Happy, excited, safe. These three words sum up the feelings of the Bloudani family as they adjust to their new lives in Brunswick Heads, 12 years after fleeing war-torn Syria.
Australia’s cricket legends, including local sporting icon Adam (Gilly) Gilchrist and Steve O’Keefe, will travel to Lismore next year to compete against the ‘Mayor’s 11 at Oakes Oval.
Creating a upgraded and vibrant welcome to Ballina and the Wigmore Arcade the new Tamar Street Bus Interchange upgrade is now complete and officially open for passengers.
A major player in the controversial West Byron development appears to be pulling the plug on his holding just days before the council’s Development Control Plan (DCP) for the subdivision is due to go on exhibition.
The millionaire Sydney developer behind the controversial West Byron subdivision is believed to have bought the disused former Inghams chicken factory site further along Ewingsdale Road.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative was marked on December 3, with Byron Shire Council taking part in the global project that recognises the International Day of People with Disability.
Last Friday saw over 1,000 people converge onto the streets of Ballina to demonstrate, advocate and educate their community about domestic and family violence.
Last week I went to my first Rising Tide blockade of Newcastle coal port. I marvelled at the courage of people of all ages who put aside personal comfort to join in direct action for our planet.
