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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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Kangkung and Ceylon spinach
Victoria Cosford
I’d never heard of kangkung until Ryan Bruin mentioned it to me. This was during our first chat...
Byron Councillors look for pay rise
Byron Shire's mayors and councillors have suffered from a ‘longstanding undervaluation’ of their work and should receive significantly more...
Byronian wanders down street
After a ten-year hiatus, iconic Byron cafe The Byronian (est. 1978) has returned with a new location, outside Woolies,...
Joel Taylor crowned parasurfer champ
Lennox Head parasurfer, Joel Taylor, has been crowned World Champion (prone division) after dominating a week of surf- ing against an international field at California’s Hunting- ton Beach.
New relaxation and recreation space for aged care residents in Kyogle
A new lounge and living area is creating a more comfortable and home-like environment for aged care residents at Kyogle Multi-Purpose Service.
Next wave of authors put pen to paper
This month, four lucky participants embarked on a five-day writing adventure, the Byron Writers Festival Residential Mentorship 2023.
Stories about "drug raids":
Four arrested in North Coast drug syndicate raids
Four people will face court following investigations by Strike Force Trevalsa into a large-scale drug supply syndicate allegedly operating on the North Coast that included raids at properties in Lismore, Chinderah and Byron Bay.
Pair arrested on drugs charges, Murwillumbah
A man and woman have been arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offences after a raid on a property in Murwillumbah yesterday.
Tweed Heads man charged with drug supply
During the search of a Tweed Heads property on Thursday police allegedly found more than 300 pills, methamphetamine, prescription medication, cannabis, drug paraphernalia and chemicals allegedly used to manufacture prohibited drugs.
Two more arrested under cover of Cloak
Richmond Local Area Command police are continuing their swoop on small-scale drug dealers in the Ballina area, which they have dubbed Strike Force Cloak.
North Lismore man charged over drugs, guns
Police allege they seized knuckle dusters and a pistol, as well as gun parts, ammunition, ecstasy and prescription drugs during a raid on a property in North Lismore yesterday.
Two charged after drug raids at Bentley, Larnook
Two men have been charged after Tactical Assault Group officers raided properties and Bentley and Larnook yesterday, seizing marijuana, ice, heroin, MDMA and ammunition.
Cops claim $2m cannabis crop netted in raid
Police claim to have seized some $2 million worth of cannabis growing at a property at Ewingar, south of Tabulam, on Thursday.
Guns, drug paraphernalia seized in Nimbin raid
A Nimbin man has been remanded in custody after police have seized drug paraphernalia, ammunition and a firearm during a raid on his home.
Man charged with possession of drugs, guns, testosterone
A man will face court over alleged drug supply and weapons charges following a vehicle stop and search warrant at Grafton on Monday
Hemp Embassy takes aim at police cannabis claims
A north coast police operation to ‘seize and destroy’ cannabis plats has just wrapped up for another year, with police reporting the Tweed Byron area as having fewer crops discovered than the surrounding areas.
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Youth wellness app launched 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
Mandy Nolan - 0
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.
