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COVID update: a new Byron case, Aquarius and Community Support Accommodation
The Northern NSW Local Health District says there was one new case of COVID-19 was reported for NNSWLHD to 8pm, November 25. This case is located in the Byron Local Government Area, a traveller from outside the region and e is not associated with the Aquarius Backpackers.
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Chris Cherry – what she’s achieved on Tweed Council and visions for the future
Chris Cherry (Independent) is the current Mayor of Tweed Shire Council and has answered the following questions on behalf...
COVID fragments at Banora Point and Kingscliff and new venues of concern in Byron Bay
The Northern NSW Local Health District is urging residents in the Tweed Shire, particularly in the Banora Point and Kingscliff areas to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms following the detection of fragments of the virus in sewage samples.
Brookies bring out pre-mixed Negroni
The Negroni is my favourite cocktail. It’s quick and simple to make yourself, if you have all the ingredients (equal quantities of gin, Campari and vermouth plus ice and a slice of orange).
Rejected Byron mayoral candidate vows to fight on
While the NSW Electoral Commission have rejected Tom Barnett’s nomination for Byron Shire Mayor in the upcoming Council elections, he has vowed to fight on.
Kingscliff Public School gets long-awaited upgrade
If you were wondering what is happening at Kingscliff Public School, construction is well underway on an upgrade.
Editorial – A potted history of local elections
The election of the Byron Shire mayor and councillors on December 4 will be the ninth such poll this newspaper has covered.
Stories about "Mooball":
Police investigate possible human remains between Mooball and Pottsville
A crime scene has been established by police on farmland at Pottsville Road, Sleepy Hollow.
Charges laid over allegedly deliberately lit fires – Burringbar and Mooball
An RFS volunteer has been charged following an investigation into several, allegedly deliberately lit, fires in the Burringbar and Mooball areas.
Council needs funds for Mooball Ck training walls
The Tweed Shire Council has resolved at last Thursday's Council meeting, to commit $290,000 towards repairing the Mooball Creek training walls at Pottsville.
Duranbah fire being controlled
An RFS spokesman said that a house was destroyed by fire in Mooball yesterday. The Duranbah bushfire has covered 294 ha and is being controlled by local crews with support from the air.
Rail trail – Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek
A rail trail, walking and cycling track, has once again been backed by the NSW state government between Murwillumbah and Crabbes Creek today.
Need help to fill out your category C funding applications?
With the recent declaration of category C funding being opened to businesses in Stokers Siding, Burringbar, Upper Burringbar, Mooball and Crabbes Creek the office of small business will provide assistance to fill out the forms and determine their eligibility.
Burringbar flood meeting a success with more to come
The flood information evening held in Burringbar last Tuesday 9 May was a great success and addressed issues ranging from the M1 contributing to flooding and clearing waterways to resolving disputes with insurance companies.
Mooball to Burringbar community working together on flood recovery
Trying to get back on their feet following the recent devastation of Cyclone Debbie, residents and businesses of Burringbar, Stokers Siding, Mooball and Crabbes Creek are being encouraged to come to the meeting being held by the Burringbar Community Association.
Mooball’s massive expansion plan approved
A controversial proposal to expand the Tweed village of Mooball at least five-fold has been given the green light after three years of negotiations and despite concerted community opposition.
Mooball rezoning: community ignored, developer reaps the profits
L Smith, Tweed Heads. The decision by four Tweed shire councilors last week to ride roughshod over the vast majority of the Mooball community by removing the recommendation of staff for the rezoning of rural land to increase the minimum lot size from 450m2 to 700m2 will maximise the profits of developers.
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Kingscliff Public School gets long-awaited upgrade
If you were wondering what is happening at Kingscliff Public School, construction is well underway on an upgrade.
Byron Echo
Community carers and responders program launched
Following the recent second anniversary of the bushfires that hit our region, Resilient Byron say they are proud to announce the beginning of their...
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Leigh Thomas says political affiliations not relevant to Council decision making
Leigh Thomas is the lead candidate for Group M running in the upcoming Tweed Shire Council elections. Mr Thomas is a member of the...
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When we get to 95 per cent vaccination, this will happen
Just when we were getting used to the current COVID roadmap, it has changed directions. Adjustments to previous settings scheduled for this milestone were announced yetserday.
