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From failed 'disco dong' to $80,000 pandanus sculpture

From failed 'disco dong' to $80,000 pandanus sculpture

News Council treads carefully after the epic failure of the "disco dong"

Property tycoon’s link to controversial development

Property tycoon’s link to controversial development

News Former owner of a tropical island is key player in major development

‘Paleo Pete’ Evans set to open North Coast 'healing' clinic

‘Paleo Pete’ Evans set to open North Coast 'healing' clinic

Business Chef’s company get the green light to open a new business.

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'Reciprocate closure of QLD-NSW border': Mayor urges action

'Reciprocate closure of QLD-NSW border': Mayor urges action

News Byron Shire mayor says it's time to stem the flow of visitors

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BLUESFEST FALLOUT: $59m lost to Northern Rivers’ economy

BLUESFEST FALLOUT: $59m lost to Northern Rivers’ economy

News "There will be a lot of businesses that will feel the pinch."

$2.3m housing development expected to go ahead in Bangalow

$2.3m housing development expected to go ahead in Bangalow

Property THE proposal will be approved, subject to conditions and negotiations.

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PRICE GOUGING: Water crisis deepens as demands soar

PRICE GOUGING: Water crisis deepens as demands soar

News Delays and expense for water deliveries raise questions for council

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Water restrictions could kick in soon as dam levels drop

Water restrictions could kick in soon as dam levels drop

Council News "The forecast for this summer is not what we want to see."

Resident 'living in a ghetto' refuses to pay rates

Resident 'living in a ghetto' refuses to pay rates

News "My name is Bob Maughan and this is my story..."

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WATCH: Protesters claimed they were 'choked' by police

WATCH: Protesters claimed they were 'choked' by police

News Tensions are rising at at Byron Bypass blockade

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Chocolate factory on the cards for Northern Rivers

Chocolate factory on the cards for Northern Rivers

Business "We're happy to make the world's best chocolates"

NO-GO ZONE: Stay away from popular beach after major erosion

NO-GO ZONE: Stay away from popular beach after major erosion

News Emergency works have been undertaken to save beachfront cabins

RESTRICTED ACCESS: Deadly waterfall 'not a safe place to be'

RESTRICTED ACCESS: Deadly waterfall 'not a safe place to be'

Council News Council considers no parking zone around waterfall

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Battle continues over $4.5m hotel with rooftop pool, bar

Battle continues over $4.5m hotel with rooftop pool, bar

Council News The council says they will consider an appeal of their own

Council may consider cutting use of common weed killer

Council may consider cutting use of common weed killer

Council News It is recognised in many countries as a key carcinogen

The incredible price tag on luxury Byron resort

The incredible price tag on luxury Byron resort

Offbeat This spectacular resort is on the market for the first time

Council fined after child, 6, leaves after-school care alone

Council fined after child, 6, leaves after-school care alone

Crime Three convictions were also recorded against the council

New $40 million mega hotel proposed for popular town

New $40 million mega hotel proposed for popular town

Business Three-storey development would have a private rooftop pool and bar

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We won't allow Airbnb subletting, developer tells council

We won't allow Airbnb subletting, developer tells council

Property Plans for $2.9 million development lodged with council

$6.5 million solar farm to generate jobs and power

$6.5 million solar farm to generate jobs and power

Business Panels will cover six hectares and feed electricity demand for shire

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