Byron council clash in bid to solve drinking water dilemma
Byron Shire councillors are at loggerheads over the best way to secure a town’s water supply before it’s too late – with some fairly dramatic options up in the air. Here’s what’s happening.
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‘Urban sprawl’ hits hard as North Coast wildlife hospital visits surge
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital has been tackling a massive surge in hospitalisations, with “urban sprawl” named as the biggest threat vulnerable native animals are facing. Find out more.
‘Load of BS’: Lights out for thousands in mass outage
Politicians have demanded electricity operators take responsibility for a mass unplanned power outage across the state’s north overnight which saw more than 24,000 homes plunged into darkness. Here is what happened.
Residents rally against council paving paradise for parking lot
A Northern Rivers council aired plans to axe a patch of iconic Norfolk Island pines for carparking spots, drawing the ire of some in the community. Here’s how the situation has resolved.
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Trees, powerlines down as wild storms batter towns
Wild Boxing Day storms have left many residents in Northern NSW without power as crews push to restore power ahead of more predicted storms.
Aged care residents handed lifeline after eviction threat
A handful of determined aged care residents have slain goliath to remain in their beloved North Coast home. Here is their story.
New green burger joint sprouts in Byron
Green conscious burger chain Grill’d has opened its 172nd restaurant in the heart of Byron. See what the fuss is all about.
No holiday for homeless: Charities more desperate than ever
Byron Bay’s only homelessness hub is just one important local charity doing its best to help make the festive season special for those doing it tough. Get involved.
Family distraught after miniature dogs’ ‘horrific’ death
“My family was each holding a dead dog”, wept Sarah Reynolds after a horrifying discovery in a Tweed backyard. She fears her dachshunds and chihuahuas were deliberately poisoned.
Vote now: Northern Rivers’ best personal trainer
Nominations have rolled in and now it’s time to lodge your vote for the top PT in the Northern Rivers, from Tweed to Lismore. Who do you think deserves the nod?
Red imported fire ants invade NSW for the first time
Experts and authorities have swooped on the first positive detection of identified red imported fire ants in the Tweed Shire. Here is the latest.
‘Great addition’: Byron mayor backs big beachfront chess set
Northern NSW tourism haven Byron Bay could soon have a new drawcard on the beachfront – but not everyone is quite on board. Find out more about the proposal.
Police ‘mum’ Margie gets nod for inspiring volunteer milestone
A North Coast 84-year-old who’s volunteered more than 15,000 hours with NSW Police has been awarded for her amazing efforts. Meet Tweed-Byron police’s much-loved ‘mum’.
Snapped: Byron Bay High School Year 12 formal gallery
Byron Bay High School’s class of 2023 celebrated its Year 12 formal in style at Bangalow A & I Hall. See our gallery.
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