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‘Coward punch’ and assault to police caught on CCTV

A 34-year old man was charged after attacking a passer-by and then assaulting police in Byron Bay.

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26th Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

The entire incident was captured on CCTV.

Nationals MLC open to changing the date of Australia Day

”We changed our currency, we changed our flag, surely we can have a discussion about changing our national day,” he...

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26th Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

Member of the Legislative Council, Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and the Arts and member of The Nationals party Ben Franklin, at the Byron Shire 2021 Australia Day Awards.

Surf Lifesavers: ‘Stay safe at The Bay on Australia Day’

Surf Life Saving NSW have reinforced the message of beach safety for Australia Day, with big crowds expected today.

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25th Jan. 2021 11:01 PM

For information about patrolled beaches visit beachsafe.org.au.

Gallery: Byron Shire’s Australian of the Year 2021 Awards

The Byron Shire 2021 Australia Day celebration was held at Cavanbah Centre in Byron Bay on Monday, January 25.

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25th Jan. 2021 8:01 PM

The Byron Bay Australia Day 2021 celebration was held at the Cavanbah Centre.

Mum of three sentenced after causing serious crash

The crash left a 19-year old Mullumbimby girl with a fractured spine.

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24th Jan. 2021 11:01 PM

$A mother of three has been sentenced for causing a crash which left a girl with a fractured spine.$

Ben & Jerry’s reveals plans for Northern Rivers shop

Chocolate chip cookie dough. Strawberry cheesecake. Triple caramel chunk. So many ice cream flavours, so little time.

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24th Jan. 2021 11:01 PM

A Ben & Jerry's scoop shop could soon be opening on the Northern Rivers.

Disturbing video of baby removal from mum sparks outrage

A disturbing video showing police taking a baby from a topless breastfeeding mother has caused outrage in the Byron Bay...

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22nd Jan. 2021 7:01 AM

A disturbing video shows police taking a baby from a topless breastfeeding mother has caused outrage in the Byron Bay community.

Trashing our beaches can cost you dearly

Byron Shire Council has also warned smoking on the beach is illegal and will attract fines.

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22nd Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

About 200 backpackers were allegedly gathered at an illegal beach party in Byron Bay last month. Pictured is a pile of rubbish left at Belongil Beach following the Boxing Day party. Picture: Supplied

Explained: When are the Byron Bay new traffic lights on?

Transport for NSW has recognised the signals will delay traffic into Byron Bay from the western side of the interchange.

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21st Jan. 2021 11:01 AM

‘Suffering in silence’: Bluesfest boss’ cry for help

“It’s time to raise our voices. Let us not forget what we need to do.”

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20th Jan. 2021 1:01 PM

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