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Fire burning beside Mullumbimby Woolworths under control

The Mullumbimby NSW Fire and Rescue Station House 388 was alerted to a large fire in a compound beside the Mullumbimby Woolworths supermarket at 8.22pm this evening.

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NAIDOC marks its 50-year milestone

Last Sunday marked the beginning of the 50th NAIDOC Week, an event which is celebrated from the first Sunday in July until the following Sunday.

Ratepayers are no longer safe

The McAuleys Lane development is a red flag for all ratepayers in the Shire. It is inconceivable that Byron...

Editorial – ‘One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain’ – Bob Marley

There’s an old gag about being a musician:  what’s the difference between a musician and a pizza?

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: From Coalmines to Childcare: How We Use Our Kids For Profit

Childcare shouldn’t hurt kids. But for-profit centres with huge casualised workforces are doing just that. The thought that a...

Foilboard crossing from Bali to G-Land

In a milestone for the foiling world, Australian waterman and Amos Shapes team rider Joshua Ku has become the first person to complete a stand-up paddle (SUP) hydrofoil crossing from Uluwatu, Bali to G-Land, Java.

Koalas on the move – working together to save lives

As koala breeding season approaches across the Northern Rivers, Friends of the Koala is urging the community to unite in protecting our region’s koalas. With increased koala movement expected in the coming months, now is the time for action, awareness, and collaboration.

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Women key to empowering communities facing disasters

A study by McNaugh and Inwood from University of Sydney’s University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH) agrues that, based on their research, as climate-related disasters become more frequent and severe, Australia must rethink who it sees as leaders in disaster response and recovery.

A thousand voices sing

Over a thousand students from public schools across the NSW north coast came together last week for a very special kids festival celebrating music and song.

Kyogle, Lismore, and Tweed shires receive funding to control invasive weeds

The highly invasive tropical soda apple, the Chinese violet, and Job’s tears are the three invasive weeds that are being targeted by Rous County Council with funding received through the Good Neighbours Program.

Motorcyclist dies after Uki crash

Emergency services were called in response to a crash between a ute and a motorcycle on Kyogle Road around 2.20pm Saturday afternoon.

Evacuations in Tweed, Ballina and Clarence Valley Shires

Island and coastal communities, among others across the Northern Rivers, received evacuation directions over the weekend.

Outdoor water use banned in Uki, Tyalgum, Terranora and West Cudgen

Strict emergency water restrictions are now in force in four localities in the Tweed Shire, as power outages and asset failures at several water treatment plants and pump stations threaten the water supply.

Update: Evacuate now Uki and surrounds

‘You must evacuate now because forecasted heavy rainfall will close evacuation routes. Cyclonic wind gusts may cause roads to be blocked and power outages...

Uki – some areas prepare to evacuate due to rising flood water

Prepare to evacuate low lying properties in Uki, especially along Kyogle Rd, Meadow Place and Smiths Creek say SES.

Kyogle and Mount Warning Road sites reopen before holiday season

Completion of major flood restoration works on Kyogle Road between Uki and Byangum Bridge before Christmas has proven to be a timely win for the Uki community and holiday motorists using the road.

Kyogle and Mount Warning roads flood restoration takes a major step forward

Four key sites, three sites on Kyogle Road between Uki and Byangum and another site on Mount Warning Road are now on the way to opening to dual land traffic by the end of 2024. 

Partial approval recommended for DA at Dunbible for unauthorised dwelling

Following compliance investigations at 300 Bakers Road, Dunbible, Tweed Shire Council staff have recommended approval of stages one and two, but not stage three of the development application. 

Tribute to Paul ‘Campo’ Campton as police reappeal for information on the fatal hit-and-run in Bangalow

The Byron Shire Rebels Rugby will pay tribute to  Paul ‘Campo’ Campton this Saturday as they host Casuarina in Bangalow. 

Temporary road and bridge closures – Alstonville and Tintenbar Bridge

Road closures for Alstonville and the Teven/Tintenbar Bridge will be taking place next week.

Opportunities for drug diversion improvements demonstrated in the UK

The scientific evidence is clear, and has been for a long time, that drug issues need to be treated as a health issue not as a police issue.