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Housing not industrial precinct say Lismore locals

Locals from Goonellabah and Lindendale have called out the proposed Goonellabah industrial precinct at 1055A Bruxner Hwy and 245 Oliver Ave as being the wrong use of the site. 

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Coffs Harbour man charged for alleged online grooming of young girl

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Ancient brewing tradition honoured

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Try-fest for Byron Bay in local league

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Ignite your creativity at Mullum Laneways Festival

This year’s Mullum Laneways Festival, to be held on May 4 and 5, promises to be a feast for the senses, set to captivate visitors of all ages. On Sunday, May 5 everyone is encouraged to immerse themselves in the heart of the Festival, as Burringbar Street is transformed into a vibrant tapestry of music, dance, art, and more.This is a free event, funded by local sponsorship and a gala fundraising event on Saturday, May 4.

More Byron CBD height exceedance approved

Two multi-storey mixed-use developments with a combined value of $36.2 million have been approved for the centre of Byron Bay, despite both exceeding height limits for that part of the Shire.

The small riverine village of Wardell was the scene of an early morning crash that killed four people on the weekend.

Police on Saturday said three men and a woman died shortly after 5.45am Saturday when a blue Mazda BT50 ute veered off Wardell’s Back Channel Road and rolled.

Emergency services were reportedly called to the crash but police said the male driver and all three passengers died.

Investigations were continuing over the weekend with police to prepare a report for the Coroner.


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