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Thylacines to haunt Lismore’s Quad after dark

Most visitors to Lismore’s Quad after dark are looking for dinner or a way home. From October 31, they may also find a thylacine.

A year in review

Byron Shire Council has published its Annual Report for 2025 to 2026, highlighting a year of what it describes as significant achievements in delivering infrastructure flood recovery works, environmental protection, and community programs.

Coffee with a cop coming to Goonellbah

Lismore locals are invited to pull up a chair, enjoy a conversation, and connect with local police officers at Goonellabah Shopping centre next Tuesday morning, 3 November 2026.

Landscapes and ‘ghosts’ meet at Lone Goat Gallery

A sunlit valley sounds like a pleasant place to spend an afternoon. A pathway to madness, perhaps less so.

Byron Council won’t lose $2.4m in government funding

The proposed draft changes to NSW’s allocation formula for Financial Assistance Grant funding to local councils that woudl have seen Byron Shire Council lose $2.4m in funding will not go ahead.

Trust Council with DA compliance?

The controversial subdivision at 53 McAuleys Lane, Myocum that directs traffic onto the McAuleys Lane and Mullumbimby Road intersection has had a number of the modifications approved – but not all.

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Locals heading to Jakarta for a padel

Three Northern Rivers junior tennis players, brothers Miles and Ollie and teammate Frankie, have been selected to represent Australia at the FIP Junior Asia...

Interview with Boy & Bear : acoustic reinvention

Known for their rich harmonies, heartfelt songwriting and uplifting live energy, Boy & Bear will bring a more intimate side of their music to Byron Wellness Festival with beautifully reimagined versions of favourite songs, soulful acoustic arrangements and the kind of shared musical moments that invite you to slow down, breathe and be present.

Crooked Colours

Balance leads to bliss. Extracting harmony from the union of seemingly disparate elements, Crooked Colours exist at an elusive crossroads between delicate acoustic instrumentation, evocative vocals, and dancefloor-ready synth transmissions.