Homecoming: North Coast street bash welcomes home Olympians
A spectacle like no other is in store as the Tweed Regional Museum marks 20 years with Street Party 2024 – and a homecoming for local Paris Olympic Games athletes.
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‘Nightmare’: Family shattered after forensics confirm worst fears
An autopsy on remains found in the Byron hinterland has confirmed the death of a Mullumbimby man reported missing months ago. Family want to fly Gage home for a “beautiful celebration of his life”.
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.
Nude photographer slammed over proposal to put book in schools
A Byron Bay “vulva portrait photographer” who has taken pictures of hundreds of women has come under fire over her new “body positive” book, which she wants to see in schools.
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$59m land release offers larger home sites
Construction has started on the $59m Sceniq Bilambil Heights land release offering larger blocks of land. Here is what’s planned.
Vote now to crown Northern River’s cutest dog of 2024
We asked readers to help us find the cutest dog in the Northern Rivers and, with more than 120 nominations, competition is set to be fierce. Cast your vote here.
‘Stunned’: Comedian, candidate slams ‘unfair’ Seniors Festival dig
An irate Tweed councillor has accused a comedian and federal Greens candidate of taking advantage of a ratepayer-funded event – but she’s fired back and isn’t clowning around.
Tweed future growth: Continuation of Glitter Strip not on our ‘radar’
A Tweed council planning expert says Surfers Paradise-sized skyscrapers on the shores of Cabarita Beach isn’t on the “radar”, despite a huge anticipated population spike by 2041. Here’s what to expect.
$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.
‘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”.
Dam raising pitched to tackle Tweed water security worries
The long-anticipated raising of a North Coast dam to alleviate water security concerns as the Tweed’s population continues to grow is crawling closer to fruition. Here’s the latest.
Fire ant threat rises as pest makes raft on floodwaters
Fire ants clumping together in thousands to make a raft to escape floodwaters in northern NSW have Invasive Species spooked – but the National Eradication program says there is nothing to worry about.
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