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Former High Court judge Michael Kirby to speak in Murwillumbah

BY STAFF WRITER IN a world increasingly shaped by a might-is-right approach to international affairs, a genuine commitment to human rights has never been more...

Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra to perform at Tweed Heads

BY STAFF WRITER THE Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra (NRSO) is set to enchant audiences once again with a diverse and engaging programme that promises to...

Ballina RSL builds a home for blues with weekly Sunday sessions

BY STAFF WRITER BALLINA RSL has become a regular home for live blues music on the Far North Coast, with its Sunday Blues Sessions drawing...

Red Cross Lifeblood issues urgent appeal for O and A type donors this Easter

AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood is calling for an urgent increase in O and A type blood donations to protect national reserves during the Easter...

Easter Event Guide – Special Feature

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Bluesfest may be gone, but Byron’s stages are full

Bluesfest has dropped off the stage this Easter, but across Byron and the Northern Rivers, the music can’t be stopped. Venues, promoters and locals have...

Lismore Showgrounds secures major new expo for August 2026

A MAJOR new outdoor and lifestyle expo will be held at Lismore Showgrounds as the site continues its push to re-establish itself as a...

Defibrillator funding for five local sporting groups

FIVE sporting organisations in the Lismore electorate have secured funding for life-saving defibrillators under a state government grant program. Lismore MP Janelle Saffin said the...

A life in culture: Rhoda Roberts remembered

BUNDJALUNG cultural leader and nationally influential arts figure Rhoda Roberts has died, aged 66. Roberts, a Widjabul Wia-bal woman who was raised in Lismore after...

Free women’s clinic opens at Fletcher Street Cottage in Byron Bay

A NEW free women's clinic has opened at Fletcher Street Cottage in Byron Bay, aiming to improve access to healthcare for women experiencing hardship...

MBH digital edition, March 27

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Police urge residents to avoid water as hazardous surf hits coast

Police are urging the community to stay away from the water as hazardous surf and dangerous swells are expected across the New South Wales...

Support payments rise as indexation takes effect

INCOME support payments for millions of Australians have increased following the latest round of indexation that took effect on March 20. Local federal MP Justine...

Man charged after allegedly running over two men

A MAN has been charged after two men were allegedly run over by a car during a violent incident at Coorabell. Emergency services were called...

Heart of Women Awards celebrate a decade of impact

WOMEN from across Australia were recognised for their leadership, compassion and community impact at the Heart of Women Awards, held as part of International...

MBH digital edition, March 20

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Byron mayor urges visitors not to cancel Easter plans after Bluesfest cancellation

BYRON Shire’s mayor is urging visitors not to cancel their Easter plans following the cancellation of Bluesfest, saying the region still has plenty to...

Council seeks ideas for future use of Lismore City Hall

LISMORE City Council is calling for community input to help shape the future use and fit out of City Hall as major upgrades to...

Refund clock ticking for Bluesfest fans as banks outline chargeback rules

TICKET holders chasing refunds after the cancellation and liquidation of Bluesfest Byron Bay are being urged to act quickly as banks warn strict...

RBA hits borrowers again as fuel prices surge

BORROWERS and small businesses are facing renewed financial pressure after the...