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Taqueria in Byron celebrates four years
Chupacabra Mexican restaurant in Suffolk Park is turning four this week! Through the ups and downs of the past...
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Govt considers underwriting small energy retailers after Enova’s collapse
In the wake of the collapse of local green energy retailer, Enova, the NSW government say they are considering underwriting small energy retailers who face unfair market competition from large retailers who also generate electricity.
Dry July to help you and Our House
In July 2008, three mates, Brett, Kenny and Phil, wanted to take a break from alcohol, so decided to abstain for the month of July, coining it their 'Dry July'.
Community members needed for health advisory groups
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join health advisory groups.
Bangalow clinches thriller in rugby derby against Byron Bay
Bangalow beat Byron Bay on the final bell 21–20 in front of a home crowd last Saturday after a...
Man charged following break and enter – Casino
A man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged break and enter at Casino.
The ‘Court of Public Opinion’
The corona investigative committee is moving forward. Time is needed to assimilate the proceedings of this very important investigation,...
Stories about "assistance":
COBA warns of more flood-related scams
The Customer Owned Banking Association is urging flood-affected Australians to be on the lookout for scammers posing as financial services employees, government assistance, insurers, or fundraisers that are preying on distressed individuals and leveraging interruptions to telecommunications.
Ballina evacuation centre humming
In a big change from basketball, the temporary flood evacuation centre at Ballina Indoor Sports Centre on Cherry Street was a hive of activity across the weekend as displaced residents found emergency shelter and assistance.
Financial assistance available to flood victims
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) of $1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child is available for people impacted by a flood event.
The Good Life
Celebrating 40 years of Fig Tree Restaurant
It all started with a simple dream, to convert its original farmhouse in Ewingsdale into a restaurant in which its guests could gather to...
The Good Life
Crabbes Creek Woodfired
By V. Cosford
There’s a contingent of Europeans who don’t mind travelling a considerable distance in order to stock up on Jon and Gina Hutton’s...
The Good Life
Stone & Wood’s Brewery Festival Returns
Stone & Wood are opening the gates to their Murwillumbah brewery with the return of their ‘Murbah Open Day’, on Saturday 6 August.
Welcoming the...
Byron Echo
Decades of volunteering earn prestigious NSW Sports Award
Brenda Zakaras and John Beasley from Lennox Head were two of 19 sports volunteers from a wide cross-section of sports who received a Distinguished...
