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July 14, 2025
Minns and Cabinet heading to Tweed for community forum
NSW Premier Chris Minns and his cabinet will visit the Tweed later this month as part of the state government's Community Cabinet program. The forum...
July 14, 2025
Cafes ditch single-use cups for July
CAFES across Mullumbimby have stopped offering single-use coffee cups for July as part of a new waste reduction initiative led by Byron Shire Council...
July 11, 2025
Fires spark warning on e-bike batteries
A STRING of dangerous lithium-ion battery fires has prompted a safety warning from Fire and Rescue NSW. Recent incidents in the region have included an...
July 11, 2025
Love, drawn together
Jodi Rodgers didn't plan to write a book, and Kelvin Wong wasn't trying to illustrate one. But what began as a way to stay...
July 10, 2025
Broadwater Bridge reopens after $1.6 million upgrade
BROADWATER Bridge is open again after a $1.6 million upgrade restored a key link between the Lismore and Richmond Valley local government areas. The project...
July 9, 2025
Labor scheme offers $4000 battery rebate
NORTH Coast households and small businesses are now eligible for discounts on battery systems under a new $2.3 billion Federal Government scheme. The Cheaper Home...
July 4, 2025
Leo Sayer live on stage with a lifetime of songs
LEO SAYER never really left the stage. Not in spirit, anyway. Even during long pauses between tours, or quiet spells at his home in the...
July 3, 2025
BREAKING: Trees down, power out as damaging winds lash northern NSW this morning
DAMAGING winds and widespread power outages are impacting northern NSW this morning, as a deepening East Coast Low lashes the region with powerful gusts,...
July 1, 2025
Six Wollongbar residential lots to go under the hammer
BALLINA Shire Council will auction six ready-to-build residential blocks in Wollongbar on August 6. The Avalon Avenue lots range from 600 to 820 square metres...
June 28, 2025
La Bohème brings opera to Murwillumbah
OPERA Australia will bring its 70s-inspired production of La Bohème to Murwillumbah Civic Centre on July 22 as part of a national tour. Directed by...
June 27, 2025
Record spend to fix Lismore roads and services
LISMORE City Council will spend a record $244.1 million to upgrade roads, bridges, buildings, water and sewerage infrastructure in the coming financial year. Councillors adopted...
June 23, 2025
Women’s Space appeal to help Byron women in crisis
BYRON Community Centre has launched a fundraising appeal to expand its Women's Space at Fletcher Street Cottage as more women seek support in the...
January 17, 2025
Broadband upgrade promises stronger North Coast connectivity
THE FEDERAL Government has announced a $3 billion investment to upgrade broadband infrastructure. The upgrade will deliver faster internet to 622,000 premises nationwide, including many...
December 19, 2024
Pool safety warning as summer swelters
WITH summer in full swing, Byron Shire Council is urging pool and spa owners to double-check their safety measures as backyard pools remain a...
December 6, 2024
Pop-up art market to showcase Northern Rivers creativity
A POP-UP art market will bring together some of the region's most talented visual artists at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina on...
December 4, 2024
Clean out your household chemicals for free this summer
NORTHERN Rivers residents can safely dispose of household chemicals for free at two Chemical Cleanout events this December. On Saturday, December 7, the event will...
December 2, 2024
Cox to coach Swans, new role confirmed for Longmire after stepping down
DEAN Cox has officially been appointed as the Sydney Swans senior coach for season 2025 and beyond. The announcement has been made by the club,...
December 1, 2024
Why Craddock thinks Bumrah could end up rated as the “greatest fast bowler of all time”
COULD India superstar Jasprit Bumrah end up being rated as the greatest fast bowler of all time? Veteran cricket journalist Robert Craddock certainly thinks...
November 25, 2024
Entries open for Byron All Shorts 2025
NORTHERN Rivers filmmakers are invited to showcase their talent at the 20th Byron All Shorts, with entries now open for the 2025 competition. The short...
November 25, 2024
Voss throws ultimatum towards NSWRL
BY CHARLES GOOD SIR/SEN SEN's Andrew Voss has called on the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) board to finalise the candidate for coach of...
November 22, 2024
“We’re primed, we’re ready”: Alex Carey and Australia look to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
BY JORDAN MOLL/SEN Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey says Australia is primed for the first Test against India at Optus Stadium this Friday. Carey has started the...
November 22, 2024
Adopt a Family Christmas hamper appeal spreads festive cheer
FAMILIES across the Byron Shire will receive support this holiday season, with the Byron Community Centre launching its annual Adopt a Family Christmas Hamper...
November 22, 2024
Swing and Swoon returns to hastings point
THE Caldera Chamber Ensemble is bringing its much-loved Swing and Swoon concert to a picturesque private garden at Hastings Point. Under the charismatic baton of...
November 6, 2024
Rainbow Dragons honoured as Club of the Year
THE Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club (RRDBC) celebrated a successful October, earning the 2023/24 Dragon Boat New South Wales (DBNSW) Club of the Year...
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