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With avocados, farmer fresh is best
There are many different avocado varieties, but walk around the supermarket and you might get the impression there is...
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Bangalow health food staff fined for failing to mask-up
Anyone who cannot wear a face mask because of a disability, physical or mental health illness or condition must now carry proof of exemption.
Onsite build of manufactured homes in South Tweed deferred
The estimated $13,800,000 manufactured home development slated for 30 Fraser Drive, Tweed Heads South was seeking to build the houses onsite rather than offsite as required by the legislation.
Byron Shire residents urged to get tested
Fragments of the COVID-19 virus have been found in the Byron Bay sewerage treatment plant (STP) that services Byron Bay, Broken Head, Suffolk Park, Wategos, and Sunrise areas and the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWHD) are asking residents and visitors to get tested at the first sign of any symptoms.
Old Byron Hospital DA on exhibition
Plans are finally in for the redevelopment of the old Byron Hospital that will facilitate its transformation into a much-needed community hub.
Dropping a few 5Gs
Dale Steedman, Suffolk Park
Apparently Bill Gates’ plane has been flying over the Shire dropping 5Gs from its ChemTrails. These go...
Why the rush?
Sara Rath, Goonengerry
I was born in Byron Bay and I am deeply concerned for the known and unknown impacts of...
Stories about "Mike McClellan":
Some men get better
Mike McClellan released Song and Danceman in 1974 with the title song topping the charts and bringing him to national recognition. Two years ago Mike decided to return to writing, recording and performing full time.
The Good Life
Ink Gin still a winner
S Haslam
Has it already been six years since I first saw a demonstration of the curious colour-changing properties of the innovative Ink Gin at...
National News
Magnificent sporting prowess and flag pride after 2021 NAIDOC
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people also shone in the sporting arena during NAIDOC 2021.
Local News
Independent councillor calls for online voting
A manageable and easy-to-navigate system was necessary, Cr Allsop said, one that allowed 'equal presence for all candidates'.
Local News
Byron Farmers Markets temporarily moved to make way for COVID clinic
The Byron Farmers Market is to be held opposite Elements resort on Bayshore Drive this week, while health authorities use the Cavanbah Centre for a drive-through COVID testing service.
