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Floodplain Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby is a floodplain. Every time we have a heavy downpour I am up and down through the night,...
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Goonengerry residents still impacted by 2022 landslide
Residents awaiting the completion of the Federal Drive reconstruction have highlighted the impacts of losing connections to the hinterland...
Memorable honey
Victoria Cosford
Creamed honey – ah the memories! As a child, smearing it on to toast, I always felt there...
Nurses in shock as Murwillumbah surgical unit closes
Nursing staff at Murwillumbah Hospital were shocked and saddened earlier this week to find out that the surgical unit of the hospital will be closing and that they had just one week to decide what their future employment would be.
Kylie to headline Splendour in the Grass for 2024
Taking to the Splendour stage Kylie Minouge will be the opening night headline while she makes a triumphant return home and stamps her name in the annals of Splendour lore.
Interview with Ben Harper
Ben Harper is one of the premiere songwriters of his generation and there is always a feeling of that extra something special whenever he appears at Bluesfest – on its stages, he has collaborated with many of the festival’s favourites and he has captured the ears of anyone within reach.
Prime agricultural land to be rezoned for development in Lismore
Last night's Lismore Council meeting unanimously passed a voluntary planning agreement to rezone 70 hectares of prime agricultural land at 1055 Bruxner Highway.
Stories about "rugby union":
Byron Shire Rebels take minor premierships in senior rugby union
The Byron Shire Rebels have finished the regular season as minor premiers in first and second-grade rugby union, after the firsts won against Ballina...
Dolphins win U/18s Country Championship
The Far North Coast representative U/18s rugby union team has won the NSW Country Championships held in Sydney last weekend.
The Dolphins were undefeated throughout...
Lennox Head Trojans find their winning mojo
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The Lennox Head Trojans have turned their season around with back-to-back wins in the Far North Coast Rugby Unions’ President Cup.
The run started the...
Far North Coast side wins Richardson Cup
The Far North Coast rugby union side has won the Richardson Cup at the NSW Country Championships held at Tamworth over the long weekend.
Bangalow rugby continue form run with close win over Byron Bay
Strong leadership and sure-fire spot kicking from the Bangalow rugby team underpinned their 19–17 away win over Byron Bay in Far North Coast competition...
Byron Bay Rugby win through to Grand Final
Byron Bay have booked a place in the grand final by beating last year’s premiers Wollongbar-Alstonville on Saturday afternoon, 26–21.
‘It was without a doubt...
Byron on top of ladder at mid-season mark
Andrew Teuma
Byron Bay Rugby travelled to Albert Park, Casino, on Saturday to play against 7th-place Casino Bulls RUFC. After the bus trip Byron Bay...
Just another manic Sunday as purple rains on Devils
It is acknowledged by most sports fans that contests are won and lost in the head as much as on the field...
Byron union massive win over Casino
Byron Bay Rugby Union has posted a massive win over Casino on Saturday with a 78–10 hiding of the Bulls. The Bay made the trip west with only 16 players owing to a number of its squad unavailable because of injury.
From Byron to Bowral for country champs
NSW Rugby Union Country Championship on the weekend with the Far North Coast (FNC) representative team making the long trip to compete in the...
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Time to tape up
Could I suggest that all flood-affected residents in Mullumbimby turn up to the Byron Council chambers by 8.30am for the next meeting on 14...
Local News
Two charged following alleged pursuit – Ballina
About 12.20am (Thursday 14 March 2024), police from Richmond PD Highway Patrol attempted to stop an allegedly stolen Ford Focus on the M1 Motorway at West Ballina.
National News
NSW bans offshore mining and exploration for gas and oil
The NSW Labor government has now banned offshore mining and exploration for gas and oil in NSW waters. NSW is the first state to...
Local News
Extreme slip site on Tyalgum Road needs further work leading to road closure
The current work site on Tyalgum Road slip site has slipped further, after heavy rains affected both the site itself and the slope above the site.