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Flood warning for Richmond and Wilsons Rivers
A deepening low pressure trough through the northeast of the state is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms during Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the State Emergency Service.
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Frontline workers
I’ve just read an ABC News article re the ‘burn out’ of Australian nurses. For the last two years...
Last chance for tickets to Byron Shire Council Meet the Candidates forum
Today is your last chance to get tickets to tonight’s Byron Shire Meet the Candidates forum in the Byron Theatre.
Water security needed and that means we need to think beyond the traditional dam
As two professional engineers, each with over 40 years of experience in the water industry, we support Rous County Council’s decision to start tapping into underground water resources to meet the growing water supply needs of our region.
Funding for Rural Landholder projects in 2022
The closing date for applications to join the Rural Landholder Initiative project is looming and rural property owners are...
Secret report reveals government ignored advice to stop logging after Black Summer fires
Following a leaked report it has become clear that independent advice to the NSW government to stop logging areas hardest hit by the Black Summer bushfires was ignored.
Cr Reece Byrnes leads the Labor ticket for Tweed Council elections
Reece Byrnes is heading up the Labor ticket for the upcoming Tweed Shire Council elections. Mr Byrnes has been...
Stories about "rugby union":
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...
Disappointing trip south for Byron
Byron Bay rugby’s season-defining road trip to Grafton was a major disappointment. The scoreline read 30–0 but in truth the Bay simply failed to turn up.
Big weekend for Byron Shire union
In a local derby blockbuster, all three of the shire’s union teams descended on the rec grounds in Byron Bay for a rainy day event on Saturday.
Byron Bay rugby union down but not out
Byron Bay rugby were beaten 44–15 by First Grade front runners Wollongbar-Alstonville on Saturday. In a game of three parts, a feisty and competitive opening 10 minutes was followed by a spectacular five-try blitz by the Pioneers.
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Storms and rain for Tuesday and Wednesday in the Northern Rivers
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is predicting widespread thunderstorms and rain for the Northern Rivers.
Byron Echo
Byron candidates 2021 Q&A part 2
Buckle in, seats upright, and loosen the belt!
It’s time to see what candidates have to say – in full – about our collective issues...
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COVID update – Aquarius, Lismore sewage fragments and the South African variant
The Northern NSW Local Health District says there have been no new cases of COVID-19 reported in the 24 hours to 8pm 28 November, but, they are urging residents in the Lismore area to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms.
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Last chance for tickets to Byron Shire Council Meet the Candidates forum
Today is your last chance to get tickets to tonight’s Byron Shire Meet the Candidates forum in the Byron Theatre.
