Tag: Mullumbimby
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CONCERNS OF MEASLES OUTBREAK IN NORTH COAST TOWN
North Coast health authorities are warning of a potential measles outbreak after a person from Queensland with the infectious disease visited Mullumbimby. Anyone who visited the IGA and Liberty Petrol Station over the weekend should be on high alert, especially if they haven’t been vaccinated. Symptoms of the highly contagious disease can take up to…
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LEVEL ONE WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR BYRON SHIRE TOWN
Mullumbimby has become the first part of the Byron Shire to be placed on Water Restrictions, with the changes coming into effect yesterday. As part of the level one restrictions, residents are prohibited from watering their gardens during certain hours of the day. The restrictions were triggered by a drastic drop in Wilsons Creek, the…
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FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS GATHER FOR POW WOW
Tails were wagging in Mullumbimby, as residents and their furry friends gathered for the first inaugural ‘Bow Wow’ event. Plenty of important information and fun activities were on offer.
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NEW LEAD IN SEARCH FOR DRIVER INVOLVED IN FATAL HIT AND RUN
Police believe they’re close to finding the driver responsible for a devastating hit-and-run on the far north coast. Investigators are now looking for a van they think struck the teen and may still bear the tell-tale signs.
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NORTH COAST COMMUNITY FAREWELL LOVEABLE LARRIKIN
“Have your adventures, hug your loved ones.” That’s what the family of Timothy Watkins asked the Mullumbimby community to do, as they farewelled their ‘lovable larrikin’ today. The 22-year-old was found dead on Wilson’s Creek Road two weeks ago, killed by an unknown person in a hit and run.
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COMMUNITY PLEA FOR DRIVER OF HIT & RUN TO COME FORWARD
The Mullumbimby community is calling for the person responsible for a fatal hit-and-run to come forward. 22-year-old Timothy Watkins was found dead on Wilson’s Creek Road around 1am on Sunday June 23rd. A push-bike was also found near his body. “The fact that the person didn’t remain at the scene and drove off that’s starting…
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BROTHERS, FRIENDS PULL ON THEIR YELLOW JERSEYS TO HONOUR TALENTED STAR
When it comes to some football games winning doesn’t really matter. Tomorrow two teams will take to the field with a fallen team mate – and brother – in mind. The Mullumbimby Moonshiners and Mullumbimby Giants determined to celebrate the life of Timothy Watkins, who was killed in a hit and run last weekend.
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TRAGIC HIT AND RUN KILLS MULLUMBIMBY FOOTBALLER
A promising young footballer, described as the ‘larrikin’ of his club, has been killed in a hit-and-run on the Far North Coast. The driver is yet to be found, but police say it’s only a matter of time before someone discovers damage to the car.
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YOUNG GIRLS KICKING GOALS AS FEMALE FOOTBALL WEEK KICKS OFF
With the eyes of football fans on the Matildas in France, there’s a growing base of young girls kicking their first goals in Northern New South Wales. Today’s development camp in Mullumbimby is part of ‘female football week’ – helping improve the confidence of these future football stars.
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CONCERNS RAISED OVER 5G ROLLOUT IN BYRON SHIRE
It’s being touted as revolutionary – the fastest internet connection we’ve ever experienced. But some Byron Shire residents are concerned about the potential health risks associated with the 5G network – taking to the streets to protest.