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November 9, 2026

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Green Heroes among 2026 NSW Environment Award winners

The NSW Environment Awards, hosted by the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, Nature Conservation Council NSW, was recently held at Customs House in Sydney.

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Byron surfing community gathers for positive change

On Sunday the community came together, with close to 200 people gathering at Clarkes Beach for a paddle out, and shore action, to raise their voices and say there are no more excuses for violence against women and girls.

New Tweed Heads Hub backed by $3.8 million commitment

The newly opened Veteran and Family Hub at Tweed Heads will be backed by a renewed $3.8 million commitment from RSL NSW to sponsor veteran and family services, delivered by partner charity RSL LifeCare.

Graffiti vandals strike Norries Head and Cabarita Beach

Repeated acts of graffiti vandalism at Norries Head and throughout Cabarita Beach, are drawing interest from the police and Tweed Shire Council.

NSW commits $3 million for Saddle Road sewer link

The NSW Government will spend $3 million on a sewer link for the Saddle Road housing precinct near Brunswick Heads, a connection it says could service up to 600 residential lots.

From Spinifex Country to Lismore for a $23,000 art prize

In Michelle Anderson’s Kanpala, circles of red, orange and yellow bring a place in Western Australia’s Spinifex Country into view. It’s a place she returns to often in paint: Kanpa, the Country where her grandmother was born.

Casino Truck Show crowned NSW’s Best Visitor Experience

The North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show has taken out the Outstanding Visitor Experience category at the 2026 NSW Business Awards in Sydney.

Wanderlust

Wanderlust invites the community to a magical evening celebrating connection and conscious living at the Wanderlust Night Market.

Set beneath the festoon lights in the heart of Mullumbimby, the market brings together a beautiful gathering of local artisans, wellness brands, delicious flavours, and live music.

Offerings include Loco Love, The Beauty Chef, Mamma Chai, Byron Bay Tea Co, Lematch, AUyurvedic, SAAN Rituals, Synthesis Organics, SISUU, Ochre Ceramics, and many more, alongside Wanderlust – with cosy spaces styled by Wandering Folk.

Visitors can enjoy nourishing tastings, handcrafted treasures, aromatherapy rituals, Ayurvedic experiences and meaningful moments of connection.

A celebration of the vibrant Northern Rivers community, bringing people together through creativity, wellbeing and shared experiences.

Friday, 30 October, from 4.30pm to 7.30pm at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall, entry is free and everyone is welcome!



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