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Australia Day Recognition to Byron's Local Heroes
The founder of a program offering a transitional program for women at risk has been named Byron Shire’s 2019 Citizen of the Year.
SHIFT Project... Read Story
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Economic Turbulence Brings Dip in Local Business Confidence
Business confidence in the Northern Rivers has dropped significantly over the past 12 months, a survey by the NSW Business Chamber shows.
The chamber’s quarterly... Read Story
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‘Flickerfest - Kapowerful Short Films!’
Flickerfest returns to the Northern Rivers from the 25th-27th January, for it’s 21st year screening a smorgasbord of the best short films from the Byron... Read Story
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Bluesfest 30th Birthday Artist List Grows
Aussie icon Tash Sultana will return to Bluesfest to help celebrate its 30th Anniversary over Easter.
Other ‘must-see’ acts on the festival’s latest artist announcement, released... Read Story
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Page Announces Retirement
Ballina MP Don Page has announced his retirement from public life at the end of this parliamentary term. In a statenment he said, “It has... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Anti-gas Protest Draws Big Crowd to Bentley
The organisers of an anti-gas protest say more than 2000 people gathered at a proposed drilling site on the state’s north coast today. Adam Guise, from... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Good News for Macadamia Farmers
Japan is one of the industry’s major export markets with 20 per cent of the Australian crop sold there. Once the FTA is signed, the existing... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
February Tourism Arrivals Hit Record
Last year’s falls in the Australian dollar appear to have boosted tourist arrivals into the nation. Bureau of Statistics figures on overseas arrivals and departures show... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Business Brains for Small Business
Local small businesses can take advantage of high quality business assistance right outside their door with the Small Biz Bus touring again. The bus visited... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Cuppa for Cancer World Record Attempt
Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea was launched this week with official sponsor Australian owned Madura Tea Estates. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is a national fundraising... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Maclean’s picturesque riverside reserve, McLachlan Park, is set to get a $1.28 million facelift. At a recent meeting, Clarence Valley Council approved a plan for exhibition... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Businesses Benefit from Winter Tourism Marketing
The Legendary Pacific Coast (TLPC) is still in top gear with more than 16,500 people visiting http://pacificcoast.com.au and the app during Jan/Feb. TLPC is now seeking... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events