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‘Sad and distressing’: massive numbers of bird deaths in Australian heatwaves reveal a profound loss is looming
Heatwaves linked to climate change have already led to mass deaths of birds and other wildlife around the world. To stem the loss of biodiversity as the climate warms, we need to better understand how birds respond.
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Venice: Infinitely Avante-Garde
Come on your own Grand Tour of Venice next Wednesday at Byron Theatre. Explore the historic city and its...
On Save the Koala Day conservationists all agree they disagree with the Minister for Environment
Ahead of today’s Save the Koala Day, NSW Minister for Environment James Griffin yesterday announced that private landholders are being supported to restore 200 hectares of koala habitat in the Northern Rivers.
Police pursuit after ute and motorbike stolen
NSW Police were at Pat Smith Park in Dulguigan, after reports a motorcycle had been stolen. As they arrived two males fled the scene, one on a motorcycle and the other in an Isuzu utility. The utility failed to stop for police and a pursuit was initiated.
Meet Byron’s surf champ, Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart
While Byron attracts surfers of amazing skill, there have only been a few world champions.
Wahlburgers in Byron
Walking into Wahlburgers on Sunday arvo, the sun was shining, the staff were smiling, there was a nice vibe...
Short films grace the screen from Oct 21
The Byron Bay International Film Festival is back from October 21 to 30 with a ten-day program of premieres, panels and parties.
Stories about "Main Arm Maulers":
Geckos hold nerve to sink Byron in Shand Cup
The elite sporting world is largely run for the benefit of rapacious corporate entities and populated by punks and posers, but way back at...
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CWA push for improved maternity services
The W in CWA stands for Women and the CWA have been standing up for women yet again during their recent webinar and annual Awareness Week campaign.
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Chris Minns visits Kingscliff to look at floodplain development risks
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The potential future risks and costs of flooding to the community and government if approved, but yet to be built, housing is allowed to go ahead in floodplains was under the spotlight last week in Kingscliff.
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The Tweed Artisan Food Festival is almost here
The sixth Tweed Artisan Food Festival will be held at the end of the month – the festival runs for 10 days with 20 curated events showcasing the people, the place and the produce of the Tweed.
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$30 million Aboriginal Community and Place Grants
Eligible Aboriginal community organisations and groups can apply for funding through the new solutions-focused $30 million Aboriginal Community and Place Grants program.
