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Byron says proposed 35% rate rise still won’t meet full funding need

Byron Shire Council says its proposed 35.03 per cent permanent rate increase would still fall short of meeting the full extent of its long-term financial needs.

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Cinema: Heart of the Beast

From acclaimed director David Ayer (Fury) comes Heart of the Beast, a sweeping and visceral survival thriller that sends Academy Award-winner Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) into the beautiful, but merciless Alaskan wilderness, where survival will depend on the companion at his side.

Climate 200 wants YOU!

Climate 200 is putting their money where their independents are and last Friday their latest ‘kitchen table’ event included hundreds of supporters at the A&I Hall in Bangalow.

Democracy does not equal liberalism

In recent years, democracy seems to be taking sides. In political commentary, opinion columns, or even conversations with friends, after each major election, there appears to be a preferred ‘democratic’ candidate.

Interview with Paul Bender

Few contemporary bands have reshaped the language of modern music like Hiatus Kaiyote. Formed in Melbourne in 2011, the quartet of Nai Palm (vocals, guitar), Paul Bender (bass), Simon Mavin (keys) and Perrin Moss (drums) has become one of Australia’s most celebrated musical exports, earning global acclaim for a sound that seamlessly bridges jazz, soul, funk, hip hop, electronic music and progressive composition.

China: not a threat?

Your letter writer Trevor Syme needs to be brought up to speed re China’s intentions and associated activity in...

$80,000 upgrade for Mullum Tennis Club

The Mullumbimby Tennis Club via the the Northern Rivers Tennis Foundation (NRTF) is about to undergo an $80,000 upgrade after becoming beneficiaries of a Tennis NSW grant.

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Tweed Council’s ‘polluters pay’ motion adopted

A motion adopted on Thursday (yesterday) by Tweed Shire councillors will see them lobby for federal funding for councils to adapt to climate change disasters as well as a polluter pays levy.

Greens councillor Elia Hauge elected Byron’s deputy mayor

Mayor Sarah Ndiaye (Greens) sought to have the election of the deputy mayor position be voted on at the latest Byron Shire Council meeting on Thursday, 17 September.

Northern Rivers businesses take home a swag of regional awards

From blueberries and cinemas to post offices and pint-sized businesses, the Northern Rivers business community had plenty to celebrate at this year’s regional awards.

Future of 70 hectares of Lismore buyback land up for debate

Lismore residents are being asked to help decide what should happen to more than 70 hectares of flood-buyback land across the city.

The con job

What will the sales pitch be to sell off new subdivisions within the Byron Shire? The beaches, tree-lined avenues? Close to Gold Coast airport?...