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Bruns gets a new wellness centre

A change of use for the former Wraight’s mechanic workshop in Brunswick Heads was waved through unanimously by councillors at their November 14 meeting, paving the way for a takeaway cafe and wellness gym and recovery centre.

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Big year for the Byron Bay Boardriders club

The Byron Bay Boardriders club finished 2024 with their annual presentation awards afternoon in front of a crowd of...

Lithium-ion battery warning

The NSW Government has issued an alert about potential fire dangers of poor-quality lithium-ion battery powered products.

Taken for a ride

Michael Sarpi, (Letters, November 20) the prices of petrol ARE exorbitant in Byron Bay. The prices seem to have...

Intern aids Byron Wetland’s restoration

An exchange student has been assisting the Byron Environmental Centre with vital restoration efforts to protect Byron’s wetlands.

Younger generation steps up for marine life  

More than 150 young humans from eight local high schools gathered at Ballina Coast High School last week for a day devoted to learning about, and defending, our precious marine environments.

Arrest over Tweed Heads fatal assault

Police say they’ve extradited and charged a man over the alleged fatal assault of another man in Tweed Heads last week.

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Leard Forest clearing halted for winter

Whitehaven Coal yesterday announced it would halt its clearing of Leard State Forest until September following an injunction in the NSW Land and Environment Court by the Maules Creek Community Council.

Dozens rail against council decision to oust blockade campers

Narrabri residents pleaded with their local councillors yesterday not to force campers off public lands in the shire in the face of a growing number of forest protectors blockading a controversial coal-mine project.

Drawing the line on Leard State Forest

Deep in the Leard State Forest, something massive is stirring. Whitehaven Coal is set to construct the Maules Creek mine, decimating local farming communities and critically endangered woodland.

Insight on blockades against coal mine

Over the next week climate change group 350.org in collaboration with local Lock the Gate Alliance groups will be hosting information sessions about the blockade to stop Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek Coal mine near Narrabri in North Western NSW.

NSW vending machines for HIV self-testing kits

NSW Health has announced a $350,000 pilot project for the installation of public vending machines with HIV self-testing kits.

Missing teen alert

Police are asking the public for help finding a teenage girl missing from Sydney but seen recently on the Northern Rivers.

Arrest over Tweed Heads fatal assault

Police say they’ve extradited and charged a man over the alleged fatal assault of another man in Tweed Heads last week.

Anthony Albanese springs back to life

In its final session for the year, the Australian Senate passed 45 bills last week, most of them in a marathon session on Thursday. The ones that were left behind show the priorities of the government as we all head towards an election in 2025.