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New reef installed off Ballina as fishing infrastructure expands

A NEW offshore artificial reef has been installed off Ballina, with a second set to be deployed off Coffs Harbour in the coming weeks. The...

Lismore TAFE film graduate Jasper Sharpe named Tropfest runner-up

JASPER Sharpe has secured second place at Tropfest for his short film exploring the domestic realities of the fast-food industry. The world's largest short film...

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

MTH 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...

Driver charged after fatal Tweed Heads crash

A man has been charged after a fatal crash in Tweed Heads South, where a passenger died and the driver allegedly left the scene. Emergency...

Passenger dies in Tweed Heads crash, driver leaves scene

A MAN has died and two others remain unaccounted for after a car rolled in Tweed Heads. Emergency services were called to the intersection of...

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...

MTH 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...

MTH 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...