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Travel declaration required for travellers entering Queensland
Queensland Health says that all travellers from a state or territory with a declared COVID-19 hotspot (currently Victoria and from 1am Saturday, June 19 also New South Wales) are required to complete a Queensland Border Declaration Pass prior to entry.
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Morning Tea
Susan Tsicalas, President, BVCAG
The Brunswick Valley Cancer Action Group (BVCAG) recently held a raffle, a couple of bucket shakes and...
No SourDough$
Hayo van der Woude, Myocum
2021 promises to be the greatest year yet for revelations of unethical behaviour and corruption in...
Youth stage features at Byron Music Festival
Byron Youth Service says it is proud to be partnering with Byron Music to host the first ever Youth Stage event at the Byron Music Festival, to be held around the CBD and beachfront from June 18 to 20.
Localisation fantasy
Boyd Kellner, Newrybar
The world’s richest person, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has increased his wealth from $130 billion to $186...
Young animators shine on Ballina’s big screen
A group of up and coming local indigenous animators were excited to see their first films on the big screen at Ballina Fair Cinemas on Tuesday night.
COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens at Tweed Mall
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) has announced that a new location for getting the COVID -19 vaccination has opened today in Tweed Heads.
Stories about "Residents Group":
Another council strategy under fire
The Byron Shire Residents Group (BSRG) have claimed that the Byron Shire Council (BSC) figures used to predict the need for future housing in the Draft Residential Strategy (DRS) are fundamentally flawed.
Articles & Columns
‘Technically no longer human’ – can mRNA COVID-19 vaccines meld with your DNA?
It’s becoming increasingly common to see social media posts claiming that the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which include those made by Pfizer and Moderna, could alter a person’s DNA.
Local News
Lantern parade and fiery finish a blast
Eve Jeffery - 0
With just under 5,000 people including performers, workers, schools and volunteers, the 2021 Lismore Lantern Parade and accompanying festival was a sold-out event celebrating light.
Local News
Art headed for the bin after Lismore competition
Eve Jeffery - 2
Making rubbish look great is the outcome of a recent art competition in Lismore – Indigenous art, koalas, rainbows, bats and lorikeets all feature in artwork that will soon be printed onto new bins in Carrington Street.
Local News
Locals to fight back with a series about the REAL Byron Bay
Paul Bibby - 3
News that Netflix was planning to film a vacuous docudrama in Byron Bay brought a collective snort of derision across the Shire.
