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Tweed Council seeks businesses to join it’s rail trail ‘Connect Program’
Paying for the maintenance and providing an engaging visitor experience for the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail is a key aspect of Tweed Shire Council’s (TSC) Connect Program.
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Byron Hinterland Seed Savers
Byron Hinterland Seed Savers are coming to Mullum Farmers Market this Friday, 22 September at 8am for a seed swap. Bring any excess seeds/cuttings you have and come and collect some free seeds and cuttings.
Options explored to save Bruns native habitat
Byron Council could seek federal government intervention in a last-ditch effort to protect a pocket of precious bushland in Brunswick Heads from development.
Tweed Council seeks businesses to join it’s rail trail ‘Connect Program’
Paying for the maintenance and providing an engaging visitor experience for the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail is a key aspect of Tweed Shire Council’s (TSC) Connect Program.
Teenager glassed outside Byron pub
NSW police say a man has been charged over the alleged glassing of a teen at Byron Bay yesterday.
Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra is a Real Gem
Season two of the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra sees performances of Classical Gems conducted by Chen Yang in two shows with concert one on Sunday, 24 September at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre and concert two on Sunday, 8 October at Bond University.
Get fire prepped – info days this weekend
The Bush Fire Danger Period has been declared, with 11 of the 32 areas beginning the danger period a month earlier than normal.
Stories about "David McBride":
Persecuted whistleblower to speak Aug 19
Afghan war crimes whistleblower, David McBride, will speak in Byron Bay on Saturday, August 19, at Marvell Hall from 6pm.
Vindictive and bad faith prosecutions?
As Bernard Collaery’s friends and supporters celebrate the dropping of the prosecution against him, it is still relevant to ask, why were Witness K and his lawyer Collaery put on trial in the first place?
Editorial – Protect our whistleblowers
It can be hard to know when to be a ‘dobber’. But there are times when the actions of others require us to take a stand.
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Facelift for Cape Byron walking track – but not everyone happy
The Cape Byron walking track that leads from Wategos Beach towards the Byron lighthouse has been given a ‘facelift’ by NSW National Parks. But not all users are happy...
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Varroa mite here to stay as NSW pivots from eradication to management of costly invasive species
The Varroa Mite ‘(Varroa destructor and Varroa jacobsoni) is a parasite of adult honey bees and honey bee brood. It weakens and kills honey...
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Cycling race in Lismore this weekend to raise money for Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Whether it is getting on the track or watching the cyclists there are plenty of ways to get on board with the Lismore 2023 – Byron Bay Cycle Club Road Race this Sunday 24, September in Lismore’s CBD.
Byron Echo
Labor’s budget falls short on flood funding: MP
Tamara Smith, Member for Ballina and NSW Greens Disaster Relief Spokesperson, has welcomed an additional $150m in funding for the Northern Rivers and Central West flood recovery in Tuesday’s NSW budget.
