Old hospital site transformed into fully-fledged welfare hub
The site of a former hospital in a NSW tourist town – purchased for just $1 – has been repurposed to house a number of businesses targeted at improving the welfare of the local community.
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Protesters fail ‘sacred’ fire pit re-entry near development site
Protesters have failed a bid to regain access to a “sacred” fire pit bordering a housing site in the Byron Shire – after they allegedly chained themselves to equipment to prevent construction.
‘Refreshing’: Byron council more diverse than ever
For the first time, there are more women on Byron Shire Council than men, with mayor Sarah Ndiaye saying the gender diversity would have positive impacts on decision making in the community.
‘Lazy Crown land’: Retained mayor points to pods in housing crisis
Northern NSW coastal town Ballina is no longer the sleepy hideaway it used to be, with people coming in droves. Re-elected Mayor Sharon Cadwallader has some ideas on how to house all the new arrivals.
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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.
MP slams Byron Shire ‘homeless holiday’ claims after shock count
North Coast Minister Rose Jackson admits there is “much more to do” to drive down soaring homelessness in Byron and surrounds, while a local MP has slammed a bizarre “myth” doing the rounds.
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