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
Full digital edition, March 27
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...
Indigenous rights advocate Thomas Mayo to speak in Murwillumbah
BY RICHARD HILL INDIGENOUS rights advocate, author, and key architect of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Thomas Mayo will speak at the Regent Cinema...
Flood buyback homes sell under the hammer
LISMORE flood buyback homes have drawn strong bidding at the first auction of the year, with 10 properties selling for between $5,000 and $42,000. About...
Women in Business – Special Feature
A new horizon for real estate: Home Harmony & the courage to evolve
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day invites us to take a moment to reflect not only on how far we've come, but on how we choose to...
