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Taste the delights to come your way as part of the Northern Rivers Food Harvest Food Trail
Today saw the first of a series of special tasting events by the 'Taste The Harvest’ in collaboration with Byron Visitor Centre with the giving away complimentary breakfasts.
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Armed robbery Burleigh Heads
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a liquor store in Burleigh Heads on November 28.
Too much fun in the Playground
Playground is a well-established event that’s held every two months at the scenic Club Burringbar. For the last two years, three long-term local DJs, Pob, Curly Si and Halo have been curating this amazing, rhythmic event.
Taste the delights to come your way as part of the Northern Rivers Food Harvest Food Trail
Today saw the first of a series of special tasting events by the 'Taste The Harvest’ in collaboration with Byron Visitor Centre with the giving away complimentary breakfasts.
109 climate action activist arrests at Newcastle Port as G20 countries fail to reduce emissions and global warming continues
Police say they’ve charged more than a hundred protesters at the Rising Tide Newcastle Port blockade after three days of demonstrations.
Dr Heyning recognised with award
Congrats to Dr Marc Heyning, of Brunswick Heads Medical Centre, who is one of three Australia-wide recipients of the Australian Rural and Remote College’s Distinguished Service Award 2023.
Cartoon of the week – 29 November 2023
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Stories about "local government elections 2016":
Exploding fun park election ad backfires
Stephanie Deane, secretary, Save JEBH Group.
Firstly, I uphold the Australian right to free speech and, secondly, I uphold the right of any newspaper as...
Smith the mayor of Lismore, as Wright retains Ballina
Country Labor's Isaac Smith is the new mayor of Lismore after defeating Greg Bennett, a member of the Shooters and Fishers Party. Meanwhile, David Wright has been re-elected mayor of Ballina by a margin of 1,254 votes ahead of former Greens councillor and now independent Jeff Johnson.
Ballina mayor ‘hopeful’ for another term
Outgoing Ballina mayor David Wright says that even though the numbers look to be going his way, he’s not going to claim victory until the announcement by the NSW Electoral Commission, expected later today.
Byron coastal plan to be recalled
Byron Shire Council’s re-elected Greens mayor Simon Richardson says he will use the progressives’ thumping new majority to recall the controversial CZMP, pushed through in the dying days of the previous council.
Greens celebrate strong wins across state
The NSW Greens are celebrating strong wins across NSW in the weekend's local council elections, including Byron shire.
Simon Richardson set for second term as Byron’s mayor
Byron Greens mayor Simon Richardson has been entrusted with a second term after almost half of the shire's voters gave him their first preference. But things are not so clear-cut in neighbouring Lismore and Ballina.
David Wright’s airport privatisation plan
Keith Willliams, Ballina councillor and mayoral candidate
Ballina’s mayor for the last four years, David Wright, has a secret agenda to privatise the Ballina-Byron Airport if...
Candidates should commit to repairing boardwalk
Richard W Murray, Tweed Heads
Tweed Shire Council is seeking unnecessary conflict with residents, particularly at Tweed Heads, where council staff members have been directed...
Mayoral candidate wants to see ‘arts hub’ in Ballina
The manager of iconic Australian rock band INXS wants to be part of an exciting new arts and entertainment hub in Ballina. And mayoral candidate Jeff Johnson thinks the council could help him build his Golden Playpen.
A Rose is a Rose is a Rose
Jo Faith, Newtown.
How often will Rose Wanchap continue to change personal status in order to suit her personal aspirations?
She entered Council on the strength...
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Eltham Hotel, noise complaints and cancelled shows
Aslan Shand - 4
Balancing the needs of a diverse community is always a challenge but it is one that owners of the Eltham Hotel Matt Rabbidge and Luke Sullivan, just 15 minutes from Lismore, are determined to do following complaints about loud music at the pub.
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Armed robbery Burleigh Heads
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a liquor store in Burleigh Heads on November 28.
Local News
Bruem’s balloon amendment burst as Ballina Council votes to protect wildlife
Ballina Shire’s balloon ban is to stay in place after a failed attempt by at least one conservative councillor to weaken rules aimed at protecting wildlife and reducing litter.
Byron Echo
Truth-telling beyond the Voice referendum
In order to transcend the disappointment of the Voice referendum, many political and Aboriginal leaders are focusing on ‘truth-telling’.
