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Bespoke, barefoot, and beautifully Byron

FORGET crystal chandeliers and gilded foyers. The new face of Australian luxury is barefoot, personal, and in quiet conversation with the natural world. It doesn't...

Rescue crews to stage emergency simulation off Tweed Heads

MORE than 50 volunteers and staff from Marine Rescue NSW will take part in a full-scale emergency simulation off the coast of Tweed Heads...

MBH digital edition, May 30

Full digital edition, May 30

Tourism leaders converge in Kingscliff

TOURISM leaders from across New South Wales gathered in Kingscliff this week for the 2025 Local Government NSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference. The three-day...

Buyback homes hit the market

FIFTY flood-affected homes in the Northern Rivers are being offered for resale and relocation, as part of the next stage of the state's buyback...

Tweed to host statewide schools roadshow

TWEED will host one of 10 statewide stops on the NSW Department of Education's 2025 Schools Roadshow, with senior officials set to meet local...

Nominations open for Byron Shire Community Awards

NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2025 Byron Shire Community Awards, with locals encouraged to recognise individuals, groups and businesses making a difference in...

Hanging with the best

TEVEN student Isobel Bazar and Ocean Shores artist Amber Wallis have been named finalists in two of Australia's most prestigious art competitions, with their...

Halftide Boardriders wins grant to upgrade surf competitions

HALFTIDE Boardriders will upgrade its competition equipment and improve beach safety after winning Greater Bank's Northern Rivers Community Funding Program. The Iluka-based club received $3000...

Vintage bikes raise $4300 for men’s health

FIFTY riders in suits and vintage helmets took to the streets of Ballina, Byron Bay, Clunes and Lismore on Sunday as part of a...

Push to protect koala habitat in Richmond River valley

A COALITION of conservation groups is calling on the NSW Government to permanently protect more than 56,000 hectares of state forest in the Richmond...

NSW SES calls for more regional volunteers during National Volunteer Week

AS National Volunteer Week gets underway, the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is calling on residents in regional and rural communities to consider...

Clean out ahead of natural disasters

WITH storm season approaching, residents are being encouraged to prepare early and safely dispose of household problem waste at their local Community Recycling Centre...

Coastal investment opportunity at Sands Torquay

POSITIONED next to the golf course, the newly upgraded guest rooms offer potential buyers the opportunity to enjoy the Surf Coast while also generating...

Fishheads stands the test of time in Byron Bay

RALPH Mamone has lost count of how many restaurants he's seen come and go in Byron Bay over the past 25 years. But through...

MBH digital edition, May 23

Full digital edition, May 23

Why Voss backs Cheika for Bears’ head coach

NRL commentator Andrew Voss thinks the Perth Bears should consider former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika for the inaugural head coach position. This comes after Peter...

Shire’s new strategic plan adopted as public consultation opens

A NEW 10-year plan for Byron has been adopted, and residents are now being asked to help shape the next stage through feedback on...

Business NSW pushes for reform of compensation scheme

THE NSW workers' compensation scheme is under pressure as psychological injury claims continue to rise, prompting debate over whether the system is being misused...

MBH digital edition, May 16

Full digital edition, May 16

Cancer clinic offers free legal and financial help in Lismore

CANCER patients and carers in the Northern Rivers received free legal and financial support at a two-day clinic in Lismore this week. The clinic, hosted...