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September 3, 2026

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Byron’s beachfront playgrounds could be about to get serious

For generations of Byron kids, a trip to Main Beach has meant sand, waves, ice cream and, if they were lucky, a quick skip through the playground.

Other News

Single-use paper cups release microplastic particles into your coffee

A team from The University of Queensland (UQ) has examined single-use cups lined with fossil-based polyethylene (PE) or the biodegradable alternative polylactic acid (PLA).

Byron Bay Public School presents:

The Great School Art Show Off! – Byron Bay Public School invites the community to celebrate creativity at a spectacular afternoon of art, music, dance and community spirit on Wednesday, 9 September from 4pm to 6pm.

Local artist at Ground Zero for 9/11 memorial

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks changed the way we experienced terrorism, Ground Zero 360 Remembrance will open at the historic New York City Fire Museum in Lower Manhattan.

$304m Clarrie Hall Dam raising clears major hurdle

The Tweed’s $304 million plan to more than double the capacity of Clarrie Hall Dam has cleared a major planning hurdle, as the region races to secure enough water for its growing population.

Lismore fun run will be bigger than ever

The much-loved Darrel Chapman Fun Run will return to Lismore on Sunday 30 August, with runners and walkers set to start the event on Woodlark Street once again.

Reimagining the future of South Murwillumbah

South Murwillumbah locals are being called on to shape a new vision for their neighbourhood, with public consultation taking place this September to reimagine how flood-impacted land can serve the community into the future.

Colbey’s band

Coming off the back of AIRWAVES 2025, Byron’s local radio station, BayFM is putting on an all-local show, AIRWAVES 2026, at an iconic local venue, Club Byron aka Byron Bay Bowlo on Saturday.

The music kicks off from 6.30pm with a line up starring Lismore’s experimental psychedelic rock sound, Liminal; Byron’s infectious slacker-punk Off Judy; the original Byron surf rock favourite Colbey; and a DJ set to finish off the night with BayFM’s Lainie Godiva.

There will be merch, raffles and plenty of dancing, creating a fun space to catch up with friends and check out the local music scene. If BayFM has been a part of your day, come and party at AIRWAVES 2026.

This is a ticketed event with all proceeds going towards power-proofing BayFM Community Radio, a local media outlet that has been informing, entertaining and connecting listeners to everything local for 36 years – this is a feel-good event, helping a good cause.

First release tickets have sold out. General release tickets are available at events.humanitix.com/airwaves-2026.



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$304m Clarrie Hall Dam raising clears major hurdle

The Tweed’s $304 million plan to more than double the capacity of Clarrie Hall Dam has cleared a major planning hurdle, as the region races to secure enough water for its growing population.

Knife and saw allegedly seized after Ballina airport security breach

A man accused of forcing his way into a restricted area at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport before allegedly assaulting a police officer will face court this week.

Refugee story comes home to Federal

A story which began with a $200 donation and a two-room refugee school in Indonesia will arrive at Federal Hall this month, accompanied by two of the people who helped bring it to life.

Celebrating 120 years of the Billinudgel Pub

The Billinudgel Pub has stood its ground through floods, fires and more for the last 120 years and the unveiling of three recreated historic mirrors on the front verandah last Friday kicked off the celebrations.