NSW election: changing tide threatens to leave Nationals stranded on far-north coast

Paul Bibby reports from Ballina and Lismore where the Greens are battling with the Coalition over climate change, housing and social issues

On the side of the main road into Byron Bay stands an old wooden sign inviting visitors to “cheer up, slow down and chill out”.

It’s a small reminder of the town’s proud hippy heritage and laid-back lifestyle. But on a busy weekday morning the hand-painted words take on an ironic edge.

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