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$1 million boost for women’s surfing announced
Surfing Australia says it's stoked to announce that the organisation has been awarded $1 million in federal funding for the 'New Wave of Female Boardriders' project. This grant, delivered over the next three years, is intended to make surfing more accessible to women and girls across the country.
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Chinny Charge
In response to Bruce Robinson‘s letter regarding the Chincogan Charge. As everyone is aware we had the Chinny Charge...
Byron Chamber wins at NR Business Awards
Congratulations to The Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce (BBCC), who have won the ‘Outstanding Local Chamber’ award at the Northern Rivers Business Awards, held over the weekend.
Laser strike incident, Gold Coast
A 73-year-old man has been charged following an alleged laser strike incident on the Gold Coast last night.
NPWS accused of ignoring process around emergency comms tower installation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are yet to reply to claims by ecologists that proper process and...
Hannah Cabinet to be fully restored
Lismore City Council is pleased to announce International Conservation Services (ICS) has been appointed to restore the iconic Hannah Cabinet, damaged in the 2022 natural disaster.
Mullum propaganda
When my otherwise peaceful, progressive mate from Mullum starts sprouting militarist, right-wing Russian propaganda that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...
Stories about "Base Hospital":
Seaton Foundation helping to save Our Kids
We can never do enough to help new people on the planet and the Seaton Foundation has generously helped locals take a leap forward to ensure their good health.
Eased parking restrictions in recognition of health care professionals
Much to the relief of workers and visitors to Lismore Base Hospital free parking in the area has been temporarily reinstated.
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Vale Philip Shine
Born in Sydney in 1952 to Ronald and Judith, Philip Shine was an Air Force brat.
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Koala empathy
For many residents in Byron Bay it is with great relief that we learn that the younger generation of Greens are on Council. Go...
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Buy and rent
Labor’s current bills (Help to Buy and Build to Rent) are being blocked by the Greens, some independents, and the Coalition because they are...
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Donors enable interest-free solar at Byron Community College
Byron Community College has a new 19.3kW rooftop solar system at the charity’s college in Mullumbimby, NSW. An interest-free loan of $14,700 – sourced entirely from donations – financed the project and was provided by national climate action charity, Citizens Own Renewable Energy Network Australia (CORENA).
