Two of Taree’s best-known clubs are being recognised for their extraordinary efforts during last year’s devastating floods, with both Club Taree and Taree Aquatic Club (Sailo’s) named finalists in the Emergency Response category of the prestigious ClubsNSW Clubs & Community Awards.
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Posted inAwards, Byron Shire, Good News
The Echo celebrates 40 years of independent voice, community and connection
The Byron Echo is preparing to celebrate a major milestone this June, marking 40 years of independent community journalism with a special anniversary event that editor Aslan Shand says is both a reflection on its roots and a commitment to the future of local media.
Posted inByron Shire, Feature, Grants and funding, Lismore, Tourism
Councils, MP, vow to keep fighting after Rail Trail funding rejection
Northern Rivers leaders say they remain committed to completing the rail trail despite a federal funding application for the next stage of the project being rejected.
Posted inFeature, Nimbin, Water
Nimbin boil water alert to remain as Council works on treatment plant repairs
Nimbin residents face at least three more weeks under a boil water alert as Council repairs treatment infrastructure.
Posted inByron Bay, Feature, Health
Community at heart of Byron Central Hospital’s 10-year milestone
Byron Central Hospital celebrated 10 years of community healthcare, recognising staff, volunteers and local support across the region.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Feature, Kingscliff
North Coast to host world’s largest women’s surfing festival
Thousands of surfers and visitors will descend on Kingscliff next month for the world’s largest women’s surfing festival.
Posted inGrafton, Mental Health, What's on
Men’s Table brings safe space for connection to Grafton
A growing national movement focused on men’s wellbeing and connection is coming to Grafton this month, with locals invited to attend a free introductory “Entree” night hosted by The Men’s Table.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime
Vandalism rampage shuts Sapphire Beach toilets indefinitely
Sapphire Beach residents and visitors are without access to public toilets after a wave of vandalism and arson attacks forced the indefinite closure of the local amenities block.
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Local News, Women
Penfold says timing of gender bill and Giggle v Tickle ruling ‘a coincidence’
EXCLUSIVE: Lyne MP Alison Penfold says her biological sex bill was months in the making and not triggered by the Giggle v Tickle ruling, arguing it seeks to “give women choice back” while retaining protections for transgender Australians.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime
Driver charged after allegedly leaving scene of fatal crash north-west of Coffs Harbour
A 21-year-old man has been charged after allegedly leaving the scene of a fatal crash near Coffs Harbour that killed a 20-year-old woman and seriously injured two others.