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Byron-based medical cannabis group lands $92 million deal

Australia’s “gold standard” regulations may see local product a preferred source for global markets.

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21st Jan. 2021 11:01 PM

Matt Cantelo is the founder and CEO of Australian Natural Therapeutic Group. The company, the first in NSW to be approved to manufacture medical cannabis products, is moving its headquarters from Sydney to the Byron Shire.

Byron’s Australia Day ambassador has a coastal focus

The shire’s award event will again be held prior to Australia Day in a show of respect.

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21st Jan. 2021 11:01 PM

Byron mayor Simon Richardson speaks at the council's Australia Day Awards ceremony in 2020. Picture: Liana Boss

Pool owners need to stay vigilant this summer

Make sure you pool safety certificate is up to date before jumping in the water.

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21st Jan. 2021 9:01 AM

Casino part of $26M project for ‘better’ social housing

The pilot project aims to provide modern, sustainable, medium density social housing.

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21st Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

The Land and Housing Corporation is building new homes in Casino as part of the pilot Medium Density Housing Program.

Memorial forest announced as tributes flow for INXS manager

Music icons have praised ‘infectious passion’ of former INXS manager Chris Murphy.

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20th Jan. 2021 11:01 PM

Manager of iconic Australian band and South Ballina resident, Chris Murphy, will be honoured will a memorial forest. Photo Graham Broadhead / Ballina Shire Advocate

Lifeline answered more than 22,000 calls in one month

“Our wonderful volunteers and staff stepped up to the challenge ... suicide prevention is everybody’s business ”

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20th Jan. 2021 11:01 PM

LIFELINE: Lismore Lifeline have seen a big jump in the number of calls the organisation is receiving due to a combination of uncertainty and isolation brought on by COVID-19.

Beaches closed due to rough surf and debris

Surf Lifesaving FNC reported at least three beaches have been closed on Wednesday and the BOM issues hazardous surf...

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20th Jan. 2021 5:01 PM

Shelley Beach, Lighthouse Beach at Ballina and Crabbes Creek were all closed.

How Lismore saved the future of All-Star baseball team

It's a win-win situation for baseball fans and the Australian Baseball League.

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20th Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

ABL action will return to Lismore’s Albert Park this Friday. PHOTO: Steve Bell/SMP Images

New company’s mission to fix railway line, bring trains back

“There are so many people who want and need the return of rail to our region that we believe we can raise the money to do...

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20th Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

A new company has been set up with a mission to save the railway line.

Lismore announces Australia Day award nominees

Council has announced the list of Australia Day nominees.

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19th Jan. 2021 3:01 PM

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