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How can we keep paying for incompetence

The only way forward is going backwards. That’s how I explain the current situation of Byron Shire Council. The...

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Robot armies

Nuclear war now seems a matter of not if, but when: the bulletin of atomic scientists now has us...

Lynda Dean – a life of love and making the world a better place

My beloved Lynda Dean was the rock and the heart that held in place not only me and our family, but an extraordinary network of friends and communities throughout the Byron Shire and far beyond.

Greens urged to back pathway to end native forest logging

Some of NSW’s most respected and long-standing forest campaigners and scientists have today urged the Greens not to support the Nationals' attempt to disallow the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) method.

NSW gambling reforms announced

The Minns government says it is delivering on a key election commitment with its latest tranche of gaming reforms, giving people and families stronger protections against gambling harm and tightening the rules concerning gambling promotion and marketing.

Big Council rates rise coming – self-reflection

A chance for self-reflection? Maybe Byron Shire Council should look at having a staff reduction, instead of a rate...

Chamber and businesses support Byron Hospital

The Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce and Community with First National Real Estate have stepped up and provided $1,000 of equipment for the new 20-bed Care Awaiting Placement (CAP) ward at Byron Central Hospital that opened in June.

Stories about "teenagers":

From homework to heartache: why children are turning to AI

Artificial intelligence is becoming a normal part of growing up, with new eSafety research showing almost four in five Australian children aged 10 to 17 have used an AI assistant. While AI assistants are commonly associated with helping people learn, create content and complete tasks, the research shows children are increasingly using these tools to seek advice, reassurance and to discuss sensitive personal issues.

Cross-border drug charges

Detectives from the Gold Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) have charged two teenagers and New South Wales Police (NSWPOL) have charged a man following a cross-border operation targeting the trafficking and supply of illegal drugs between New South Wales and Queensland.

Police appeal for Mickalya Schipp’s whereabouts

Police have thanked the public and media for help finding a teenage girl reported missing last week.

Snapchat complies with new minimum age law

Snapchat has announced the implementation of new age verification measures for its Australian community, in compliance with Australia's Social Media Minimum Age Act (SMMA).

Three boys charged with property offences – Lismore

NSW Police say that three boys have been charged following an investigation into alleged property offences near Lismore.

Police target teenage shoplifters across Tweed/Byron

Police say they’ve charged a teenage boy with seven counts of shoplifting, and four counts of entering enclosed lands without a lawful excuse, as part of an ongoing operation in the Tweed/Byron district.

Operation Regional Mongoose nabs three teens in Lismore

NSW police say that three teens would face a court over alleged traffic offences in the Northern Rivers during Operation Regional Mongoose.

The danger years for food allergies

A University of Queensland project aims to make the teenage years safer for Australian children diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies. 

Gold Coast armed robbery charges

NSW police have charged three teenagers and a man following multiple alleged armed robberies across the Gold Coast, Logan and Brisbane over the weekend.

FOMO keeping young people glued to their screens

We've know for a long time that the social media world is not always a fun or safe place to be and new research shows that many young people would like to cut back their viewing habits.

Greens urged to back pathway to end native forest logging

Some of NSW’s most respected and long-standing forest campaigners and scientists have today urged the Greens not to support the Nationals' attempt to disallow the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) method.

Ballina Council makes decision on Ross Lane

With the absence of all four of its progressive councillors for various reasons, Ballina Council pushed ahead with its agenda at yesterday's monthly meeting, including a decision which is likely to close Ross Lane for months while the road is upgraded.

Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

Imagine Northern Rivers says Mullumbimby is the only community across the region to rank new models of governance and decision-making as the number one element of its preferred future, and last week locals gathered to work out how to make it real.

Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a local missing man.