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August 29, 2026

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How can we keep paying for incompetence

The only way forward is going backwards. That’s how I explain the current situation of Byron Shire Council. The...

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Byron’s Philo Café

Byron’s long-running discussion group – Byron Philo Café – is inviting members of the general public to join them on Friday, 4 September, at Marvell Hall, to welcome one of Australia’s most respected journalists.

Greens urged to back pathway to end native forest logging

Some of NSW’s most respected and long-standing forest campaigners and scientists have today urged the Greens not to support the Nationals' attempt to disallow the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) method.

Chamber and businesses support Byron Hospital

The Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce and Community with First National Real Estate have stepped up and provided $1,000 of equipment for the new 20-bed Care Awaiting Placement (CAP) ward at Byron Central Hospital that opened in June.

Tweed Shire Council update

Tweed Council's latest meeting included motions on solar panel recycling, free speech, financial sustainability and Clarrie Hall Dam.

Two charged over alleged Ballina machete attack

A man and woman have been charged after a 22-year-old man was allegedly attacked with a machete in central Ballina on Sunday night.

Can you help our rainbow community find a home?

For four years Queer Family Inc has lived the perilous life of a homeless community organisation – bouncing from one temporary venue to the next, sometimes without anywhere to stay at all.

Surf Getaways travel experiences

Have you always dreamt about traveling to exotic ‘bucket-list’ beach destinations like Bali or Vanuatu… or are your dreams a little closer to home? With the prospect of being able to travel the globe again tantalisingly close, reports are showing that people are starting to do more than just dream about that longed-for trip, they’re starting to plan and book.

Surf Getaways is a travel and learn-to-surf company run by women, for women that aims to make travel and learning to surf accessible for women of any age. Their experiences range from introducing women to surfing and the ocean for the first time, through to clinics where teens and kids can learn to surf in their local area, as well as coaching advanced surfers to their next milestone.  Surf Getaways’ vision is to inspire and empower women to reach their full potential through travelling and surfing, building strong communities of like-minded women along the way. 

Surf Getaways allow you to not only improve your surf skills, fitness and confidence, but also to enjoy unique travel experiences to some of the most pristine ocean environments on Earth. 

Their three-night getaways will take you to some of the best destinations Australia has to offer, such as the Sunshine Coast, Margaret River, Mollymook and new destinations soon to be announced. A seven-night Surf Getaways experience will see you packing your bags for classic overseas surfing destinations and adventures.

Surf Getaways say that they deliver a complete 360-degree general vitality reboot, during which you’ll improve your confidence, fitness and overall wellbeing, all while staying in five-star accommodation, eating healthy gourmet food in amazing local restaurants, and enjoying unique local experiences. 

A Surf Getaways experience will empower and inspire you to feel fit, healthy and strong. ‘What a fabulous way to spend a week of your life. I did the seven-night tour and was totally invigorated, revitalised and rejuvenated. At the end I was so healthy, happy and beaming with vitality. I will come back for more’, said Luci, a happy Surf Getaways customer.

To start planning your dream adventure today, visit surfgetaways.com.au or call (02) 6685 4546 for details.



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Greens urged to back pathway to end native forest logging

Some of NSW’s most respected and long-standing forest campaigners and scientists have today urged the Greens not to support the Nationals' attempt to disallow the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) method.

Ballina Council makes decision on Ross Lane

With the absence of all four of its progressive councillors for various reasons, Ballina Council pushed ahead with its agenda at yesterday's monthly meeting, including a decision which is likely to close Ross Lane for months while the road is upgraded.

Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

Imagine Northern Rivers says Mullumbimby is the only community across the region to rank new models of governance and decision-making as the number one element of its preferred future, and last week locals gathered to work out how to make it real.

Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a local missing man.