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Two deaths in Northern Rivers in previous 24 hours, 29 across the state
There were another two deaths reported in the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWHD) to 8pm 26 January with 44 people in hospital and five in ICU.
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One death and 1,219 new COVID-19 cases in Northern Rivers
In the 24 hours to 8pm 25 January there was one death and 1,219 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWHD).
$2m upgrade for Kyogle CBD
Kyogle's town centre is going to get a $2.048m facelift, local MP Kevin Hogan has announced.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Listening to the truth tellers
Colonisation and invasion didn’t just happen 250 years ago at Botany Bay, it happens every day in a country that has been stolen from the traditional owners.
Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 26 January, 2022
There's still loads of stuff on in the Byron Shire and beyond
Taxi stolen at knifepoint in Tweed Heads
An investigation is underway after a taxi driver had his cab stolen at knifepoint at Tweed Heads.
Sneaky Eats
Sandra Haslam
There are times when the fullness of living life squeezes our ability to create our own nutritious and...
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Locals in the lineup for the Bells Beach pro event
Mikey McDonagh from Lennox Head has been given a great opportunity with a berth in the Rip Curl Men’s Trials being held at Bells...
Local News
Vaccinating koalas against chlamydia
Koala chlamydia affects 60 per cent of koalas that are admitted to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and is having a significant impact on koalas in the region. The figures have continued to rise each year.
Local News
Lismore Citizen of the Year
Recognising her tireless work in helping people living with Parkison’s Disease Di Lymbury was awarded Lismore Citizen of the Year.
Byron Echo
RAT upcycling available in Mullum
Paul Bibby - 0
Most of us have been far more concerned about how to get hold of rapid antigen tests (RATs) over the past few months than what happens to the plastic testing kits after use.
Byron Echo
Bill will not prevent social media trolling: Law Council
The nation’s peak law advocay legal body, The Law Council of Australia, is calling for a nationally consistent approach to law reform as ‘the best defence against social media defamation’.
