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Gambian: ‘State budget must encourage uptake of electric vehicles’
The Nature Conservation Council has launched a campaign to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles in NSW, with a video and a petition.
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AVO sparks ‘community standards of behaviour’ forum
Barefoot Law founder and mayoral candidate Mark Swivel, is hosting an event regarding ‘AVOs, harassment, abuse and violence’, to be held June 17 from 6pm at the Byron Community Centre Cavanbah Room.
New, different Byron Fresh
S Haslam
Byron Fresh is an enduring cafe favourite, right in the beating heart of Byron, on the corner of...
Bruns massive development
Russell Eldridge, Brunswick Heads
Brunswick Heads is about to be hit with its biggest development upheaval in decades, with the re-emergence...
Gambian: ‘State budget must encourage uptake of electric vehicles’
The Nature Conservation Council has launched a campaign to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles in NSW, with a video and a petition.
Cartoon of the week – 8 June, 2021
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Sailor rescued from ocean in overnight operation
In a dramatic overnight rescue far offshore North-East of Yamba, Marine Rescue IIuka Yamba volunteers were able to bring to safety a woman who fell overboard from a dismasted catamaran in the dark.
Stories about "New Year’s Eve":
Police pleased with Year’s Eve celebrations
New South Wales police say they are generally pleased with the behaviour of New Year’s Eve 2020 revellers across the state.
Operation New Year’s Eve...
NYE Get Home Safe Bus for Ballina area
After a successful run over Christmas, the Ballina Liquor Accord will be running the free ‘Get Home Safe’ bus service again at New Year to help the local community get home safely.
Byron council calls for low key NYE celebrations
People expecting to head to Byron Bay to celebrate the end of 2020 and the start of 2021 are warned that celebrations this year will be low key and must comply with the COVID-19 protocols set out by the NSW government.
Police: celebrate from home this New Year’s Eve
With the entire country living under some measure of health restrictions, New Year's Eve celebrations will be very different this year – or will they?
Keeping cats and dogs safe on New Year’s Eve
It’s that time of year again, when fireworks light up our skies and PETA renews its calls to councils all over the country to switch to silent shows.
Police: COVID-19 restrictions on movement and gatherings
The police have issued a reminder about the COVID-19 safety regulations over the New Year holiday period in the lead up to New Year’s Eve.
Falls Festival set times released
Scout Wallen
Prepare yourself because the Falls Festival timetable has just been released.
Peking Duk will be bringing in the New Year on the main amphitheatre...
What are your plans for New Year’s Eve
The family-friendly alcohol-free street party Soul Street is set to take place again in Byron Bay for New Years Eve.
Roads under gridlock
The Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Transport Management Centre sent out pre-Christmas warnings saying that major roads across NSW will experience a dramatic increase in traffic volumes.
Surf life savers warn: use common sense
Surf life savers are asking people to use their common sense when taking to the beach over the New Year period after several recent...
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Two WRHS rescue flights from Tabulam in one day
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) say they travelled to Tabulam twice yesterday in separate incidents in the town.
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Drug and firearm offences – Tweed Heads
Police say a man has appeared in court after allegedly being found in possession of firearms, drugs and nearly $10,000 cash in Tweed Heads.
Byron Echo
Roar
Kate Coxall, BSC Green candidate, Wilsons Creek
In response to the silencing tactics of unaware and privileged men in last week’s Echo, I say ‘No’.
We, as women,...
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Big donation and new poetry competition for BRFR
David Lowe - 0
Local community group Ballina Region for Refugees is having a big month, with a major anonymous donation amongst other news.
