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Tweed Council seeks businesses to join it’s rail trail ‘Connect Program’
Paying for the maintenance and providing an engaging visitor experience for the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail is a key aspect of Tweed Shire Council’s (TSC) Connect Program.
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Fake gov.com
For those who still vote for the major parties it would be interesting to consider how long they themselves...
Go Feros cronies
My oldest 88-year-old friend entered Feros Village for ongoing care. After paying a large amount of money, she was...
Options explored to save Bruns native habitat
Byron Council could seek federal government intervention in a last-ditch effort to protect a pocket of precious bushland in Brunswick Heads from development.
Local footballer selected for Australian School Boys
Ballina Coast High School student Jacob Carre has been selected to tour with the Australian School Boys side after...
Finally
I congratulate Paul Bibby on his article on conflicts of interest involved with the Byron Shire Council (BSC) using...
Jali Land Council accused of land grab
Around 80 residents of Cabbage Tree Island, just south of Wardell, say they want to return home after the 2022 floods, but the Local Aboriginal Land Council, Jali, have other ideas.
Stories about "licensed accommodation provivers":
Licenced B&Bs, resorts and backpackers under the hammer as AirBnB bites
Paul Bibby
With the rise of Airbnb-listed properties, a host of bed and breakfasts, resorts, and even a local backpackers hostel have all gone on...
Local News
Facelift for Cape Byron walking track – but not everyone happy
The Cape Byron walking track that leads from Wategos Beach towards the Byron lighthouse has been given a ‘facelift’ by NSW National Parks. But not all users are happy...
Local News
Varroa mite here to stay as NSW pivots from eradication to management of costly invasive species
The Varroa Mite ‘(Varroa destructor and Varroa jacobsoni) is a parasite of adult honey bees and honey bee brood. It weakens and kills honey...
Local News
Cycling race in Lismore this weekend to raise money for Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Whether it is getting on the track or watching the cyclists there are plenty of ways to get on board with the Lismore 2023 – Byron Bay Cycle Club Road Race this Sunday 24, September in Lismore’s CBD.
Byron Echo
Labor’s budget falls short on flood funding: MP
Tamara Smith, Member for Ballina and NSW Greens Disaster Relief Spokesperson, has welcomed an additional $150m in funding for the Northern Rivers and Central West flood recovery in Tuesday’s NSW budget.
