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Knife-wielding criminal on the loose in Byron Bay
A terrifying media release is still on the loose in Byron Bay after escaping from the computers of Council candidates Rhett Holt and Cr Alan Hunter. 'It is a frightful to wake up at three in the morning to a man blood dripping with a backpack full of knives using your shower,' the [sic] release said...
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Independent assessment needed to determine use of Alstonville aquifers
The Save Alstonville Aquifer Group have raised concerns regarding the potential impact on the aquifer of making it part...
Cherry-picked COVID-19 statistics: Were the weekend’s ‘Freedom Rallies’ based on science?
A flyer recently dropped into the letterboxes of some New South Wales residents urged people to attend the controversial ‘Freedom Rallies’ – Let’s break it down and present some context.
There’s a Byron Shire north?
Jenny Mansfield, Ocean Shores
I received a calendar via letterbox drop from Alan Hunter ‘Vote 1 for Byron Shire Council’. They...
The Block mute over its plans for Byron TV show
Plans by reality television TV show, The Block (Nine), to base an upcoming series on Sunrise Boulevard in Sunrise, Byron Bay, has upset an elderly neighbour.
Kingscliff’s new ambulance station won’t be on State Significant Farmland
Concerns over the new Kingscliff Ambulance station being placed on State Significant Farmland were raised following the announcement of funding for the new ambulance station by Health Minister Brad Hazzard earlier this month.
Open-air art walk by the river at Murwillumbah completed
The Ages of the Tweed mural that accompanies the open-air riverside art walk has now been completed.
Stories about "cocaine bust":
$2 million worth of cocaine located inside vehicle; man charged – Bangalow
A man has been charged with commercial drug supply after more than $2 million worth of cocaine was located inside a vehicle near Bangalow.
Cocaine supply arrest – Byron Bay
A man will appear in court today charged with drug offences in Byron Bay.
Pair accused of 600kg cocaine dump off NSW
Two men who dumped about $210 million worth of cocaine during a sea chase off the northern NSW coast have been arrested.
Two men charged and 2kg of cocaine seized
Two men have been charged with large commercial drug supply following an investigation in the state’s far north.
Cocaine, cannabis, steroids and weapons seized in Tweed
Police continue to make inquiries after they searched a number of properties in the Tweed Heads area on Thursday, resulting in a haul of cannabis, cocaine, steroids, prohibited weapons and cash.
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Independent assessment needed to determine use of Alstonville aquifers
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The Save Alstonville Aquifer Group have raised concerns regarding the potential impact on the aquifer of making it part of the Rous County Council...
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Dog off-leash parks coming to Tweed
Tweed Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community on off-leash dog parks at Bray Park and Banora Point.
‘The draft concept plan for John...
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Byron businesses buckle down
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The Greater Sydney lockdown has had a direct impact on local businesses who have seen a dramatic fall in customer numbers, particularly in Byron Bay.
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Cyclist dies in collision after refusing police request to stop – Casino
A cyclist has died following a collision with a vehicle after police asked him to stop.
