Man’s fun-run to keep Byron’s homelessness service afloat
Mathew Broster was on the bones of his backside last October and found comfort in a Byron Bay Cottage – and now he’s running hard to pay them back.
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Man found hiding in motel roof after ugly street violence
A Queensland man involved in an ugly incident with a woman on the street was found hiding in the roof of a North Coast motel. Here’s what happened.
‘Lost souls’: Cry for help to save Byron’s only homelessness service
Byron’s only homelessness service is desperate for help to fill a huge funding gap after more people were counted sleeping rough in the tourist hub than Sydney.
Byron mayor says residents often overlooked in tourism hub
The transformation of the old Byron hospital into a much-needed community hub is due to be finished early 2024. It comes as the mayor has said the town needs more facilities for locals.
‘My miracle man’: Father stirs from coma after shocking crash
A Tweed dad – his family’s “miracle man” – has woken up after 13 days in a coma following a horror car crash 2km from home. Here’s what his partner had to say.
Watch: Massive new $723m Tweed hospital taking shape
Drone footage shows progress on the Tweed’s new state-of-the-art hospital, while a Rapid Outreach Service has been unveiled and work has started on a new ambulance station.
Free parking revealed for regional NSW hospitals
The state government has revealed patients and visitors can soon park for free at regional health facilities, including the new $723 million Tweed hospital.
‘It’s disappointing’: 42 people charged in Splendour crackdown
A police crackdown at Splendour in the Grass has seen more than 40 people hit with criminal charges after an assortment of drugs – including MDMA and cannabis – were seized across the four-day blitz.
Meet the kings and queens of Byron Bay’s cafe scene
Byron Bay is famous for its beaches, celebrity appeal and taste for tourism – and there’s no shortage of trendy coffee spots. Meet the visitor hub’s cafe kings and queens.
Labourer in court after threat to ‘put a bullet’ in woman’s head
A Byron Shire man has landed in court after threatening his partner, telling her he would “put a bullet in her head” after a heated argument.
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