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Final stage of Lismore Base Hospital get underway
The redevelopment works commenced in late 2016 and the final stage is now getting underway to complete the Lismore Base Hospital referbishment.
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True lies
Darren Hiller Smith, Mullumbimby
May I present some scientifical facts to edumacate readers about how cons-piracy theorists manipulate stuff....
Stop motion animators needed
Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced digital animators with demonstrated experience...
Council’s power
Matthew O’Reilly
I refer to Ian Pickles’ letter, titled ‘Developers’ power’ (Letters, 10 February).
Generally, I must agree with most of...
Archibald has knock-on effect in Murwillumbah
The Tweed Regional Gallery is hosting the Archibald Prize and local business people say the event is giving the town of Murwillumbah a significant economic boost.
Police confirm Main Arm drug operation
NSW Police have finally confirmed what pretty much every one in Main Arm already knows – they are conducting drug operations in the north of the Shire.
Northern Rivers policeman accused of youth assault acquitted
Magistrate Michael Dakin has ordered a common assault charge against a former Byron-based policeman be dropped after an altercation involving a naked youth in Byron Bay three years ago.
Stories about "Here & Now 129":
Here & Now 129: Inner Love
I don' t hear voices in my head. No. The sound I hear is not articulate. There are no syllables or syntax. There is no undulation in cadence, no sign of emotional content. I hear a sound that is constant, unenounced and indescribable.
Byron Echo
Constitutional referendum/poll for LG elections for Byron Shire?
Is the wards fight back again? Byron Shire Council staff have advised, in the upcoming agenda, that ‘Council may conduct a Constitutional referendum or poll in conjunction with the Local Government Election, to be held in September 2021’.
Byron Echo
Music fest aims to be COVID-19 recovery event
Paul Bibby - 0
Byron Bay could host a two-day, beachside music and arts festival in June this year, after an application to hold the event was lodged with Byron Council.
Byron Echo
Editorial – Ewingsdale development creep rejected by residents
A petition of 294 signatures against rezoning Ewingsdale farmland to commercial use will be presented to councillors for their upcoming Thursday meeting.
Local News
Motion to save Lennox pavilion fails
David Lowe - 1
Ballina Cr Eoin Johnston's attempt to save the seventy year old weather shed at Lennox Head went down at council's meeting yesterday, attracting only one other councillor's support.