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Join Clarkes Beach paddle out this weekend to stop massive oil and gas field project
Hundreds of local surfers and water-lovers will paddle out at Clarke’s Beach over the weekend to protest against a massive oil and gas field proposed for the NSW coast.
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No air for Ben
Rhonda Ansiewicz, Federal
Stop giving Franklin air time.
Mayor Richardson, in his usual fashion, joins up with his mate Franklin...
Council won’t save our beach
Cr Jan Hackett, Byron Bay
Byron Shire Council refuses to take any action to save our once world-class beach, until...
Local kite surfer smashes long distance world record
It was a cold, windy night on the rugged NSW south coast and Brian Kiss von Soly was wrapped up in a silver emergency blanket like a human burrito.
An operetta and children’s theatre for NORPA
NOPRA has announced recipients of the theatre company’s two artist residencies.
The top non-invasive skin treatments for glowing skin
With all the time we spend in the sun, our skin can start to show signs of aging sooner than we’d like. But the idea of an invasive treatment to fix skin problems is likely not the first choice for many people.
Rous Chair Keith Williams looks ahead
Since the Dunoon Dam was shelved, Rous County Council has put a new draft of the Future Water Project...
Stories about "honour roll":
Honouring those who fell – Lest We Forget
Last Saturday was the 102nd anniversary of the death of Private Patrick Bugden. Budgen was killed in action in the battle of Polygon Wood in Belgium so it was only fitting that the date was chosen to unveil a bronze bust modelled on his likeness as a representation of all of the young men who died overseas at the hand of war.
Local News
Man dead after boat capsizes near Yamba
Police say a man has died and a second has been taken to hospital after a boat capsized south of Yamba this morning.
Local News
Jonson Street bus shelter gone and an era ended
Byron Shire Council says that the wooden bus shelter on Jonson Street outside the Byron Visitors Centre is being removed today with all bus services operating from the new bus interchange on Butler Street in Byron Bay
Letters
Upside down river
Tim Harrington, Lennox Head
Letter contributor Richard White (letters 21/4/21) quite correctly identifies the Richmond River as an ‘upside down river’ and nowhere is this more...
Local News
Ballina Dragons’ great results at Urunga
Eve Jeffery - 0
The Ballina Dragon Boat Racing Club is a group of paddling people from all walks of life who enjoy being out on the water having fun and keeping fit.
