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Today is World Homelessness Day and World Mental Health Day
Homelessness Australia says a shocking number of Australians with psychosocial disabilities are struggling with unmet housing and support needs, prompting calls for an urgent expansion of services.
Byron Shire Council starts the term with a song
Yesterday the new Byron Shire mayor and eight councillors took their seats in the Council Chambers in Mullumbimby to declare an affirmation to serve the community, and to outline some of their ideas.
Today is Ageism Awareness Day
October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day, initiated by EveryAGE Counts and now marked in many countries around the world. This year there is a special focus on ageism in advertising.
Non-alcoholic Hiatus Beers: award-winning beer
Founded in 2022 by a couple of ex-Stone & Wood employees, Hiatus Beers is all about brewing crisp, refreshing,...
Learn how to respond in an emergency
The Mullumbimby SES Unit is holding a workshop at the end of the month to inform women in the community about things they can do to protect themselves and their homes.
Thunderstorm risk for Northern Rivers and SE Qld
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning that severe thunderstorms could bring damaging wind, heavy rain and large hail to parts of northern NSW and South East Queensland tonight (Tuesday 8 October) and also tomorrow.
Stories about "the bay rollers":
‘Fresh meat’ for Byron’s Bay Rollers
Byron's own roller derby team, the Bay Rollers, had their season sign-up day on Friday evening, which included the inaugural intake for the new junior league.
Bay Rollers host biggest bash ever
This weekend Byron’s derby team The Bay Rollers will host the biggest roller derby event that has ever taken place in the northern rivers.
Player profile – Jamaica Me Crazy
If you know someone from your club who would be a great subject for a Player Profile, email: [email protected].
Rollers over Tweed Valley Vixens sit second on Coalition ladder
Recently The Bay Rollers took on their derby sisters the Tweed Valley Vixens, in a double header of derby in Lismore. Coming out strong from the first whistle, the Bay Rollers soon extended their lead by well over 100 in the first 15 minutes.
North takes on south in derby
It's on again this weekend in the roller rink when two local teams take on the girls from the south. Tweed Valley Vixens and...
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Tweed mayoral news
Aslan Shand - 3
You would be excused for thinking that the Tweed Shire mayoral and deputy-mayoral election was underwhelming if you watched yesterday’s Tweed Shire Council (TSC) meeting. But the furore that has erupted since on social media paints a very different picture.
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Wallum case delayed
The Federal Court of Australia has amended the dates of the highly anticipated legal proceedings for Save Wallum Incorporated v Clarence Property Corporation Limited Anon, to 21-28 February 2025.
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Byron Shire Council starts the term with a song
Eve Jeffery - 4
Yesterday the new Byron Shire mayor and eight councillors took their seats in the Council Chambers in Mullumbimby to declare an affirmation to serve the community, and to outline some of their ideas.
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Dr Google and the crosswords
When Stephen Clarke’s crosswords first appeared I too found them hard.
But after persevering and with a bit of help from Dr Google, I have...
