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October 11, 2026

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Driver charged over alleged pursuit after fatal Eungella shooting

A man wounded in a fatal shooting near Murwillumbah last year has been charged after allegedly pursuing and running over another man as he fled the scene.

Other News

Reclaim the Night march this Thursday

This Thursday, women and men of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to take part in the Reclaim the Night march in Lismore as part of the annual Reclaim the Night marches that happen around the country.

Lavertys Gap water supply assessment to go ahead

Byron Shire councillors Janet Swain (Labor) and Jack Dods (independent) brought a motion ‘to stop a further report on Mullumbimby’s Lavertys Gap water supply, to cease all further work on the Mullumbimby water supply from Lavertys Gap, and shut down the treatment plant,’ to the last Council meeting.

Ballina’s $4.3 million tip upgrade brings delays from October 19

People taking rubbish and recycling to Ballina’s tip have been warned to expect delays when construction begins on a $4.3 million upgrade later this month.

New measles case prompts alert for Byron Beachside Markets

People who attended Byron Beachside Markets late last month are being urged to watch for measles symptoms after a new confirmed case visited while unknowingly infectious.

Brunswick Picture House is calling you!

Calling all music, comedy and film lovers – it’s another jam-packed month of shows at the Brunswick Picture House!

Cinema: A river story

Byron-based filmmaker Dominic Allen brings his new feature Tiber home to the Byron Bay International Film Festival this October.

If a tree is planted on a dune, but there’s no social media post to announce it, did it really get planted?

Karin Kolbe, Suffolk Park

 



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Janet Swain launches Labor campaign for Ballina

Byron Shire councillor Janet Swain has officially launched her campaign as Labor’s candidate for the state seat of Ballina at the March 2027 NSW election.

Tow or bury? Tweed seeks public views on dead whale disposal

What should happen to a dead whale when it washes up on a Tweed beach?

Byron faces $2.4 million annual grant loss as councils demand rethink

Byron Shire Council could lose more than half its annual Financial Assistance Grant funding under proposed changes to NSW’s allocation formula, according to a joint statement issued by five councils.

Wallum court appeal abandoned but fight goes on

Save Wallum has abandoned plans to appeal the Federal Court’s dismissal of its bid to protect the Brunswick Heads development site, but says the community campaign will continue through other avenues.