Pass the tissues: Northern Rivers hit by spike in infectious illnesses
Northern NSW residents are being struck by a slew of particularly nasty illnesses as winter comes to an end. Medicos have urged the community to help drive down transmission.
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Major win for developers of contentious site
Developers of an ecologically sensitive Byron Shire housing estate which has been overrun by protesters have had a win in court after a stop work injunction was amended.
‘Heartbreaking’: Washed up whale carcass buried
A dead juvenile humpback whale that washed up on a northern NSW beach has been taken to its final resting place, with the community saddened over the loss of the “magnificent” creature.
Rapist pinpointed by DNA after sickening break-and-enter attack
A Clarence man with a history of violence and break-ins smashed into a Byron woman’s home and raped her more than 25 years ago. DNA eventually brought him undone. WARNING: GRAPHIC
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$9m housing plan for tourist hot spot
A $9m proposal for apartments in tourist hot spot Byron Bay will include affordable housing for retail and hospitality workers. Here’s what’s planned.
Domestic dogs blamed for spate of pet deaths in states north
Roaming and unleashed domestic dogs in the state’s north have been blamed for a spate of pet deaths but a local dog behaviourist says it’s a human issue first.
Saleyard stoush ends to bring beef back to Casino
The largest and busiest cattle saleyard in Northern Rivers will host its first sale this week after a seven-month standoff.
New era for North Coast aged care home begins
Residents of former Feros Care Village in Byron Bay are heralding in a new era with new management and an upgrade in the pipeline.
‘Complaints from neighbour’ in Byron holiday rental probe
A property owner has been fined for exceeding Byron’s strict short-term holiday rental cap – which is due to be tightened. The mayor says the council is “proactive” in relation to “curbing” holiday letting in some areas.
‘Survival Day’: Byron Bay rally calls for change of date
A crowd has rallied to mark “Survival Day” at Byron on Australia Day, calling for a change of date. One Indigenous woman says she feels for elders who “still carry a lot of pain”.
‘Fish kills’: Creek trench alarms Byron Shire authorities
People mucking about with the mouths of Byron Shire creeks – potentially leading to fish kills – could be hit with eye-watering fines of up to $110,000. Nevertheless, someone has had a crack.
Family, friends finally get answers after grim Byron bone find
Police have provided much-needed answers for a family after a human bone was discovered in the water off a Byron Bay beach last year. Here’s the latest.
‘Toxic s–tshow’: Farmers speak out in cattle saleyard stoush
A Northern NSW council has copped backlash over its announcement of awarding the management tender of their multimillion dollar saleyards to a nation-wide saleyard service provider.
Devastated ex mourns ‘Hand of Death’ murder victim
A man who was savagely murdered while he slept at Tweed Heads has been lovingly remembered by his devastated former partner as an ‘extremely talented’ and ‘highly intelligent’ man.
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