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2022 flood data
The fact that the ‘2022 flood data will not be incorporated’ is appalling, incompetent!
As a professional engineer (PE) who...
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2022 flood data
The fact that the ‘2022 flood data will not be incorporated’ is appalling, incompetent!
As a professional engineer (PE) who...
10 days of fab food
Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival returns for its second iteration and kicks off this Friday, running until Sunday, May 26 – and is there a lot to pack in.
Motorcyclist flown to hospital from New Italy
At about 3pm yesterday, Tuesday 14 May, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to the Pacific Highway, New Italy following reports of a motorcyclist suffering serious leg injuries after collision with a barrier.
North coast fire fighter honoured
It was a hot, smoky morning when Senior Deputy RFS Captain John Holmes and his comrades arrived at the Bean Creek fire, near Bonalbo.
Back, bigger and better than ever
Stone & Wood’s annual Festival of the Stone is back, bigger and better than ever on Saturday, 1 June. This year is shaping up to be a huge celebration of community, music and delicious food – all for a good cause.
Commemorating ten years since V Day at Bentley
It's ten years today since a wave of relief spread through Camp Liberty at Bentley, when those gathered discovered that the riot police would not be coming, and gas company Metgasco was being referred to ICAC by the NSW government.
Stories about "Lennox Head-Alstonville Surf Life Saving Club":
Far North Coast Junior Life Savers of the Year announced
Two of the Far North Coast’s brightest young surf life saving talents have been announced as the Newcastle Permanent Junior Surf Life Savers of the Year for 2024.
Byron Echo
National Service
I have to say that having been conscripted into the army in 1970 I couldn’t disagree more with Peter Walters and those that advocate...
Byron Echo
Death wish
Money that should be spent on decarbonisation is being spent on catastrophe repairs. We are putting out the fire with gasoline.
Sapoty Brook, Main Arm
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Byron Shire tops NSW for homelessness
The latest data from the NSW government’s 2024 Street Count has revealed a stark and troubling reality for Byron Bay, which now accounts for the largest number of rough sleepers in NSW. Byron Community Centre says this highlights the urgent need for support for local homeless services like Fletcher Street Cottage.
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Justine Elliot talks up federal budget
Richmond MP Justine Elliot says the Albanese Labor Government’s 2024 budget provides cost of living relief for people on the North Coast and invests in a future made in Australia.
