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What a weekend! National Circus Fest success at Mullum
It was a big weekend of acrobatic feats at the National Circus Fest, held at the Mullum Showgrounds.
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Mullum biz petition for road improvements
A petition from Mullumbimby industrial estate business owners will be tabled at the upcoming September 29 meeting, which calls on Council to upgrade pothole ridden Manns Road.
Byron Shire floodplain risks to be highlighted to NSW premier
Byron Shire Council have recognised 1,454 flood-affected homes in Byron Shire that could benefit from the government’s much touted assistance via its Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation.
Businesses launch campaign against holiday let policy
Businesses who say they would be adversely impacted by Council’s proposal to cap holiday letting to 90 days have gone on the offensive by launching a PR campaign.
Ocea Curtis takes third place at national qualifier in Merewether
Lennox Head surfer, Ocea Curtis, has finished third in the U/16 girls division of the Grom Search National Qualifier...
Bluesfest offers Doobies as one and three day tickets go on sale?
Bluesfest has announced that The Doobie Brothers will be bringing their 50th Anniversary Tour to the festival stage on closing night of the 2023 festival weekend.
Iron Gates developer launches appeal against DA refusal at Evans Head
It is a saga that has been going on for over 30 years and that some hoped might finally have come to an end. But that is not to be the case with an appeal against the refusal of the Iron Gates development application (DA) at Evans Head now having been submitted.
Stories about "Van travellers":
Where do the homeless and travellers go during the pandemic?
Locals have reported that there are increasing numbers of campers at places like Broken Head and Scarrabellotti’s Lookout as isolation and lockdown leaves people with less options of where to set up camp.
A call for designated vanpacking areas
Vanpackers should be welcomed into the Shire and given designated parking areas, rather than being ostracised for the actions of a small minority, a veteran van man says.
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Lismore at the HART of helping transport needs
It is challenging enough when you need to get around to medical appointments let alone if you don’t have access to transport.
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Road access from Bilambil Heights to Tweed Heads via Scenic Drive restored
The significant washout of two sections of Scenic Drive during the devastating flood of February–March left the route inaccessible.
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$700,000 on offer to Northern Rivers charities
With the key focus areas of health, young people and social wellbeing Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has $700,000 available to not-for-profit and community groups.
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Bluesfest offers Doobies as one and three day tickets go on sale?
Bluesfest has announced that The Doobie Brothers will be bringing their 50th Anniversary Tour to the festival stage on closing night of the 2023 festival weekend.
