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Lismore LGA to re-enter Queensland border bubble
As Lismore local government area comes out of lockdown residents will also be permitted extra reasons to cross the border into Queensland from 1am 23 September.
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Planning staff back Wilsons Creek DA, residents’ concerns downplayed
Residents living near a proposed 15-lot housing development in Wilsons Creek say it will negatively impact a precious wildlife corridor on the site, exacerbate traffic safety problems on the surrounding roads, and damage the peaceful character of their quiet enclave.
Found – Have you seen Steve? Missing person
Mullumbimby man Steve Mustchin went missing at 11am this morning from Byron Bay Hospital and his family are asking locals to keep an eye out for him.
A new COVID-19 case flies into the Far North Coast
The Northern NSW Local Health District has confirmed that there is a new case of COVID-19 in Northern NSW today, and they will be included in NSW Health’s official reporting tomorrow.
Controversial Iron Gates development open for comment on 24 September
The community has 30 days to comment on the latest amended DA for the controversial Iron Gates development at Evans Head before it goes before the Northern Rivers Planning Panel once again.
Images released of men who robbed the Byron Bowlo
Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a licensed premises in Byron Bay earlier this year, have released CCTV images and are appealing for public information that may assist their inquiries.
Goonellabah drive-thru COVID testing this weekend at GSAC
With the community in lockdown, Lismore City Council says it is important for to get tested for COVID-19, even if you only have the mildest of symptoms.
Stories about "the Cook Cup":
Giants retain the Grant Cook Cup
The Mullumbimby Giants rugby league side have kept there unblemished 2018 record with a 22–20 win over Murwillumbah to retain the Cook Cup last...
Byron Echo
Vale Aunty Dulcie Nicholls 21.19.29 – 19.09.21
There is deep sadness in the community at the passing of Arakwal elder and matriarch, Dulcie Joan Nicholls, nee Kay, who was a proud Bundjalung woman born on Country at Tallow Creek, Byron Bay, October 21, 1929.
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Lismore coming out of lockdown
At midnight tonight (Wednesday 22 September) lockdown will be lifted for the Lismore local government area (LGA).
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Controversial Iron Gates development open for comment on 24 September
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The community has 30 days to comment on the latest amended DA for the controversial Iron Gates development at Evans Head before it goes before the Northern Rivers Planning Panel once again.
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Richmond Valley Council looks at thermal waste to energy
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At last night’s Richmond Valley Council meeting, councillors looked at a recommendation that Council receives and notes the information on the next steps to seek Alternate Waste Treatment solutions for landfill and recyclable waste streams.
