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Man killed in car crash near Coffs Harbour
A 76-year-old man died when the car he was driving crashed about 35 kms northwest of Coffs Harbour last Friday afternoon, police said.
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Food security at stake, say NSW Farmers
Australia will be unable to feed itself and farmers will be driven out of business unless radical action is taken to reform the supermarket retail sector, NSW Farmers has told a senate inquiry today.
Veterans’ and Families’ Hub for the North Coast
The federal government has announced that a $5.445 million grant has been awarded to RSL LifeCare, working with RSL NSW, to establish a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in the Tweed/North Coast region of New South Wales.
Interview with Ben Harper
Ben Harper is one of the premiere songwriters of his generation and there is always a feeling of that extra something special whenever he appears at Bluesfest – on its stages, he has collaborated with many of the festival’s favourites and he has captured the ears of anyone within reach.
Cost shifting excluded in Byron council’s financial review
An independent review of the financial model applying to local government in NSW would seem at first glance to be a welcome opportunity for councils such as Byron.
Alliance Française French Film Festival
The opening of the Alliance Française French Film Festival (AF FFF24) last week was brilliant, with a screening of the epic The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan – there are still sessions available for this film and the sequel, The Three Musketeers: Milady. There are so many truly good films in this festival, the program is definitely worth checking out, but the one I am looking forward to most is Neneh Superstar.
Minns Government to throw more kids in prison?
The Greens say the Minns Labor Government is pushing through changes to bail and criminal laws that will result in more children being trapped in the criminal justice system and sent to jail. This is in defiance of the views of civil society, the International Convention on the Rights of the Child and almost all contemporary evidence that shows sending young people to prison results in worse outcomes for both the child and society.
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Red Devils hang on for well-deserved rugby league victory
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The Byron Bay Red Devils had enough resolve to hold off a late charge form the Mullumbimby Giants to win their NRRRL first-grade clash...
Mullumbimby Giants rope in the Mustangs
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The Mullumbimby Giants have played their way back into the top four of local, first-grade rugby league with a solid 30–14 win over the...
Red Devils edged out by Mullum Giants in quality derby
In a hard-fought encounter the Mullumbimby Giants scored a late try to seal a comeback victory over the Byron Bay Red Devils in rugby...
Mullum Giants too strong for Red Devils
The stark contrast in local league so far in the 2018 season was evident as the Giants beat the Byron Red Devils 32–10 at...
Giants win thriller
The Mullumbimby Giants made it two wins from two starts with a nail-biting 38–34 win over Northern United in their NRRRL clash at Les...
Mullum Giants grab first win
The Mullumbimby Giants league team won their first game of the season 22–20, after scoring a try after the final siren playing last year’s...
Byron Devils score big win over Mullumbimby in league derby
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The Byron Bay Red Devils enjoyed their first win of the 2017 season when they romped home against a lacklustre Mullumbimby side 36–4.
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Giants close season with valiant loss in final
Rugby league, at whatever level, demands equal parts courage, resolve and quick thinking (its detractors will never understand that last component). The Mullumbimby Giants’ Under 18s displayed all three qualities in going down to the NRRRL minor premiers, the Murwillumbah Mustangs, by 20-12 in their elimination final at Stan Sercombe Oval last Sunday.
Red Devils bow out but young Giants battle on
Byron Bay’s topsy turvy NRRRL season came to a shuddering halt at Grafton’s Frank McGuren Field on Saturday.After imposing prop Chris Coleman had his jaw broken in the very first tackle of their elimination semi-final, the Red Devils never quite got into their stride as the Ghosts’ hard-nosed, percentage football carried them home by 22-6.
The NRRRL finals series begins
Elimination Semifinal
Saturday at Crozier Field, Lismore
18s – Kyogle v Mullumbimby
Reserve Grade – Murwillumbah v Casino
First Grade – Marist Brothers v Byron Bay
Qualifying Semifinal
Sunday Kingsford...
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Tweed hospital and playgrounds welcomed
State Labor politicians have officially welcomed two upgraded playgrounds and a new hospital built in the Tweed Shire.
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Surf’s up for World Pro Adaptive Titles in Byron
Favourable conditions are expected for the World Pro-Adaptive Surfing Titles 2024, to be held at Byron Bay’s Main Beach from today.
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More calls for federal intervention in Wallum estate plans
Another ecologist has added their name to the community campaign against development on environmentally sensitive land in Brunswick Heads.
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Body found near Byron in search for missing man
A body believed to be that of a man reported missing last week has been found, police on the weekend said.