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Decision on future housing options for Tweed ‘too important’, deferred to seek more info

The decision to adopt the Tweed Shire Council version two of the draft GMHS was deferred at the last Council meeting with concerns raised over the merit of some of the land that had been included in the strategy and potential property speculation. 

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Meet the Pollock family cricket champs

Three generations of the Pollock family took to the field for the Lennox Head Pirates last Saturday. Pictured are...

Third artist announcement for Bluesfest

Missy Higgins and Rodrigo y Gabriela are among the latest artists announced for the final edition of Byron Bay Bluesfest, scheduled for April 2025. International blues-rock legends George Thorogood & The Destroyers will also be on the bill, along with the return of Nahko and an exclusive performance from Melody Angel.

Man charged after allegedly threatening staff with toy gun – Ballina

A man has been charged after allegedly threatening bank employees with a toy gun in Ballina yesterday.

Call to respect the Byron Shire this holiday season

Byron Shire Council says it will be working closely with the Tweed Byron Police District, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Reflections Holidays and Crown Lands this Christmas and New Year to keep public areas safe.

Good feels for Goldfeels

Dan Kelly isn’t just a songwriter; he’s a world-builder. The multiple ARIA and AMP Award nominee’s albums arrive after years of refinement, craftwork and tinkering. The music goes far beyond anything obvious or straight ahead, to encompass the nexus of Dan’s idiosyncratic perspective, unerring gift for character portraiture and impressionistic storytelling.

Cr Dods defends claims of misleading, DA involvement pre-election

Cr Jack Dods (Independent) was a late entry to the Council elections in September, nominating his group after then mayor Michael Lyon’s team imploded after revelations of his DV charges just weeks before the election.

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Appeal to increase water extraction dismissed by LEC

The appeal by Larry Karlos against the Tweed Shire Council's refusal to modify consent conditions for his water extraction business, to both increase the...

Tweed Council moving against water extractors

Tweed Shire Council is undertaking legal proceedings and compliance actions against three companies involved in water mining in the shire, claiming all three are breaching council conditions.

Court set to decide bid to boost size of water-mine trucks

The NSW Land and Environment Court is set to decide this month whether to allow a water-extraction company at Bilambil to use 19-metre B-double trucks seven days a week to transport the water to a bottling factory in Queensland.

George’s Cottages gets funding boost from Labor

St Andrew’s Village (George’s Cottages) Byron Bay will receive $3,595,733 in taxpayer funds to redesign 40 ensuites, remedy drainage issues and external repairs, and deliver targeted care to homeless residents

Busy start to storm season for Mullumbimby SES 

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is reminding Byron Shire residents that storm season is here after a busy start to the summer months for local units. 

Teen charged over alleged break and enters – Lennox Head

A teenage boy faced court yesterday charged over several alleged property offences at Lennox Head.

Be Kind Christmas Appeal launched

Fletcher Street Cottage, part of the Byron Community Centre, has launched its Be Kind Christmas Appeal 2024 to spread kindness and hope to those in need this holiday season.