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Filming of Byron Baes begins with no indigenous consultation
Filming of the Netflix series Byron Baes has reportedly commenced without any effort made by the show's production company – Eureka Productions – to consult with local indigenous groups or the local Council.
Labor teams for Byron, Tweed but not Ballina
The Labor Party has announced teams for Byron and Tweed shire council elections in September but a Ballina councillor who is an ALP member says his ticket is staunchly independent.
Greens mayor back in the race in Tweed
The Tweed Greens have announced that current mayor Katie Milne will be standing for re-election on September 10, bringing to an end speculation over whether she would run again after serious illness forced her to take time out of the top job at Easter.
Call for council candidates to support return of rail
The Northern Rivers Railway Action Group (NRRAG) is calling on candidates in north coast council elections to announce their position on the reinstatement of the Casino to Murwillumbah rail line.
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Kingscliff’s amenity or company profit?
Kingscliff property developer Gales Holgins is seeking to increase truck movements by bringing in fill from the M1 road works rather than using fill from the development site. But Kingscliff Ratepayers and Progress Association say that the impact on residents and business is too high a cost to pay.
Local concert series organiser hit with $5,000 fine
When local musician Lisa Hunt arrived for a meeting with police last Thursday she was hoping for a somewhat friendlier reception than she had received on the last occasion.
Byron Shire Mayor, staff mute over Council court loss
Byron Mayor, Simon Richardson (Greens), is again remaining mute over questions around Council’s court loss, this time over a fencing dispute in Suffolk Park.
Car mania clogs Mullumbimby
It was a fatal error – driving half a kilometre into Mullumbimby to pick up a carton of milk. My partner drove while I conducted reconnaissance for that elusive parking spot.
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