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Police confirm Main Arm drug operation
NSW Police have finally confirmed what pretty much every one in Main Arm already knows – they are conducting drug operations in the north of the Shire.
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Interview with James McMillan, founder of the Byron Surf Festival
With the Byron Bay Surf Festival just days away, founder James McMillan took a few minutes to talk to Seven about the awesome things planned for the coming weekend.
Northern Rivers policeman accused of youth assault to continue facing trial
A police officer accused of assaulting a 16-year-old in Byron Bay more than three years ago is to continue facing trial this week.
Stop motion animators needed
Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced digital animators with demonstrated experience...
Ballina sludge a mixture of blue-green algae species
A reader has sent Echonetdaily some photos of what he described as 'something nasty and green coming down the Richmond River'.
A name by any other
Rod Murray, Ocean Shores
An extract from Turning the Tide, the latest Australian Marine Conservation supporter newsletter:
‘Last year the Adani...
Research takes the vegan option to a new level
A project by Flinders University will see their Centre for Marine Bioproducts Development fishing for new vegan ideas.
Stories about "arrest":
Alleged youth victim of Northern Rivers police assault testifies
The alleged victim has described what he remembers of the arrest, including its end when he was ‘thrown into a little dark box’.
Man charged following a police pursuit
Police say that on Saturday, officers observed the male driving a vehicle along Marine Parade, Kingscliff, 20kph above the speed limit, ignoring police actions to stop him.
DV assault, police pursuit and assault on police – Lismore
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Police say a man will face court today charged after allegedly leading police in a pursuit, assaulting a woman known to him with a broken bottle and attempting to run down a police officer with a car yesterday.
Two charged after man stabbed – Byron Bay
Police say two men have been charged over the stabbing of another man at Byron Bay overnight.
One arrested at 5G protest in Mullumbimby
Protests against the Telstra installation of 5G at the Post Office in Mullumbimby yesterday led to the arrest of local activist Dean Jefferys.
Swimming the Tweed to avoid arrest
Police said this morning a 39-year-old man swam across a river and ran into bushland to avoid arrest on the Northern Rivers last Friday.
Former Lismore priest charged with child sex offences
A Catholic priest has been charged following alleged historical child sex offences that took place in the Lismore Diocese in the 1980s.
Video captures motorist’s arrest in Mullumbimby
This video obtained by Echonetdaily shows how last week’s drama unfolded in the streets of Mullumbimby, after a man stopped for a licence check ended up being handcuffed and dragged from his car.
Six arrests in same Goonellabah street in one day
Six people were arrested and charged in less than 24 hours when two incidents occurred in Shearman Drive, Goonellabah yesterday.
Police search of Mullum man was illegal
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A Mullumbimby man who was cuffed and sprayed in the face with capsicum spray by police has had charges against him thrown out...
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Call to protect oceans from plastic and pollution
A new sign has been installed at Main Beach, Byron Bay, calling for increased awareness and collective action on the issue of marine debris and pollution.
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Pottsville’s controversial Men’s Shed extension to be advertised
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The controversial Men’s Shed at Black Rocks Sports Fields in Pottsville was granted the opportunity to expand its footprint 12m to the west at last week’s Tweed Shire Council meeting.
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A closer look at Byron Council’s fossil fuel investments
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Is Byron Council putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to reducing carbon emissions?
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Entertainment in the Byron Shire and beyond for the week beginning 24 February, 2021
Entertainment in the Byron Shire and beyond for the week beginning 24 February, 2021
