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Twelve winners at Byron Bay Herb Nursery

The Byron Bay Herb Nursery continues to create constructive pathways to achievement with twelve students from Byron Bay Herb Nursery’s disability support program recently graduating with a Certificate II in Horticulture.
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Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.
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Local farming legend retires after 23 years

Thursday, 25 June marks the end of an era for local farmer Kenrick Riley who is retiring from Byron...
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In loving memory of Dr Tony Parkes AO PhD (1929 – 2026)

Dr Tony Parkes AO PhD, one of Australia’s most visionary conservation leaders and a pioneering force in ecological restoration, passed away last Thursday at the age of 96. He spent his final months at Honey Bee Homes in Ewingsdale.
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Six dwellings proposed on flood-prone Mullum block

Six units are proposed at the eastern end of New City Road, Mullumbimby, on a site that was inundated during the 2022 floods. Submitted by Duncan Band's Kollective, Development Application (DA) 10.2026.269.1 at 73 New City Road is on public exhibition with Byron Shire Council, and sits within the Shire's flood planning area.
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Lismore Council spruiks 150 projects since 2022 floods

A milestone of 150 projects has been reached since the 2022 disasters, says Lismore City Council.
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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.
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Stories about "NSW police":

LECC find police failed in their duty in the death of Lindy Lucena

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The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission’s Operation Almas has criticised the police response to the violent death of Ballina woman Lindy Lucena at the hands of her partner in 2023.
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Damning police culture review puts pressure on NSW govt for reform

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An independent review into NSW Police Force culture has found systemic sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination against female officers, prompting calls for the Minns Labor government to immediately expand the powers of the state's police watchdog.
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Man seriously assaulted in Byron Bay

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NSW Police say detectives have commenced an investigation after a man was seriously assaulted in the local area overnight.
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Renewed appeal to locate missing woman – Murwillumbah and Dungay

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Police are renewing their appeal for information to locate a woman reported missing from  Murwillumbah area earlier this year.
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New police recruits for Northern Rivers

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 0
The north coast is to to have 15 new probationary constables.
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Car hits child on e-bike, Bruns

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Emergency services were called to Brunswick Heads shortly after 11.50am Saturday in response to a child having been hit by a car.
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Police issue traffic plea for Easter long weekend

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NSW Police officers are issuing an urgent plea to drivers to slow down over the Easter long weekend after a concerning rise in the number of fatal crashes across the state this year.
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NSW police beefed up with new rapid response unit

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The NSW Labor government says it is creating a ‘rapid response’ unit of approximately 250 dedicated police officers, 28 civilian staff and a ‘fleet of specifically modified rapid-response vehicles’.
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Public hearings into NSW Police protest response likely

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The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says it expects some time will be required to receive and assess a ‘very substantial volume of material from the public and the NSW Police Force,’ as part of its investigation into police conduct in Sydney earlier this month.
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NSW Gov’t threatens to have illegal e-bikes crushed

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The NSW Labor Government says it’s looking into the possibility of reforms allowing Illegal e-bikes to be seized and crushed.
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Lismore students pitch sustainability projects

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Young people will take centre stage in Lismore this Friday when the HalveIt Festival brings student sustainability pitches to decision-makers in what organisers are calling 'part innovation expo, part community festival.'
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Byron Echo

Consultation lacking with rail trail

Lydia Kindred, NRRL director/secretary - 0
Byron Shire Council is pursuing an unfunded on-formation bike trail, risking significant ratepayer liability for ongoing maintenance, while disregarding advanced plans for a commuter...
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Byron Echo

NT Intervention

Tim Harrington, Lennox Head - 0
I refer to the NT Intervention article, Echo page 4, 17 June. Recent events in the Northern Territory (NT) would tend to indicate that the...
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Byron Echo

Aged care

Liz McCall and Cherie Mincham - 0
The Byron Central Hospital (BCH) branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) would like to express our grave concerns regarding the delineation...
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