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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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Byron Council budget up for discussion as rates rise looms

There is a potential 30 per cent or more rate rise in the wind for Byron Shire ratepayers by 2030. What’s needed is clear and concise budget documentation, accessible to your average ratepayer. It would seem the least Byron Shire Council (BSC) could provide in accordance with commitments to inform the community.
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Northern Rivers clubs shine at Clubs & Community Awards

Club Lennox and Twin Towns were among Northern Rivers clubs recognised at the Clubs & Community Awards, held last Thursday in Sydney.
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Pottsville Beach Community Hall celebrates 40 years

The Pottsville Beach Community Hall is celebrating its 40th birthday and the whole community is invited to join the party.
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Local NewsAslan Shand - 0

Morrison Avenue a ‘disgrace’

Local Mullumbimby residents are saying Byron Shire Council (BSC) needs to step up and fix Morrison Avenue properly.
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Byron EchoRichard Adams, Kingscliff - 0

Difficult times

We live in difficult times: so it’s good to know some things are certain; the sun will rise in...
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AI: Artificial Intelligence, or Artificial Inflation?

It feels as if AI is everywhere – whether it’s those intrusive bots on every website or every headline about how it’s either going to be a boon for humanity, or end us.
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Stories about "Storm":

Safer than falling out of bed

Byron Echo Graeme Gibson & Meg Bishop - 0
When we were looking to buy a house in Kyogle town, about nine years ago, one of the great attractions of one property we were interested in, was the large hoop pine in the backyard.
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Major storm havoc hits Byron Shire

Local News The Echo - 0
A severe thunderstorm moved across the Northern Rivers from the south west last Thursday (January 23) morning. Extremely high winds caused extensive damage, with falling...
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Winds up to 125km per hr in Lismore storm

Local News The Echo - 2
More than 3,500 homes in and south of Lismore were reportedly still without power this morning after an overnight storm.
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Volunteers rescue drivers trying to cross flood waters

Local News Mia Armitage - 4
People drove through flood waters during wild storm weather on the Northern Rivers over the weekend, despite numerous official emergency warnings, keeping volunteer rescuers busy.
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More rain, wind gusts of up to 90kph

Local News The Echo - 1
An East Coast Low off the south-east Queensland coast is expected to bring an increase in winds, surf and rain to northern New South Wales from Friday.
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Power goes out on the Far North Coast

Local News The Echo - 4
Essential Energy says that just over 21,000 homes and businesses on the Far North Coast were affected by unplanned outages on Saturday night, following the severe storms that swept through the region.
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Flood Watch issued ahead weekend weather in north east NSW

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The wet weather likely to continue over the NSW/QLD coastal border region over the weekend, with heavy falls possible in Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast Sunday and Monday.
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Man dies when tree crushes Federal home

Local News The Echo - 0
Last night's storms in the northern rivers have caused severe damage to property and a man has died as the result of wind across the area
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Storm wreaks havoc at Lismore Base Hospital

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Nineteen people including newborn babies in Lismore Base Hospital's maternity wing had to be rescued on Sunday afternoon after a section of scaffolding collapsed in a storm, crashing onto the roof and trapping them inside.
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Severe thunderstorm warning

Local News The Echo - 0
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in parts of the northern rivers over the next several hours.
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Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

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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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Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

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The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.
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Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

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Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.
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Community housing industry call for major expansion in upcoming NSW budget

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The community housing industry are calling on the NSW government to use next week's State Budget to unlock a major expansion of community housing.
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