Byron Markets organisers say, ‘With hundreds of visitors already in town for what would have been Bluesfest weekend, Byron Markets is calling on locals and visitors alike to come out and support the region’s small businesses across a special Easter long weekend line-up of markets’.
Possum Shoot Road at Myocum will be temporarily closed for landslip repair work from mid-April, says Byron Shire Council.
They say, 'The landslip occurred on...
A new artificial reef has been installed off the Ballina coast, says the NSW Labor government, which aims to ‘boost tourism and sustainable recreational...
Fatbergs of waste are costing ratepayers in the Tweed Shire, with council staff saying crews remove around 156 tonnes of rubbish and gunk from the wastewater network every year.
The legacy of former Lismore City Councillor Jenny Dowell is sure to linger for many locals and her advocacy for women in local government has not been forgotten.
Domestic violence related offences decreased as a percentage of all offences recorded in the Tweed Byron Police District last week, local officers reported but there were multiple charges included for choking and also for child sex abuse.
Byron Shire councillors have signed off on hotel giant Merivale’s modified plan to turn the former Cheeky Monkeys site into a large restaurant and bar, despite ongoing concerns from nearby residents about noise, parking and school safety.
The NSW Labor government says it has reached a major milestone in rebuilding education infrastructure damaged more than four years ago, with work underway in Lismore South Public School and Ngulliboo Jarjums Preschool
With the US/Israeli invasion of Iran causing higher fuel prices across the globe, local food enthusiasts will be gathering this Saturday to work towards improving access to local food and supporting local farmers.
As the US/Israel invasion of Iran in the Middle East continues, the NSW government says the Minister for Energy has ‘issued formal information notices...
The M1 Pacific Motorway is open again after being closed northbound approaching the Bruxner Highway in Pimlico (south of Ballina) owing to a crash involving a truck and a pedestrian.
A renewed push to establish a Richmond River Commission has been backed by Rous County Council (RCC), with RCC councillors voting overwhelmingly to lobby the NSW government for stronger action to restore the health of the region’s major waterway.
Business Lennox Head, the town’s Chamber of Commerce, are looking forward to bringing a diverse monthly night-time program of hospitality, arts, music, comedy and cultural experiences to the town on the second Saturday of the month from August called Lennox Alive.
A Byron Bay dog owner has been convicted in the Local Court for two breaches of the Companion Animals Act 1998 relating to the management of a menacing dog, says Byron Shire Council staff.
Every Tuesday there is a safe women’s space provided from 1pm to 3pm at Fletcher Street Cottage, 18 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay that now includes a free women’s clinic for women and their children.
A much-loved member of the Byron Shire community has been recognised for her dedication to supporting older residents, with Byron Seniors facilitator Pippy Wardell named a recipient of the 2026 NSW Local Seniors of the Year Award.
Women’s Health Northern Rivers say they are pleased to announce that two evidence‑based therapeutic group programs – Shark Cage and Heartfelt House Healing Pathways – will be held in Mullumbimby this April/May.
Tweed Shire Council say they are updating their Community Markets on Public Land Policy 'to reflect recent changes to planning legislation, with the draft...
Tomorrow's meeting of Ballina Shire Council will debate issues including local strategic planning, biodiversity, CCTV, bridge duplication and single use plastic elimination.
Sport and recreation clubs across the Tweed have secured NSW government funding to support new equipment, facility upgrades, and community programs through the Local Sport Grants Program.
Evans Head Residents for Sustainable Development are concerned about the proposed route of a new 4WD access route to Airforce Beach, just north of Evans Head.
Predictions for the Tweed Rail Trail of 25,000 users a year have been blown out of the water with the last two years seeing over 90,000 users a year Pat Grier, President of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail Supporters told The Echo.
At last week’s meeting, Tweed Shire councillors endorsed the Tweed Development Control Plan (DCP) 2025, which provides, ‘detailed guidelines that show the controls that apply to a particular type of development or in a particular area’.
