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Bangalow black spot secures $1.6m safety upgrade

A notorious Bangalow road safety black spot where much-loved local man Paul ‘Campo’ Campton was killed in a hit-and-run crash is set for a major upgrade after Byron Shire Council secured around $1.6 million in NSW Government funding.

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Climate change: not a hoax

Living in Byron Shire I often encounter friends who believe climate change is a hoax – a deep state...

Zomi Frankcom remembered on National Peacekeeper Day

On Monday, 14 September peackeepers from Australia and around the world were recognised at the Mullumbimby Cenotaph with particular recognition of aid worker Zomi Frankcom who was killed in Gaza by the Israel Defence Force.

Rally with Bangalow to reclaim the Bowlo

The Bangalow community are coming out in all their colour, uniforms, and fury this Saturday, 19 September from 2pm to raise their voice in protest at their treatment by Norths Collective who, they say, have not met the commitments they made to the Bangalow Bowlo, and the community, when they took over the club.

Inspiring our future – Climate 200 comes to Bangalow

With 35,000 members Australia-wide and 1,500 of those in the Northern Rivers, Climate 200 is bringing the conversation about ‘how to restore integrity to politics’ to Bangalow on Friday, 25 September at the Bangalow A&I Hall.

Mullumbimby burst into bloom

It was once again a popular events as the Byron District Orchid Society held their Annual Orchid and Plant Sale on Friday, 11 September at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. 

No traffic lights

As someone who lives on Ewingsdale Road, spends half my driving time on that road and when not driving...

Find your forever fried this Saturday at the dog adoption day at Stone & Wood Brewery in Byron. Image sipplied

Stone & Wood are teaming up with Willow Tree Sanctuary and a whole lot of friendly dogs who are looking for their forever homes this Saturday, 19 September at the tasting room in Byron Bay from 11am to 2pm.

‘We love having the hounds in the house and are always up for assisting Willow Tree with the incredible work they do for animals in our community,’ said Kurtis Day, Venue Manager at Stone & Wood.

Petcare Byron Bay will also be at the brewery, supporting Stone & Wood Dog Adoption Day with raffle prizes and gifts for dog lovers who sign up to foster or adopt.



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Missing Tweed woman’s car found in Rous River

The car belonging to missing Tweed woman Yvonne Whear has been found submerged in the Rous River, almost seven months after she disappeared.

Reece Byrnes elected new Tweed mayor

Tweed Shire has a new mayor, with councillor Reece Byrnes elected to the top job following a vote at Thursday’s council meeting.

Friendly pooches up for adoption

Stone & Wood are teaming up with Willow Tree Sanctuary and a whole lot of friendly dogs who are looking for their forever homes this Saturday, 19 September at the tasting room in Byron Bay from 11am to 2pm.

Philosotree

If a tree is planted on a dune, but there’s no social media post to announce it, did it really get planted? Karin Kolbe, Suffolk Park