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Musicians and MLC support the save Wallum fight
As the drama unfolded between police and protesters at the Wallum Development in Brunswick Heads yesterday, people were drawn to the site by the red alerts sent out by the Save Wallum organisers.
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Success for Queensland’s first drug testing at Rabbits Eat Lettuce festival
The sun was peeking through the clouds as festival-goers arrived at the Rabbits Eat Lettuce festival in Queensland over the Easter weekend.
Keeping an eye on the landscapes of the Tweed
Tweed Shire Council says they have made a commitment to identify and protect the Tweed’s unique landscape, to this end a draft Scenic Landscape Protection Policy has been prepared to ensure the Shire’s spectacular scenery is front of mind when there is new development, change in land use, or when preparing related new policy.
School holidays at the market
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School holidays shouldn’t only be holidays for children. Parents too are entitled to a break in routine, the...
Speed limits
I’m surprised to see that when you drive from Bangalow to Lismore via Clunes and Bexhill the speed limit...
Express. Empower. Get loud! for Youth Week in Lismore
This year’s Youth Week is theme is Express. Empower. Get loud!
New chef at Crystalbrook Byron
Joachim Borenius has been appointed as the new executive chef at Crystalbrook Byron resort’s signature restaurant, Forest.
Joachim Borenius brings...
Stories about "Golf":
Veteran golfer had a special 2023
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Ben Sheck, a member of the Byron Bay Golf Club (BBGC) had a big year in 2023.
Ben regularly competes in Northern Rivers Veterans...
Ellen King wins a tight Womens Classic golf tournament at Ocean Shores
Ocean Shores Country Club hosted the Womens Classic golf tournament where over 75 women participated each day across the November 13-14 weekend.
Ocean Shores pro golfer wins prestigious award
Ocean Shores Country Club (OSCC) was recently in the spotlight when long-time Byron Shire local Chris Graham clinched the prestigious PGA Queensland Club Professional of the Year award.
Last chance to register for Lismore’s Masters Games
Today Lismore City Council Mayor Steve Krieg has encouraged people to sign up for the 12th biennial Workers Masters Games, before registrations close tonight.
Local know-how not enough to take NSW Mid-Amatuer golf tournament
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Local golfers, David Calvert and Mat Crandell, have finished third and fourth in the 2023 Srixon NSW Mid-Amateur held at Byron Bay and Ocean...
Get ya boardies on for a charity putt
The Byron Bay Boardriders are running the 11th annual Skullcandy Byron Bay Boardriders Charity Golf Day on Sunday, November 13.
Have putter, will fundraise
It’s time to round up your woods, irons, sand wedges and putters, and practise your swing for this Sunday’s Charity Golf Day for the Byron Bay Central Hospital Auxiliary.
Champions crowned at Mullumbimby Ladies Golf Club
During two weeks in August, members of the Mullumbimby Ladies Golf Club competed in the 2022 championship, where Julianne Ross (R) emerged the winner,...
Big field compete for Mullum’s Rural Classic golf tournament
Jason Cook and Max Tatam have won the Mullumbimby Rural Co-op and Whites Rural Classic 2022 golf tournament held at the Mullumbimby course on Saturday, 13 August.
NSW Championships coming to town
The area’s croquet clubs are joining forces to host this year’s Croquet NSW division two Golf Croquet championships this weekend.
With a forecast of fine...
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Editorial – What are the people doing in your neighbourhood?
If you are stuck for something to do this Thursday, why not take part in local democracy?
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Man saved by Marine Rescue NSW after vessel capsized on Bruns Bar
A rapid response by Marine Rescue Brunswick volunteers has saved a man’s life after his 4.9 metre boat rolled on Brunswick Bar this morning.
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Wallum showdown unfolds in Brunswick Heads
Around eight people have been arrested so far, since almost fifty police arrived at the Wallum development in Brunswick Heads this morning to escort machinery and other work vehicles on to the site. Police include local officers, members of the NSW Public Order and Riot Squad, and Police Rescue.
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Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program announces 36 projects
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Bridge expansions, upgraded pumps, enhanced evacuation routes and nature-based projects are just a few of the 36 projects being rolled out as part of...