Byron council still puzzled after water problem shuts popular pool
Mullumbimby’s Petria Thomas Swimming Pool has reopened – but mystery still surrounds the closure of the much-loved Byron Shire landmark.
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Bruns goes full Byron: Trendy $5m development given green light
An upmarket mixed-use commercial and residential precinct has been approved for a sleepy coastal town just up the road from Byron Bay. See the plans.
‘Anxious wait’: Greens stare down Labor in battle for Byron
Byron mayoral candidates from Labor and the Greens are racing for the title as sitting mayor Michael Lyon has fallen short amid a desperate fight to clear his name. Here’s the latest.
Drink drive retiree faces ‘shocking wake-up call’
A Northern Rivers drink driver hopped behind the wheel well over the limit, smashed into a bollard and then denied the crash – but left her car’s bumper and number plate behind.
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‘Spaceship has landed’: Byron council defends lighting upgrade
Long-awaited new field lighting has stirred up residents of Bangalow, Byron Shire – some jesting the lighting could even be seen from space and bats “banded together and bought a coffee machine”.
Calling all animal lovers: New Tweed pound one paw-print closer
A new $9.1 million, seven-day pound and rehoming centre expected to house up to 80 companion animals has taken leaps and bounds towards completion. Take a sneak peek >
Party’s over: Byron Bay bans balloons
A North Coast council has deflated festive plans after banning a popular party item in a bid to better protect the planet.
’Game changer’: Northern Rivers Rail Trail on track to completion
Two North Coast councils have joined forces to fast-track the completion of the long-awaited Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
Motorcyclist dies in hospital after SUV collision
A 65-year-old motorcyclist has died in hospital after slamming into the back of an SUV in the Tweed. Here’s what we know.
Wallum woes: From ‘peaceful’ protest to police crackdown
A woman protesting an already-approved housing estate has been charged, prompting an ex-magistrate to ask why cops acted at the bidding of developers – but a frustrated CEO has hit back.
Man dies in North Coast workplace incident
A 69-year-old man has died at a business in South Lismore. Here is what happened.
Leaders speak out on ‘regional inequity beyond comprehension’
The NSW Government has provided $1.3 million in funding towards helping people experiencing homelessness in the Byron Shire, but local leaders say it’s not enough.
Council’s hopes for full flood flush with flash new pump
Construction has commenced on a new stormwater pump on the North Coast, a move set to allay flooding fears for residents – but a local business owner says the flash project can’t flush all the problems away.
Protesters cheer court win: ‘Didn’t happen on the Harbour Bridge’
A group of seven Byron Shire protesters arrested during a rally at the contentious Wallum development site have had charges largely thrown out in court. Here’s what happened.
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