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More COVID cases Byron and Tweed Shires
ight new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Northern NSW Health District (NNSWHD) in the 24 hours to 8pm 7 December with Woody’s Surf Shack Night Club and Mullumbimby High School both known recent COVID venues.
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Pedalling towards better health
A new study estimates that millions of lives could be extended if people rode bicycles rather than driving cars.
The current canine explosion
Alison Drover is concerned about what she calls ‘the current canine explosion’ and its effect on the natural environment.
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Call for feedback on new Lismore skate park plan
Lismore City Council is calling on local skaters to provide insight into the design of a potentially new skatepark in the Lismore CBD.
COVID case sends Mullum High teachers and students into isolation
Mullumbimby High School has had a case of COVID-19 confirmed with all staff and students requested to self isolate.
Issue dividing the community
This bitter division in the Northern Rivers community regarding trains on our tracks or the rail trail could’ve been...
Take a drive to unlock the Tweed’s Hinterland Gems
From river flow to valley vibes, the Tweed’s hinterland will inspire and enrich with galleries and distilleries, freshly made...
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Byron residents oppose overdevelopment of Ruskin Lane
Residents in Browning Street and Ruskin Lane Byron Bay say the development proposed for the three house sites on Jonson Street fails to meet Council's planning regulations.
Iron Gates development in Evans Head opposed by locals
The decision on the controversial Iron Gates development for 175 residential building blocks on the Evans River near Evans Head is being strongly opposed by locals on environmental and fire impacts.
Controversial DA for North Coast Recycling passed by NRPP
The approval of the DA to expand the operation of North Coast Recycling to 30,000 tons of processing of construction waste a year has shocked some local residents and local businesses.
Northern Regional Planning Panel says no to Villa World’s West Byron
On Monday at the Byron Theatre it was standing room only as over 200 community stakeholders gathered to listen to the final public submissions and hear the Northern Regional Planning Panel’s (NRPP) decision on Villa World’s component of the West Byron development.
Local News
Serious crash – Alstonville
A man is in hospital following a single-vehicle crash in Alstonville on Tuesday afternoon.
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Vote counting still underway for Tweed Shire Council elections
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Around half of the potential votes have been counted in the Tweed Shire Council which have seen a surge in support for Liberal councillor James Owen.
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COVID case sends Mullum High teachers and students into isolation
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Mullumbimby High School has had a case of COVID-19 confirmed with all staff and students requested to self isolate.
Byron Echo
Independents clear election winners in Byron Shire
Independent candidate Michael Lyon looks to have secured enough votes to be elected Mayor, with 3,372 votes, or 23.11 per cent of the total...
