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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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Bangalow health food staff fined for failing to mask-up
Anyone who cannot wear a face mask because of a disability, physical or mental health illness or condition must now carry proof of exemption.
Byron’s bioenergy facility DA
David Dixon, Byron Bay
I am concerned Council’s bioenergy project has received no external financial scrutiny and that my requests for...
I’m with you Mandy…
Dominica Coulthurst, Knockrow
I’m with you Mandy... all the way. Thanks so much for your Soapbox message last week. Always love...
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: A vulnerable freedom
To live in a caring community might sometimes come at the cost of small individual liberties – like wearing a mask in the post office for ten minutes while you complete your transaction.
To kill all Jews? No…
Subhi Awad, Mullumbimby
With respect to Wakil and Macklin (Letters, 21 July) the assertion that the Palestinian resistance wants to kill...
Local government elections postponed – again
NSW local government elections are postponed again due to the pandemic.
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Man shot by police after Cairns siege
A man was been shot by police yesterday following a siege near Cairns
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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...
Byron Echo
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.
