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Remembering Tony’s big heart and vision
Scores of ‘old’ friends and admirers of Tony Narracott gathered to reminisce at the Byron Golf Club last week, 17 years after Tony’s ‘Living Wake’.
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Accident on M1 at Tyagarah
A motor vehicle accident at Tyagarah yesterday saw a young woman taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital.
Film festival opens with Aquarius Festival doco
The opening night film at this year’s Byron Bay Film Festival (October 18–27) is a feature-length documentary of the 1973 Aquarius Festival.
NORPA’s Wildskin roars into life!
Get ready to go on a wild ride of storytelling, physical theatre, laughter and song with NORPA’s epic show Wildskin, opening Thursday 12 September.
Tas government finally releases shocking State of the Environment Report
Yesterday's release of Tasmania's first State of the Environment Report in fifteen years shows that Tasmania's unique environment is being destroyed by extractive industries and their political allies, with national consequences.
More illegal camping enforcement on the cards
For years the beachside streets of Ocean Shores, South Golden Beach and New Brighton have been a haven for van campers looking to park up for the night.
Man dies in two-vehicle crash at Ballina
Yesterday afternoon emergency services were called to Tamarind Drive, Ballina, following reports of a crash.
Stories about "Tyalgum":
Keeping watch on Tyalgum Road
Residents keen to stay up to date on the status of the temporary track at Tyalgum Road – particularly during significant rain events – are urged to sign up to a new SMS alert system launched by Tweed Shire Council.
Tyalgum Road landslip barriers closed due to heavy rain
Heavy rainfall led to the closure of Tyalgum Road at the site of the extreme landslip that happened during the 2022 floods.
Water restrictions lifted for Tyalgum after heavy rain
The recent rain has led to water restrictions being removed at Tyalgum as the heavy rainfall has replenished the Tweed’s water supplies.
Tyalgum Level 2 water restrictions start next week
Level 2 water restrictions will be introduced for Tyalgum residents at 11.59 pm on Thursday, 26 October 2023 unless there is significant rainfall.
Over $61 million to fix flood damaged roads in Tweed
As the flood 2022 bills come rolling in for Tweed Shire Council (TSC) it has become apparent that almost half of the $125 million total repair bill will be spent on repairing landslides that have impacted access routes.
Australia Day in the Tweed
The Tweed community will reflect, respect and celebrate what it means to be part of the unfolding national story on Australia Day.
Tyalgum ready to celebrate the festive season
Tyalgum are looking forward to a very exciting Festive Season as the alternative route to town is now upgraded and they are looking forward to an exciting range of events are on.
Police pursuit after ute and motorbike stolen
NSW Police were at Pat Smith Park in Dulguigan, after reports a motorcycle had been stolen. As they arrived two males fled the scene, one on a motorcycle and the other in an Isuzu utility. The utility failed to stop for police and a pursuit was initiated.
Tackling cancer one shave at a time
Often a 'good' cause doesn’t have meaning for you until it touches your life – but Northern Rivers woman Felicity Guinea had already started her campaign to help fight cancer when news of a family member’s illness came to light.
New water restrictions for Tyalgum
The Tyalgum Water Supply area will move to level two water restrictions from midnight Sunday, 6 December.Tweed Shire Council announced on Wednesday
Local News
Man dies in two-vehicle crash at Ballina
Yesterday afternoon emergency services were called to Tamarind Drive, Ballina, following reports of a crash.
Byron Echo
Climate scientist gives presentation
Renowned climate scientist, Dr Joelle Gergis, will give a presentation, ‘Highway to Hell: Are We Stuck in a Climate Action Cul-de-sac?’ at the Brunswick Picture House.
National News
The Australian Koala Foundation urges people to raise their voices
For the rest of September, the Australian Koala Foundation are inviting wildlife lovers from all over the world to ‘Join the Chorus’ of support for Save the Koala Month.
National News
Inmates petition for phone calls and education rights
Greens MP and spokesperson for justice Sue Higginson has today tabled two inmate-led, inmate-only paper petitions in the NSW parliament, the largest of their kind collected.