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March 28, 2024

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Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.

Other News

Mullum and Byron locals lock on at Ewingar State Forest

Byron Bay and Mullumbimby locals Emma Briggs and Bassi Brown locked onto machinery at Ewingar State Forest, in the Upper Clarence area, yesterday as they called for an end to native forest logging. 

Iconic Lennox beach shed upgraded –  not demolished

Lennox Park and the shelter shed has now been upgraded and reopened.

UK court seeks assurances from US over Julian Assange

The UK High Court of Justice has released a 66 page judgement seeking more information from the United States relating to Australian citizen Julian Assange, which it says it needs before deciding whether to grant the WikiLeaks founder leave to appeal his extradition.

Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod

If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit. 

‘Smooth stroking’ Rainbow Dragons earn trophies

Rainbow Dragons (Lennox Head Ballina) won three trophies and had a fantastic weekend of fun, fitness and friendship at Grafton Dragon Boat Club’s regatta earlier in March.

Dynamic, rustic yet polished

Animal Ventura is the brainchild of Byron Bay-based singer-songwriter Fernando Aragones. Growing up playing punk and reggae in noisy garage bands in Southern Brazil, Aragones ventured to Australia where the eclectic sounds of the Sydney music scene beckoned.

Man’s, woman’s, child’s, grandparents’, everyone’s best friend: the dog. We love them but they love us more!

Here’s a few to brighten your day.

Charlie Wuff

Lovebug
(Bug, Buggles, Bugstar, Bugaboo, Bugalicious, Buggy, Bugbug, Gorgeous Girl, Goodest Dog, Princess, Bestest Dog)
It’s a wonder she knows her name at all…

Nero (Nee Nees)

Poppy (or little devil – The Poppinator) Kiki and Koda

First Dog (on the Moon)

Bickie

Brodie

Billie

Candy

Poppy and Starr

Bowie

Ziggy

Shady

Merlin

Lily

Midnight

Pixie

Pippy

Love

Gavin, Wally and Princess Audrey

Jon Snow – (born deaf, but knows some signs)

Clover

Skye

China

Sea Dog La La

Mindy

Bentley and his piggy friend Cosmo

Jaxxie

Some K9s waiting for us across the Rainbow Bridge

Winston

Wally

Gypsy Le Fay (nee Gypsy Nyx)

and last but not least…

Ravioli and his grandmother.

You’re welcome!


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Making Lismore Showground accessible to everyone

The Lismore Showground isn’t just a critical local community asset that plays host to a number of major events each year, but has also been used as an evacuation centre during past natural disasters in the region. 

Iconic Lennox beach shed upgraded –  not demolished

Lennox Park and the shelter shed has now been upgraded and reopened.

Govt cost-shifting ‘erodes financially sustainable local government’

Byron Shire Council looks set to add its voice to the growing chorus calling on the state government to stop shifting responsibilities and costs onto local government.