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2020 Bluesfest Cancelled: ‘We are heartbroken’
Bluesfest has cancelled their 2020 event. They made an announcement on Facebook this morning.
‘To everyone involved with Bluesfest,
It is obvious we will not be on... Read Story
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$4.5m Announced in Renewable Energy Grants
Two renewable energy projects have received funding as part of the NSW government Regional Community Energy Fund (RCEF) totalling close to $4.5m.
Coolamon Energy... Read Story
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Southern Cross University to Close Two Campuses Over Coronavirus
Southern Cross University has closed its Gold Coast and Lismore campuses today after a staff member was diagnosed with COVID-19.
It is the first reported... Read Story
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Emaciated Sea Turtles Wash Up on Northern NSW Beaches
An increase in the number of emaciated sea turtles washing up along the northern New South Wales coastline has conservationists worried.
“There’s not a lot of... Read Story
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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 -
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