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New COVID-19 cases in Byron, Kyogle and Casino
Two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified on the North Coast of NSW casting doubt over Byron Shire coming out of lockdown at midnight.
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Large Wilsons Creek Community Title given green light
Plans for a 15-lot housing development in Wilsons Creek will proceed to the next stage of the planning process, without further amendment, despite the community expressing concerns around flooding and traffic safety.
62-yr-old man still missing, possibly on Northern Rivers
Sixty-two-year old mid-north coast man Richard Fogden has been missing for nearly a fortnight and is possibly on the Northern Rivers.
Nuclear Submarines – just a foot in the door
In the next few months we will hear a lot about how superior nuclear-powered submarines are. Vice Admiral Mike Noonan is even claiming superior stealth characteristics – which is simply not true. Yes, they tend to be faster. This is great if you want to go thousands of kilometres in a matter of days. But they are also much more expensive.
Equitable allocation
In properly-scrutinised vaccination rollouts it is to be expected that vaccines are used as a device to protect the...
Organic local Koala Tea
Koala Tea has won several awards over the years and has been inducted into the ACO Organic Hall of Fame.
Old Byron Hospital advisory group seeks members
Eight members for an advisory group are being sought to help shape a new ‘social impact-focused community hub’ at the Old Byron Hospital site.
Stories about "Far North Coast Rugby":
Mullumbimby Moonshiners raise reserve grade rugby union shield
The Mullumbimby Moonshiners took home the Far North Coast Rugby reserve grade premiership after beating Ballina 20–7 at Crozier Park, Lismore in September.
Byron Bay rugby gets big win over Grafton
Byron Bay have fought their way back into the top four of the Far North Coast rugby competition with a dominant 46–6 win over the Grafton Redmen at the Recreation Grounds last Saturday.
Lennox Head rugby too strong for Byron Bay
Lennox Head have nabbed third spot on the Far North Coast rugby ladder after beating Byron Bay at home 30–17 last Saturday.
‘Considering it was...
Rugby juniors play in country championships
The Far North Coast have come fourth in the U/18 Country Championships.
The U/18 FNC went down 28–4 in the play-off for third to the...
Byron Bay rugby in winning form
Two weeks ago the boys in blue and white took the long bus trip to play the Casino Bulls in the Far North Coast...
Byron beaten in union third round
Byron Bay were beaten 38–17 at home by Lismore in the third round of Far North Coast Rugby on Saturday.
Hot competition for FNC Round 1
Round one of Far North Coast Rugby was always going to be a heated exchange between Bangalow Rebels and 2013 premiers Lismore City.
They’re changing the guard in Byron Bay
There was a changing of the guard in Byron Bay’s thrilling 22–20 win against Ballina in the opening round of Far North Coast Rugby on Saturday.
Shiners to play Lismore in ‘belter’
Dean Trevaskis
The Mullumbimby Moonshiners strengthened their position on top of the Far North Coast Rugby table on Saturday after collecting maximum points against the...
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The circular economy in action
Life Cykel is a versatile, forward thinking and high ethos company that focuses on harnessing the circular economy and the great potential that mushrooms possess to create quality products for human, and planetary, health.
Byron Echo
Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 29 September, 2021
Byron Writers Festival co-presents a special online event with acclaimed author Jonathan Franzen.
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Organic local Koala Tea
Koala Tea has won several awards over the years and has been inducted into the ACO Organic Hall of Fame.
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Organic Forrest
Pioneers of the organic food movement, David Forrest and Sue Mangan have been farming in Federal since 1978.
