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New wave of antisocial behaviour hits SGB
Drug use, fights, vandalism, destruction of property, and violent intimidation of locals sitting in their homes.
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Explosive
According to many sources, at least 25,000 tonnes of explosives, and counting, have been dropped on the besieged refugee...
Byron Council dependent on government grants for survival, audit shows
Byron Council continues to rely heavily on State and Federal Government grants for its financial sustainability, a financial audit has shown.
Local Pararoo ready for the World Cup
Local Benny Roche played with the Australian Pararoos in the recent Asia-Oceania Championships in Melbourne, and has helped the...
Ballina balloon ban exception to be considered
Ballina Shire’s balloon ban is to again be debated by councillors, less than a year after coming into effect, thanks to a motion from Independent Councillor Rod Bruem.
The secret love life of the echidna
How do echidnas make love? Carefully… of course!
Editorial– Byron Council’s $250k deficit
Among the many pressing issues on the agenda are budget adjustments, which are proposed by James Brickley, Council’s Manager Finance.
Stories about "Cudgen Creek":
From cool towns to swimmer safety and ageism – there’s plenty on for Tweed Council today
Locals say Cudgen Creek is being ‘loved to death’, putting people at risk. Councillor James Owen will bring the issue to today's Tweed Council meeting while Cr Dr Nola Firth will be looking at the importance of cool towns and ageism.
Cudgen Creek and headland being ‘loved to death’ – but can anything be done?
At this afternoon’s Tweed Shire Council meeting Councillor James Owen is proposing that the ‘the Cudgen Creek Masterplan be prioritised’ as the area is being ‘loved to death’ by both locals and visitors. However, council staff have not supported the notice of motion.
Tweed Coast rock walls reinforced
As beachfront rock walls dominate headlines in Byron and Ballina shires, the state government is reinforcing the Cudgen Creek mouth training walls on the Tweed Coast with 150 tonnes of armour rock.
Cudgen Creek sewage spill cleared
More than 20,000 litres of raw sewage spilled into Cudgen Creek earlier this week but quick action by nearby residents and Tweed Shire Council staff prevented an even larger spill.
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Youth wellness app launching Nov 30
A free wellbeing app for young people, developed by young local Indigenous people on the Northern Rivers, is being launched this Thursday, November 30 at the M-Arts in Murwillumbah from 5pm.
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Mandy Nolans Soapbox: Climate is About People
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What scares you more? The impact of warming by 1.5 degrees that results in drought, famine, heat stress, species die-off, loss of entire ecosystems and habitable land and 100 million people being thrown into poverty? Or a hundred or so activists in a kayak?
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Turning eight at the Nudge
Saturday is the day for you to arrive early and stay late! Cunning Stunts’ Nudge Nudge Wink Wink: The Ultimate Party with a Conscience is turning 8!
Eight performances will dazzle on this date, filled with bangers all day long for you to dance and gyrate to fromt their magical birthday line up – we can’t wait! Guest DJs: Iain Yes, James Scott, Rahel, Lady S, and Miss L, join the awesome resident DJs, Lord Sut and Dale Stephen + live performances by The Hoodlum Ballet, all curated for you to celebrate.
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Interview with Robyn Davidson, author of the international bestseller Tracks
Byron Writers Festival is thrilled to present Robyn Davidson, author of the international bestseller Tracks, for an intimate conversation with Zacharey Jane about her memoir Unfinished Woman.
