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Blue skies for Bluesfest day 1

If yesterday at Bluesfest was anything to go by, it's going to be an incredible event and with the weather holding, (so far) the Easter weekend's future is looking bright.

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Fresh air federal funds for Northern Rivers schools in need

Eighteen schools in the Northern Rivers division of Richmond have received $25,000 each as part of the federal government’s School Upgrade Fund, Labor Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said last week.

Roller derby rocks the Cavanbah Centre

The Red Kennedys have once again dominated the Northern Rivers Revolt Roller Derby Tournament held at the Cavanbah Centre over the weekend of March 16-17.

Biz confidence up, says Business NSW

The state's peak body for business says confidence in the sector has increased but cost of living pressures continue to impact customer spending.

NORPA’s wild ride at Lismore Showgrounds

NORPA is taking audiences on an adventure outside the theatre once again, announcing it will stage its original work Wildskin in a warehouse space at the Lismore Showgrounds. A sensory, destination theatre experience, Wildskin inhabits an outrageous and unpredictable world that’s part bush-thriller, part road-trip and a whole lot of NORPA’s signature theatrical style.

Mullum pods

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

Could the future of the Richmond River be a clean and healthy one?

Imagine a drinkable, swimmable, fishable Richmond River? That is the aim of the Richmond Riverkeepers Association.

Cr Alan Hunter, Byron Shire Council

Council Staff recommend opposing the proposed changes in the Exempt
Development provisions to be considered in this week’s Council Ordinary
meeting.

The State Government Department of Planning is asking us for comment on
their proposed change to permit some further activities on farms as
development exempt from the need of Council approval.

One such industry is agritourism, which could help to strengthen rural
communities as travel continues to increase across NSW.

We know tourism is a strong industry that Byron does well, and if our
hinterland can play a part in the industry, it is sure to provide a lot of other
opportunities for everyone that lives here.

However, it isn’t difficult to understand why anyone trying to build, rebuild or
develop a business anywhere in the shire could be reluctant to spend their
time and money doing so, as evidence in our own survey’s shows they have
faced very poor, over bureaucratic, expensive, time consuming and frustrating
local government processes.

I am sure the community would like to see the former glory and respect
the farming community once had through new tourism initiatives taking the focus
off the coastal strip.

Staff don’t want to change the way they do things, but I think some change is
inevitable and if we approach it in a way that methodically eliminates or
reduces the negatives and builds on the positives so we can all win from this
opportunity to reactivate the hinterland.

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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. 

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.