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2020 Bluesfest Cancelled: ‘We are heartbroken’
Bluesfest has cancelled their 2020 event. They made an announcement on Facebook this morning.
‘To everyone involved with Bluesfest,
It is obvious we will not be on... Read Story
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$4.5m Announced in Renewable Energy Grants
Two renewable energy projects have received funding as part of the NSW government Regional Community Energy Fund (RCEF) totalling close to $4.5m.
Coolamon Energy... Read Story
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Southern Cross University to Close Two Campuses Over Coronavirus
Southern Cross University has closed its Gold Coast and Lismore campuses today after a staff member was diagnosed with COVID-19.
It is the first reported... Read Story
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Emaciated Sea Turtles Wash Up on Northern NSW Beaches
An increase in the number of emaciated sea turtles washing up along the northern New South Wales coastline has conservationists worried.
“There’s not a lot of... Read Story
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Community Fights for Old Byron Hospital Site
Greens Member for Ballina Tamara Smith MP has gained a commitment from the NSW Health Minister during Question Time that he will consider keeping the... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Festival Extension Approved at Parklands
North Byron Parklands, home to Falls Festival and Splendour in the Grass, has been granted a 20-month extension to its five-year trial by the independent... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Beach Hotel in Byron Sold for $70 Million
The Beach Hotel in Byron Bay is once again changing hands with The Australian reporting that it has sold for $70 million. Impact Investment Group, a... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Poor NBN Connections are Costing Small Business Thousands
Delays and disruptions in the rollout of the NBN are costing NSW businesses, on average, more than $9000, according to a survey by the State’s... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Lismore Council to Consider $90m Shopping Square Expansion
The Lismore City Council has been asked to consider a $90 million expansion of the Lismore Shopping Square, but already there are fears it could... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Backlash Over Shark Nets Decision
The state government is facing a backlash over its decision to reinstall shark nets on the North Coast. NSW DPI announced on Friday that the trial... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Broken promises regarding the roll out and delivery of the NBN were the key focus of the meeting between MP Justine Elliot, Shadow Minister for... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Flood Victims Still Struggling to Find Affordable Housing
Almost 6 months after the devastating floods forced tens of thousands from their homes, the region’s housing crisis shows no sign of abating. “Unless someone is... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Native Bush Food Demand Outstripping Supply
The demand for Australian native foods across the country is by far exceeding supply, according to the industry’s peak body. Australian Native Food and Botanicals (ANFAB)... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Destination NSW Funding Available for Local Events
The NSW government, through Destination NSW has opened the 2018 Flagship Fund. The fund offers two grant options for local festivals and events to help... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events