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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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Falls Sings in the New Year
There was glitter, lingerie, flower power and pink flamingos galore throughout the young falls festival goers. The crowd were having a blast saying goodbye to... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Man Charged With Murder of Byron Bay DJ
A man has been charged with the murder of popular Byron Bay DJ Chris Bradley, known as DAD BOD, who died while attending Christmas Day... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Drones Deployed to Monitor Sharks
A $430,000 fleet of drones fitted with shark spotting technology will be patrolling north coast beaches this summer. The drones will be deployed at beaches in... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
North Coast Disability Services Under Threat
Greens North Coast MP and disability spokesperson Dawn Walker has lashed out at the NSW Government’s planned cuts to disability advocacy funding for the region. Ms... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Mega Sand Mine Proposal for Lennox
Opponents of sand mining at Lennox Head say an existing mine operator in the area has ‘snuck in’ a proposal for a massive expansion just... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
World-first Solar Train in Byron Bay
What is claimed to be the world’s first fully solar-powered train is now operating in Byron Bay. A refurbished 70-year-old ‘red rattler’ is running on a... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
NORTEC Pulls The Plug on Local Start Ups
More than a dozen local businesses have been left reeling after NORTEC abruptly terminated the leases of all the small businesses located at the three... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
The Bentley Effect Editors Recognised With Award
The editors of the documentary, The Bentley Effect, which tells the story of the region’s fight against coal seam gas mining, have won a prestigious... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Greens Slam Lismore Ski Jump Proposal
The Lismore City Council will next week consider a proposal to build an Olympic aerial training ski jump amid claims from the Lismore Greens that... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Casino Cannabis Venture One Step Closer with Licence Application
PUF Ventures Australia (PUFA) the group seeking to set up a medical cannabis farm and extraction plant near Casino, has filed application with the Australian... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events