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Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.

Other News

Interview with Peter O’Doherty

Australia’s legendary band Mental As Anything made an historic comeback in 2026 – the first in 25 years – as original founding members Peter O’Doherty and brother Reg Mombassa reunited, leading an exciting new lineup to perform once again under the iconic banner Mental As Anything.

Bayside blues

Hi beautiful community, I am concerned for the whole Shire. Our stormwater and sewage systems have been affected by the...

Major repairs for Lismore roads

Wyrallah and Coraki Roads will soon have 15km of road surface restored, as part of ongoing disaster recovery works across Lismore’s rural road network.

New exhibitions opening at Lismore Regional Gallery

All are welcome to the official opening of four new exhibitions at Lismore Regional gallery this Friday evening, with live music and a talk from Melbourne artist Sarah Ujmaia.

Pool tender

Why! Why! Why! Can someone – in particular one of our councillors – tell me, us, the community, why...

Voters are not ‘always right’

The mantra ‘voters always get it right’ is repeated after every election by winners and losers. The decision of voters must be respected, blah, blah.

HAAi at Space is The Place

Space is the Place is committed to bringing some of the world’s most forward-thinking electronic artists and DJs to an accessible space for all to celebrate this summer. Ma Presents, who previously brought Floating Points, Patrice Baumel, Helena Hauf and a very secret exclusive with Jamie XX and Peggy Gou to our beloved Shire, have now transformed the Beach Hotel on Saturdays and the odd Friday night into something reminiscent of a super club in the UK and Europe. Experience quality dance music on a quality sound system with a constellation of mirror balls and world-class lighting. January has already seen DJ Boring, Shanti Celeste, CC:DISCO!, DJ Seinfeld, and Pachyman blow minds.

Coming up this Friday night, 27 January, they present Australian-born, UK-based HAAi, supported by First Nations Meeanjin-based artist Dameeeela. Friday, 3 February, UK-based Ross From Friends will be performing live before he joins Fred Again for the Laneway lineup.

Upcoming dates include: Saturday 18 February, Saturday 3 March, and Friday 17 March. They still have Four Tet, Ben UFO and some very special guests yet to come, including support from locals Central Sonics, Jai Piccone and Jono Ma. 

Sets start at 7pm. Note: the Beach Hotel has a 20 per cent discount on all drinks for local residents. Just show ID with a local postcode.

HAAi, Ross From Friends, Four Set, Ben UFO – and more secret internationals at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay.

For more info, dates and times, and to RSVP go to www.mapresents.com.au, or scan the QR code in their ad.



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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 

Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.

Festival and event grants on offer

Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.

Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.