‘Keep pressure on’: Byron Bay homeless hub still in the lurch
Tourism haven Byron Bay’s only organisation dedicated to helping the homeless has received a much-needed cash injection – but it’s still nowhere near enough. Here’s why.
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‘Every Penny counts’: Koala guardian’s cute close encounter
A hobby farmer has had a special visit from an adorable Aussie icon dubbed Penny after committing to creating a big koala food corridor through her property in the state’s far north.
‘Blown away’: Wave of support for para surfer after return to ocean
Joel Taylor ended up paralysed from the waist down after a terrible surfing accident in Hawaii. Years later, he’s hit the water again – and the North Coast is jumping on board to help him onto the world stage.
‘Thought our community was friendly’: Cat trap letter fears
Residents of a northern NSW street have raised concerns after receiving menacing letters about catching a cat in a rabbit trap and making the pet disappear. Now, a cat owner has spoken out.
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Who are the top talents coming to Northern Rivers festival?
Nationally celebrated performers and talented circus artists from the Byron Shire will be on show across 50 acts during the festival, to be held in Mullumbimby in September.
Why Wollongbar’s respected TAFE cooking teacher is the best
For more than 15 years, David Forster has been sharing his culinary skills with students on the Northern Rivers. Now he’s been formally recognised for his dedication.
Lennox Head surfing event postponed due to Covid concerns
After “constant consultation” with key stakeholders, Surfing NSW has made the difficult decision to postpone one of the most highly-anticipated junior events in Australia.
Revealed: What will be built once windmill house is demolished
Despite community outrage over the loss of this iconic and much-loved East Ballina home, it’s going to be knocked down. Now the owner of the beachfront site has unveiled their plans.
Seagulls in debt: Ballina Shire Council’s latest offer to rugby club
The Ballina Seagulls are the NRRRL’s reigning premiers and will celebrate the club’s centenary this year. But they owe thousands of dollars to the council.
Not everyone believes we have a housing affordability ‘crisis’
“I would consider homelessness a crisis, I would not consider housing affordability a crisis, and I think there is a distinction there. I would say housing affordability is an issue that we need to address.”
‘My son’s on trial’: Dad’s fight for gay son
PARENTS take to the streets with emotional letter calling on people to vote yes as they fight for their gay son’s rights.
‘10,000 submissions to bring the Dunoon Dam project back’
Ballina Shire Council is reconsidering its support for Rous County Council’s future water plan, with one councillor saying the situation was now “very different”.
Council reaches decision on ‘dangerous’ family pet dog Daisy
When they rehomed her through the RSPCA, Daisy’s Ballina family didn’t even know that she’d been declared a dangerous dog by a council in Sydney.
Tributes flow for ‘generous’, ‘people-loving’ librarian
The much-loved 88-year-old was also a former Northern Star reporter and is remembered as a person who “did a lot for the people of Ballina”.
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