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Iron Gates development in Evans Head land owners go into administration – again
The Iron Gates development, that is on flood- and fire-prone land near Evans Head, has been fought by the community for over 30 years. The current company that owns the site, Goldcoral Pty Ltd whose director is Graeme Ingles, has now been placed into administration.
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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Nicessism Disorder
I have a disorder that is incompatible with living a comfortable life in the current system. Unfortunately it’s becoming less common, but there are people living in your street who will have it. Maybe even your friends, or someone in your family. Maybe you. It’s my deep shame. It’s why I will never be rich and successful. But probably why I am so deeply happy and why I am so full of love and care for other humans.
60 charged in Mid North Coast property crime sting – Strike Force Kinnereth
After a strike force was established to investigate alleged break and enters on the Mid North Coast 60 people have been charged with a total of 145 offences
Protest gets results
Psst: want to get Council staff to do something about the appalling state of roads in your neighbourhood?
Flood rebuilds hampered by ‘like-for-like’ insurance clause
Attempts by flood-affected homeowners to retrofit their homes with flood-resilient materials are being cruelled by insurance companies and builders, a local resident says.
Swivel by name, drivel by nature
The lack of authenticity of Byron Councillor, Mark Swivel, does not come as a surprise from this side of...
A tribute for Richard Moloney
Byron Shire has lost another of its colourful characters, the irrepressible Richard Moloney, who died suddenly but peacefully in his home at the end of January.
Stories about "indigo Evolution":
Council to take Indigo Evolution doof organisers to court
Organisers of the three-day Indigo Evolution New Year’s Eve Arts and Music Festival have been summonsed to appear in the NSW Land and Environment...
Indigo Evolution festival organisers threatened with court action
A planned three day music festival two hours from Byron Bay is in doubt after Richmond Valley Council obtained court orders prohibiting the event. Richmond Valley Council chief executive John Walker said the council had obtained NSW Land & Environment Court orders prohibiting the planned three day “Indigo Evolution New Year’s Eve Arts & Music Festival” from being held at Busbys Flat.
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Far North Coast branch of NSW Farmers launches
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The new NSW Farmers Far North Coast Branch, that will be representing farmers from the Tweed and Byron Shires, launched yesterday.
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New Lismore refugee support group starting up
A local group from the Lismore area, the Lismore Region Refugee Settlement (LRRS), have come together to support refugees settling in the area.
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A tribute for Richard Moloney
Byron Shire has lost another of its colourful characters, the irrepressible Richard Moloney, who died suddenly but peacefully in his home at the end of January.
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Flood rebuilds hampered by ‘like-for-like’ insurance clause
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Attempts by flood-affected homeowners to retrofit their homes with flood-resilient materials are being cruelled by insurance companies and builders, a local resident says.