at goal only.

The half-time whistle was blown with the score 0–0.

The second half began and again it was the away side who were dominant and surged forward with a beautiful passing move with all three strikers, and the final pass found Ella in a great position: she fired with her left foot only to see the ball go just wide of the post. 

The coach was thinking of putting goalkeeper Zoe onto the field as she had only touched the ball a few times … but who to put in goals? He decided to not change the team – a mistake by him; as the second half came to a close the final whistle blew with final score 0–0. A

ll 12 players who travelled to Lismore had great games. It was the coach who made an error; he will not be so cautious if this happens in another game.


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Local teams feature in a big weekend of finals football across...

Preliminary rounds are played out and footballers across the Northern Rivers, in all codes, are preparing themselves for finals footy.

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Last chance to register for Lismore’s Masters Games

Today Lismore City Council Mayor Steve Krieg has encouraged people to sign up for the 12th biennial Workers Masters Games, before registrations close tonight.

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The politics of sport

As the Matildas have advanced through the World Cup, it's been an unedifying spectacle to see one politician after another turning into an enthusiastic women's football supporter, even if most of them probably couldn't explain the offside rule or pick out Caitlin Foord in a lineup a few days ago.

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Byron Bay Football Club suffers loss as footballers aim for finals

Byron Bay FC premier league team lost a home fixture against South Lismore 2–1 last Friday night under lights at the Byron Recreation Grounds. The result leaves South Lismore in third position on the ladder and bumped Byron Bay from...

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Bangalow set to challenge Byron Bay for the top spot in...

The top-of-the table clash between Byron Bay FC and Bangalow in senior football is all set for this Friday night, with both clubs riding high after wins on the weekend. The Bangalow Bluedogs senior male sides had a good day...

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Mullum Giants take a win over Casino

The Mullumbimby Giants signalled their intent last Sunday in front of a home crowd by beating the Casino Cougars 24–16. In the five-tries-to-three triumph, Thomas Sowerby and Dean Rooney both scored two for the locals, and Mason Davies went over...

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Go Thistles!

Lismore Thistles Soccer Club has launched the Thistles Acceleration Program, in the process becoming the city’s only player development academy. 

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From fashion to the field: Vale Vivienne Westwood and Pelé

Two very-loved international celebrities died on December 29 and the worlds of football and fashion are mourning their passing.

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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?