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Casino Suspension Bridge opens

Minister For Small Business, Recovery and North Coast Janelle Saffin joined Mayor Robert Mustow and Member for Page Kevin Hogan to officially opening the Casino Suspension Bridge today (Saturday).

Other News

Highwayman’s Winter Whisky Feast

Highwayman’s Dan Woolley has been working with whisky for over 20 years, and started to fill his own barrels...

Mullum Scout Hall fire overnight

At 1.45am this morning the NSW Fire and Rescue Mullumbimby Station 388 Sans and Brunswick Station 240 were called to a fire at the Mullumbimby Scout Hall.

Putting their money where their mouth and conscience is

Climate action group Rising Tide say they will disrupt business at Tweed City ANZ today, as local long-term customers withdraw their life savings from the bank.

Discursion on ‘reserve’

Reserve is a word with many meanings. What is the Reserve Bank of Australia? Does it have a ‘reserve’? Reserve...

Planets and weather align for Cape Byron Steiner Winter Solstice success

Last Thursday, in the days before the Winter Solstice, and after weeks of on and off rain that had more than a few parents nervously eyeing weather apps, Cape Byron Steiner School's annual Winter Festival went ahead.

Could you be a better councillor?

I had the opportunity to speak to the NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA) last month. One of the matters I brought up was the proposed 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby development. It was clear that the only ‘community feedback’ they would be listening to supported housing development on that site.

U3A singers during the 2024 Festive Season. Photo https://www.facebook.com/LismoreU3A

The University of the Third Age (U3A) in Lismore is highlighting the fact that they have a wide range of courses and activities available and are holding an open day on Wednesday, January 22 for locals to take a look at what is on offer.

‘Come to our open day where you can meet all our tutors,’ said committee member Margaret Bruce.

‘This year it will be held at the Goonellabah Sports Club on Oliver Avenue from 10am to 1pm.

‘This U3A offers many interesting courses to keep both the brain and body active. From genealogy to Qi gong, book clubs, history, science and singing; with over 30 courses in all.

‘You may have some special talents and would like to lead a course of your choice?’ she said.

‘During the open day U3A singers will entertain everyone with our La Fontanella Recorder Ensemble.

‘Lismore’s U3A is open to returning members, new members, or the public.

‘We would love to see you there,’ said Margaret.

‘There will be facilities for you to enrol on the day. For new members the cost for the year is $65 which includes a badge or $60 for returning members. It will entitle you to join any classes for the whole of 2025. The Lismore and Ballina/Byron U3Aa have reciprocal memberships and can be included in each other’s courses.’

Find more information about Lismore U3A on their website at: u3alismore.com.au or call Lismore’s U3A secretary, Pat on 6622 7408.



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Byron’s Winter Whales raise $43,000

The Byron Bay Winter Whales (BBWW) took to the ocean for the 39th time this year on the first Sunday of May and raised $43,000 for local organisations and charities.

When it comes to real estate, everyone can use an advocate

With 45 years combined experience across both sales and property management, husband and wife team Mark and Michelle Errichiello have recently moved to the Northern Rivers and teamed up with Byron Property Search to provide advocacy services for people looking to buy or sell across the region.

Savour The Tweed returns, 22 October

Food and drink event, Savour The Tweed, returns to excite tastebuds this spring, from Wednesday 22 October to Sunday 26 October.

Conservationists welcome carbon credit scheme to protect forests

Today’s release of the government’s proposed Improved Native Forest Method, which allows governments to claim carbon credits in return for stopping logging has been welcomed by the North East Forest Alliance and North Coast Environment Council as "providing a way to end native forest logging on public land".