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Byron Writers Festival Full Program Announced
Byron Writers Festival 2019 (2-4 August) has revealed a powerful and inspiring program featuring more than 140 Australian and international speakers spanning fiction, memoir, crime,... Read Story
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Order of Australia for Big Scrub Founder
Across the country today, the Queen is honouring Australians during the celebration of her birthday.
Locally, Big Scrub Landcare President Dr. Tony Parkes has been appointed... Read Story
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Byron Bay gets Noted in Europe – for Overtourism
Byron Bay has featured in a European Union (EU) study on overtourism. It was one of 12 non-EU, and the only Australian destination, included in... Read Story
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World's Largest Macadamia Processor Switches to Solar
The world’s largest macadamia processor has turned to solar power in a bid to lower energy costs, lift profitability, and reduce its environmental footprint.
The Macadamia... Read Story
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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 -
Major Milestone for Bonalbo MPS
Member for Lismore, Thomas George today laid a ceremonial brick in the new Bonalbo Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) as part of a topping out ceremony to... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Bank for the Poor for Northern Rivers
A Nobel Peace Prize-winning ‘bank for the poor’ could soon begin operating in Grafton. The Grameen Bank, founded by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is a microfinance... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events