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October 9, 2026

Far Northern Futsal team wins

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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.

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Time for a bit of bowling fun at Mullum Bowling Club

Thought of trying your hand at bowls? Mullumbimby Bowling Club are inviting local businesses to create their own team of between three to six players and come down and join in the fun.

Bring a little ferment to every meal

By Katerina Lazareva Fermented foods don’t need to be saved for something special. A splash, spoonful or forkful can slip...

16-year-old Livi Eddington from Byron receiving treatment in US

The family of Livi (Oliver) Eddington, a 16-year-old from Byron Bay, are asking for help from the community as he undergoes experimental treatment for an extremely rare and aggressive brain cancer.

Mental health hub proposed for former Mullumbimby Safe Haven

A mental health and wellbeing hub bringing several local services under one roof is proposed for the former Safe Haven building in Mullumbimby.

Peacekeepers

I was the conducting officer of the National Peacekeeper Day Service held in Mullumbimby on 14 September 2026. I...

All eyes and ears on the Dingo

This is a region that has birthed multiple festivals and now a new festival, Dingo, springs into life this Thursday bringing an exciting mix of local and international music to the community.

Pictured L-R: coach Steve, Huddy, Ryan, Billy, Remo, Bailey, Angus and Dallas. Photo supplied

The U16 boys Far Northern NSW Futsal team won the Futsal National School Championships on Thursday, 1 October, held in Coomera, beating teams from all over Australia.



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Flood survivors’ lost homes recreated in Ballina exhibition

As floodwater rose through her Lismore home in 2022, artist Antoinette O’Brien watched her unfired ceramic pieces turn back into mud.

Reports missing

I am furious, my ongoing battle to get the stormwater collapse at Bayside fixed has now shown that the necessary reporting and reports are...

Parenthood and political balance

I was disappointed to read about the circumstances surrounding the election of Byron Shire’s new deputy mayor. Mayor Sarah Ndiaye raised concerns about Councillor Jack...

Local sculptor exhibits in Mudgee

Local artist Damien Lucus has a piece of his work that will be displayed at the prestigious Sculptures in the Garden event in Mudgee from 10 to 25 October.