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$3 million for regional news outlets in NSW
The NSW government has announced a new $3 million fund to assist regional communities to have access to trusted news sources covering the stories that matter.
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Oil spill on M1 near Byron, traffic backed up to Brunswick Heads exit
An accident on the M1 has brought southbound traffic to a standstill from the Brunswick Heads exit at Gulgan Road and Tweed Street.
Calls to extend temporary accommodation for flood insured
The one-year limit on temporary accommodation provided by some insurance companies to people whose homes went under in the flood must be extended.
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Many years ago, Marianni had a dream in which a golden liquid was pouring over her hands. She...
NSW Greens commit to Truth and Treaty to mark 235 years since invasion
The Greens have announced their plans for Truth-telling, Treaty and dedicated seats in both houses of the NSW Parliament ahead of the 235th anniversary of British invasion in NSW.
Australia Day in the Tweed
The Tweed community will reflect, respect and celebrate what it means to be part of the unfolding national story on Australia Day.
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.
Stories about "Montwood Drive":
What are they building in there?
Residents of Lennox Head living near the large, muddy site at the junction of Montwood Drive and Snapper Drive have been left in the dark about what's planned for their immediate neighbourhood. Ballina councillors have also been out of the loop, with a change of use application for the site now with the state government.
National News
Vale Professor Will Steffen – leading climate scientist
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Leading climate scientist Professor Will Steffen has died of pancreatic cancer in Canberra at 75.
Local News
Oil spill on M1 near Byron, traffic backed up to Brunswick Heads exit
An accident on the M1 has brought southbound traffic to a standstill from the Brunswick Heads exit at Gulgan Road and Tweed Street.
Local News
Four arrested over alleged break-ins, trespass – Casino
Four boys have been arrested by police investigating alleged aggravated break and enter and trespass offences in Casino on Monday, 30 January.
Byron Echo
V-Day returns to Byron Bay, February 14
A mass global action, One Billion Rising, which aims to end violence against women and children, is planned for V-Day on February 14, Main Beach, Byron Bay from 7am.
