Work underway on new Tweed-Byron hinterland rainforest walk
A new multimillion-dollar rainforest walking track in northern NSW has been given the green light and construction has kicked into gear. Find out more.
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Meet the kings and queens of Ballina’s cafe scene
They are the gastronomes, the connoisseurs, the foodies and the brains behind some of Ballina’s coolest coffee shops. Meet the kings and queens of the North Coast town’s cafe scene.
‘A good life’: Thomas Anzac Cummings remembered
A multi-award winning Ballina icon has been remembered for his huge impact upon many people’s lives. Read his incredible tribute.
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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Less than 1000 Covid vaccines delivered daily in Northern NSW
Health authorities say there is “definitely room for improvement” in the number of people coming forward for their Covid jabs, but the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine could be a game-changer.
Explained: Where and when you can get your Pfizer vaccine
A Northern Rivers vaccination clinic and a selected number of GPs will be able to offer the Pfizer jab within weeks. But now there’s another hurdle facing local clinics.
Council to discuss who gets a key to take 4WDs to the beach
Commercial fishers have admitted to council staff they have been pressured “to have a key cut for someone else” to get access to Airforce Beach via the Boundary Creek entrance that was closed in March.
6 things to do this weekend and two events that are sold out
One major new event has seen tickets sell out this week, and tickets have all been snapped for another annual celebration, but there are plenty of other options to keep your family occupied this weekend.
12 million bottles and cans recycled at Ballina
$1.2 million in refunds have gone straight into the pockets of the local community, including charities, individuals, school groups and not-for-profit organisations.
What does the border bubble mean for your QLD travel plans?
Queensland Health has revealed when Northern NSW residents may need to fill out a form, and when they will not be required to.
Northern Rivers residents honoured in Queen’s Birthday awards
From a human rights advocate to selfless community volunteers and a world famous actor, these are the people who have been honoured by the Australian Governor General.
New attempt to restrict 4WD access to Lennox Head beach
There are concerns that the closure of South Ballina Beach has had a negative impact on Seven Mile Beach, with almost 3000 vehicles counted over a 30-day period.
What artist’s family think about demolition of Ballina’s ‘windmill house’
“It was a privilege to grow up there, and experience everything that came along with it. When the house got sold, we took certain things… but we haven’t decorated our houses like Grandpa did.”
20 firefighters battle to get large shed blaze under control
Eight crews were called to the fire in the Ballina Shire, with teams working quickly in an effort to prevent the flames from spreading to other buildings and nearby bushland.
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