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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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Workshops Planned for Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Lismore
Indigenous entrepreneurs, current and aspiring, are encouraged to join in the exciting program of workshops and masterclasses that will be delivered in Lismore at the... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Clarence River Water Plan Continues to Divide as Toowoomba Mayor Backs Pumping Water Inland
It is an idea that just keeps bubbling to the surface — pumping water inland from the Clarence River in northern New South Wales. The latest... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Governments Face Political Backlash For Not Funding Infrastructure in Tourist Towns
The unrestricted growth of tourism in places such as Byron Bay could spark a political backlash, a leading industry group says. A new report commissioned by... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
2018 Splendour Line Up Announced
The list was greeted with great joy as the line up for this years Splendour in the Grass was released, social media kicked off, looks... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
New Site For $.5bn Tweed Valley Hospital Announced
The site for the half-billion dollar future Tweed Valley Hospital was announced today, with Tweed MP Geoff Provest saying it would bring a ‘jobs bonanza’... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Best of Blues
Even the soggy start to the 5 days smorgasbord of blues and roots could not dampen the spirits of the crowds. After all it’s Easter,... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
With public submissions closing on Thursday (March 29) for a massive new suburb in Byron Bay, local state Greens MP Tamara Smith delivered 76 West... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Global Bottled-Water Boom Sparks Local Fight
It’s the new battle in the bush — the bottled water wars. On one side is Australia’s $800-million-a-year bottled water industry and its suppliers, on the... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Plastic-Free Boy On a Mission to Save the World
Twelve-year-old Arlian Ecker is on a one-boy mission to make recycling cool as his superhero identity Plastic-Free Boy. Each time you are at the checkout, Alian... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Former Tatts Publicans Open at the Gollan
Lismore’s live music lovers and patrons of the Tatts Hotel were devastated last week to hear their favourite Keen Street watering hole had closed its... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events