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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

MLH digital edition, April 3

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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...

MLH digital edition, March 27

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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...

Byron Shire Council begins transition to electric vehicle fleet

BYRON Shire Council has added five electric vehicles to its workforce fleet as part of a broader plan to reduce emissions and modernise operations. The...

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...

MLH digital edition, March 20

Full digital edition, March 20

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...

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...

New outdoor adventure and home expo announced for Lismore Showgrounds

A NEW regional expo combining outdoor adventure, home improvement and lifestyle products will debut at the Lismore Showgrounds later this year. The Lismore Outdoor Adventure...

Lismore author launches memoir on motherhood and anxiety

LISMORE author Amie Weekes has launched her debut memoir Anxiety is a Bitch … and so are Lunchboxes, a personal account of motherhood, anxiety...

Rail trail wins national tourism silver

THE Northern Rivers Rail Trail has won silver in the Tourist Attractions category at the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. The award was announced last...

Sales momentum accelerates at Banyan Hill with

A STRONG start to the year is driving renewed momentum at Banyan Hill, with nine homesites secured in the past fortnight generating about $5...