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$3 million for regional news outlets in NSW
The NSW government has announced a new $3 million fund to assist regional communities to have access to trusted news sources covering the stories that matter.
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$3 million for regional news outlets in NSW
The NSW government has announced a new $3 million fund to assist regional communities to have access to trusted news sources covering the stories that matter.
Greyhound nightmare
Has the greyhound racing industry no shame?
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has condemned an invasive and painful greyhound breeding...
Cheeky Cabaret returns!
Following the Cheeky season is some incredible live music, including Ella Hooper: Small Town Temple tour, Libby O’Donovan – cabaret singer extraordinaire, Stella Donnelly: Flood Australian tour, Liz Stringer and William Crighton co-headlining in a powerhouse performance, and the house is thrilled to announce the fabulous Tim Rogers & The Twin Set coming in April.
Local MP mute over PM diary secrecy
Local federal Labor MP, Justine Elliot, has declined to comment on why her government are refusing to provide the diary of Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, as a public document.
The greater good
Byron Council has ratified the International Charter of Human Rights, complete with fine legal minds that developed a Charter...
Big cheque for WardellCORE
This week, Wardell's Community Organised Resilience Effort was awarded $10,000 by Southern Cross Credit Union to start a community garden program.
Stories about "total fire ban":
Total fire ban from midnight as heatwave conditions predicted
As severe heatwave weather warnings are issued for the weekend over large parts of Australia all fire permits have been suspended from tonight.
Total Fire Ban for the Far North Coast today
The New South Wales RFS have declared a Total Fire Ban for the Far North Coast and North Western regions today, Monday 23 November, owing to forecast hot and windy conditions.
Total fire ban for Far North Coast – Friday
A total fire ban is in place for the Far North Coast today (Friday, 25 September) with the fire danger being rated as ‘Very High’.
Youths arrested after setting fire during Total Fire Ban – Kingscliff
Two youths have been arrested after allegedly setting a fire during a Total Fire Ban in Kingscliff earlier this week.
Total fire ban and a stinker of a day on the way
A total fire ban is in place across New South Wales today, with strong winds, low humidity and temperatures in some parts expected to hit 40 degrees Celsius.
Total fire ban as 22 fires burn on North Coast
The Rural Fire Service has declared a total fire ban for our region today, with the fire danger rating declared severe. There are currently 22 fires burning between Coffs Harbour and the Queensland border.
National News
Vale Professor Will Steffen – leading climate scientist
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Leading climate scientist Professor Will Steffen has died of pancreatic cancer in Canberra at 75.
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Oil spill on M1 near Byron, traffic backed up to Brunswick Heads exit
An accident on the M1 has brought southbound traffic to a standstill from the Brunswick Heads exit at Gulgan Road and Tweed Street.
Local News
Four arrested over alleged break-ins, trespass – Casino
Four boys have been arrested by police investigating alleged aggravated break and enter and trespass offences in Casino on Monday, 30 January.
Byron Echo
V-Day returns to Byron Bay, February 14
A mass global action, One Billion Rising, which aims to end violence against women and children, is planned for V-Day on February 14, Main Beach, Byron Bay from 7am.