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What a weekend! National Circus Fest success at Mullum
It was a big weekend of acrobatic feats at the National Circus Fest, held at the Mullum Showgrounds.
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Consideration of state significant farmland for SUGA development leaves bitter taste
One of Ballina Shire Council’s independents is continuing to argue against suggested expansions of development between the plateau villages of Alstonville and Wollongbar.
On Save the Koala Day conservationists all agree they disagree with the Minister for Environment
Ahead of today’s Save the Koala Day, NSW Minister for Environment James Griffin yesterday announced that private landholders are being supported to restore 200 hectares of koala habitat in the Northern Rivers.
Woman dies in multi-vehicle crash near Lismore
A woman has died in a multi-vehicle crash south-west of Lismore yesterday.
New digs for flood adaptation project
Mullum Cares has a new home in the Railway Shed Yard, on the corner of Prince and Ann Streets in Mullum.
Firearm and drug offence charges laid after Coraki vehicle stop
NSW Police say a man has been charged after a firearm and prohibited drugs were seized during a vehicle stop yesterday.
Police pursuit after ute and motorbike stolen
NSW Police were at Pat Smith Park in Dulguigan, after reports a motorcycle had been stolen. As they arrived two males fled the scene, one on a motorcycle and the other in an Isuzu utility. The utility failed to stop for police and a pursuit was initiated.
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Drainage works on the table for Byron Council this Thursday
Byron Greens’ councillor Duncan Dey will ask for a suite of drainage works to be done on the west side of South Golden Beach at this week’s Council planning meeting.
DA processing improvements sought
Two councillors who have penned a motion for the upcoming February 24 Council meeting are asking for public feedback around how to improve DA processing by Council staff.
Greens mayoral candidate apologises to deputy mayor over Fast Buck$ scandal
The Greens’ Byron Shire mayoral candidate says he’s drafting an apology to current deputy mayor and fellow party member Sarah Ndiaye, after publicly defending a Fast Buck$.
Dune degradation threatens turtles
Last week’s sighting of turtle tracks on Clarkes Beach prompted a few questions from concerned readers. Are sandbags on our eroding beaches a threat to nesting turtles?
Water and future growth: is a new dam the answer?
As the deadline for public responses to the Rous Future Water Project 2060 approaches, the community has been getting more organised, with lots of discussion online and a meeting of the Dunoon Dam Proposal Action Group in the Channon yesterday.
Former Byron councillor offers new team some advice
Just as the outgoing US president is offering his successor some suggestions on how to rule the country, former Byron Greens councillor Duncan Dey has a few tips for the incoming crop of (mostly new) councillors.
Byron’s uncaring councillors show true colours
Jenny Coman, Bangalow. It’s a pity that more of the large gallery present for public access at the beginning of last week’s first Byron Shire Council meeting of the year didn’t stay for at least the first item of business which was Cr Dey’s motion to reject doing business with companies that abuse human rights; he clearly had those responsible for the appalling treatment of our asylum seekers on Nauru and Manus in mind.
Byron set to write ‘blank cheque’ for Belongil rocks
Byron Shire Council today looks set to vote down a proposal to delay the construction of a ‘temporary’ rock wall at Belongil Beach, effectively waving goodbye to a $300,000 state subsidy.
Call to oppose Byron ALDI liquor licence
Byron Greens Councillor Duncan Dey will ask council on Thursday to submit an objection to the granting of a liquor licence to Byron Bay’s ALDI store.
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Lismore at the HART of helping transport needs
It is challenging enough when you need to get around to medical appointments let alone if you don’t have access to transport.
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Road access from Bilambil Heights to Tweed Heads via Scenic Drive restored
The significant washout of two sections of Scenic Drive during the devastating flood of February–March left the route inaccessible.
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$700,000 on offer to Northern Rivers charities
With the key focus areas of health, young people and social wellbeing Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has $700,000 available to not-for-profit and community groups.
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Bluesfest offers Doobies as one and three day tickets go on sale?
Bluesfest has announced that The Doobie Brothers will be bringing their 50th Anniversary Tour to the festival stage on closing night of the 2023 festival weekend.
