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Conciliation meeting over Broadwater floodplain development terminated
Richmond Valley Council refused a development application for a 60-lot residential development on flood-prone land on Rileys Hill Road, Broadwater, close to the Richmond River in October 2023.
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The Toad, the Whale and the Sun
Filmmaker and environmental activist Dean Jefferys will be hosting the world premiere of his epic feature documentary The Toad, the Whale and the Sun, at the Byron Community Centre on Friday, 31 May at 5pm and again at 8pm, with a panel discussion and Q+A after both screenings.
Concerns over Piggery plans
As a long-term resident of Skinners Shoot, I am writing to express my concern that the article ‘Piggery plans...
Motorcyclist flown to hospital from New Italy
At about 3pm yesterday, Tuesday 14 May, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to the Pacific Highway, New Italy following reports of a motorcyclist suffering serious leg injuries after collision with a barrier.
What’s on the Byron Council agenda for May 16?
Items before Council’s meeting on May 16 include a push by two Greens councillors to make Byron Shire beaches accessible to people with disabilities.
Coexistence
Thank you to all in the community from both sides of the conflict that have thanked me for my...
First baby born at new Tweed Valley Hospital
The new Tweed Valley Hospital opened on May 14 at Kingscliff and it saw its first baby born that day at 8.53pm.
Stories about "Casino Racecourse":
Grand opening in Casino on Saturday
Richmond Valley Council says the upgraded Casino Showground and Racecourse will be a major hub for events in regional NSW, with a focus on horse-related activities.
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Pickleball takes Alstonville by storm as new courts open
Alstonville now boasts tournament-standard pickleball courts that opened to an enthusiastic crowd and players last Saturday despite the rain.
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Is Kyogle Council misrepresenting changes to Private Native Forestry approvals?
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The Kyogle Environment Group has challenged Kyogle Council’s presumption thatapplying for a Private Native Forestryplan from both Local Land Services and Council ‘essentially duplicates the assessment’.
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Rally in Byron against Gaza war
Locals are being called to join in a rally at Byron Bay this Saturday at 2pm calling on the Australian government to take action against the deaths of Palestinians in the invasion of Gaza by Israel.
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Mullum Road upgrade
Construction is expected to commence in December to improve the flood-prone Mullumbimby Road near Uncle Tom’s corner.
