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Advocates and civil society organisations call to drop the charges against Herzog protestors

In an open letter to the NSW Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Police, and Commissioner of Police, advocates and civil society organisations have called for the charges to be dropped against people protesting against the visit of the President of Israel on 9 February 2026.
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Byron’s Main Beach reopened

Byron Bay’s Main Beach was officially reopened to the public for water activities at midday today (Monday) after an earlier shark sighting.
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World-first program to restore genetic diversity to the Big Scrub rainforest

It’s been a landmark year for Big Scrub Rainforest Conservancy. After nearly a decade of research, collaboration and planning, our Science Saving Rainforests program has reached a major milestone.
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Cross-border drug charges

Detectives from the Gold Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) have charged two teenagers and New South Wales Police (NSWPOL) have charged a man following a cross-border operation targeting the trafficking and supply of illegal drugs between New South Wales and Queensland.
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Tweed Shire fisher faces court

A Tweed Shire commercial fisher pleaded guilty last week to six offences in relation to illegal fishing activity.
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Severe weather threat downgraded, but rain to persist

The threat of severe weather for Urbenville, Kyogle and surrounds is now reduced, according to the SES.
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NSW Labor govt outvoted with local govt reforms

The NSW Labor government have accused the Liberals, Nationals, Greens and Mark Latham of 'reactivating the ability for NSW councils to hold secretive private briefing sessions, undoing measures the Minns Labor Government introduced to increase transparency and public confidence in local government'.
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Stories about "Barbarian Days":

Barbarian Days: rediscovering surfing’s primal thrill

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Surfing only looks like a sport. To devotees, it is something else entirely: a beautiful addiction, a mental and physical study, a passionate way...
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Finnegan’s wake leads back to the secret garden

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Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life, by William Finnegan Review by Rusty Miller ‘Only a surfer knows the feeling’ is a major surf corporation’s one-liner. If there...
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Entertainment News

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 3 June 2026

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Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.
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The Good Life

Stout Blackout Blowout at Earth Beer

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Nestled among the rolling green hills of Cudgen, just minutes from Kingscliff on the Tweed Coast, Earth Beer Company has become one of the...
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The Good Life

Greens from The Farm are flourshing

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At the heart of a thriving market garden is timing, soil health, and a deep connection to the seasons – something Josh Dooley from...
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Interview with Pacific Avenue

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South Coast rockers, Pacific Avenue, have left an indelible mark on the music industry, their debut studio album Flowers secured a spot as a number one Australian album earning two ARIA nominations. Now, their recently released second studio album, Lovesick Sentimental, looks to be heading in the same direction.
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