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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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Bangalow Food Hub Proposal Withdrawn
Byron Shire Council has confirmed that a controversial development application for a massive food processing estate on the outskirts of Bangalow, variously dubbed a ‘food... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
$3m Land Swap to Help Flood-Hit Sth Murwillumbah
Member for Lismore Thomas George today announced $3 million in funding has been secured from the NSW Climate Change Fund to relocate South Murwillumbah businesses... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Macadamia Oil Factory Goes Up in Flames, $2 Million Damage
Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire in a macadamia oil processing plant at Alstonville in northern New South Wales. Emergency crews responded to... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Surfing for Science: Smartfin Collects Climate Change Data
Surfers are becoming citizen scientists by attaching fins to their boards that collect data from the ocean. The Smartfin is fitted with a GPS, a circuit... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Old Byron Hospital Closer to Being Community-Owned
Byron Shire Council and the Byron community now have six months to develop a proposal for the old Byron hospital site to keep it in... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Drone Helps Rescue Teens at Lennox Head Trial
A new rescue drone was barely out of the box before it was put to use in a real rescue at Lennox Head on Thursday. Two... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Mural on Children's Carnival Ride Labelled 'Sexist'
A mural on a children’s carnival ride depicting a scantily clad woman pushing her breasts together has divided residents of a northern New South Wales... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
MP Justine Elliot Questions NORTEC Sale
Justine Elliot, Labor’s federal member for Richmond has made urgent representation to the minister for jobs and innovation, Senator Michaelia Cash regarding NORTECs termination of... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Same-Sex Marriage: Minutes After Midnight
Glasgow Commonwealth Games sprinter Craig Burns and his partner of three years, fellow athlete Luke Sullivan, have tied the knot just minutes into January 9,... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Wild Storm Wreaks Havoc
Severe thunderstorms have caused widespread damage on the north coast this afternoon. The State Emergency Service has reported receiving around 60 calls for help. SES spokesperson, Jenny... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events