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Bundjalung host Byron Shire Survival Day
Main Beach Park in Cavanbah – Byron Bay, was the place where both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people gathered yesterday to celebrate the longest-living culture in the world – people who are now living on unceded land.
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Lismore hospital works completed
The final stage of the Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment is now complete, says the NSW Liberals and Nationals government.
Man dies after being pulled unconscious from surf near Crescent Head
A Queensland man has died while swimming at a beach near Crescent Head yesterday afternoon.
Bangalow Bowlo amalgamation update
Managers of The Bangalow Bowlo say the community witnessed a ‘nail-biting cliff-hanger moment’ late last year, when a 66 per cent ‘Yes’ vote among members paved the way for amalgamation between Bangalow Bowlo, and Norths Collective’
Survival/Australia Day celebration – Byron Shire
There are events being held across the Byron Shire on January 26 to celebrate both Survival and Australia Day.
Sydney Dance Company in Lismore teaching young dancers
The prestigious Sydney Dance Company joined forces with NORPA last week to mentor young dancers from the Northern Rivers in a week-long dance intensive held at Southern Cross University in Lismore.
Kids Helpline ready for the school year to begin
As children across Australia begin a new school year, Kids Helpline is reminding families to keep an eye on their children’s wellbeing at what can be an anxious and stressful time.
Stories about "Local Land Services Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2020":
Kids for koalas in Byron
This morning saw around 50 kids from the Byron Community Primary School up to the age of nine out in Byron making their voices heard in support of koalas.
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Ballina’s Citizens of the Year announced
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Ballina Shire Council announced its Australia Day Awards yesterday at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre. The awards were presented by Sandra Jackson and netballer Liz Ellis, with music by Katie Rutledge and Levi Maxwell. The event was also livestreamed.
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Lismore City Council’s awards ceremony
Sophia Watt was named Lismore City Council’s 2023 Citizen of the Year at an awards ceremony held at the Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre yesterday.
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Police find body of missing Elanora woman
Detectives attached to taskforce Victor Arum investigating the disappearance of 61-year-old Elanora woman Wendy Sleeman have recovered a body and vehicle at Wilston on Brisbane’s inner north yesterday.
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Tweed Council celebrates citizens new and old
Yesterday Tweed Shire Council celebrated members of the community, old and new, with an award ceremony. The Citizen of the Year award went to refugee advocate Joan Henderson of Urliup.