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September 7, 2026

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‘Waves Without Limits’ launches in Bruns

Saturday saw the launch of ‘Waves Without Limits’ wheelchairs on Torakina Beach that has seen a chair, wheelie walker and hoist available for community use to access the beach and water.

Other News

Plastic pollution goes under the microscope at Lennox

Plastic has become such a permanent fixture of modern life that avoiding it can feel a bit like trying to dodge sand at the beach.

Save Wallum judgment to be handed down on Monday

On Monday, 7 September, the community is invited to come together at Bayside Park, Brunswick Heads to hear Federal Court Justice Perry deliver judgment in the Save Wallum case.

Woman charged after body located – Ballina

A woman has been charged after the body of a man was allegedly located on a property near Ballina.

Forests – INFM best option

Apologies, a correction to my article last week. In a fuzzy head cold state I wrongly referred to Great...

Arrest runners

Palestinian activist and poet, Bassem Tamimi had his visa cancelled just as he was about to depart on an...

Mullum Primary basketball team bounces their way to state championships

Mullumbimby Public Schools PSSA boys basketball team has made it to the NSW state finals and will be heading to Sydney on Monday, 7 September and they are asking for a bit of a hand to get there. 

Housing & Building Supplements

Living Now 2026

The art of living in the Northern Rivers

In today’s ever-changing Australian property market, one thing remains constant: our homes are more than just bricks and mortar. They are our greatest investment, our sanctuary, and the backdrop to life’s most important moments.

Whether you’re buying your first home, preparing to sell, planning a renovation, building your dream house, transforming your garden, refreshing your interiors, or making the most of a rental property, Living Now is designed to inspire and inform.

Navigating the property market can be challenging. From understanding buying and selling costs, working with real estate agencies, and making sense of government incentives and taxes, to choosing the right trades, products and services, there are plenty of decisions to make. At the same time, creating a home you love – inside and out – should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

The Northern Rivers is home to a wealth of talented local businesses, skilled tradespeople and quality suppliers ready to help at every stage of your home journey. Surrounded by one of Australia’s most beautiful landscapes, our region offers endless inspiration for creating homes and gardens that are both practical and welcoming – a place to relax, entertain and make lasting memories.

Living Now showcases the best of what the Northern Rivers has to offer, connecting readers with trusted local businesses while providing practical ideas, expert advice and inspiration to help make informed decisions, whatever their budget, lifestyle or stage of the home journey.

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Living Now appeared as part of The Byron Shire Echo issue 41.07.


Finance & Property Outlook

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Finance & Property Outlook appeared as part of The Byron Shire Echo issue 40.45.


Living Now

The art of living in the Northern Rivers.

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Living Now appeared as part of The Byron Shire Echo issue 40.08.


Building Dreams

A guide for first home buyers in the Northern Rivers.

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Building Dreams appeared as part of The Byron Shire Echo issue 35.19.


Big Ideas, Tiny Houses

Whether as a lifestyle choice or a solution for secondary accommodation or income, the evolution of tiny home design has captured our imagination. The ability to live comfortably in a compact space speaks not only to innovative design but to a feeling of being safe and cosy.

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Big Ideas, Tiny Houses appeared as part of The Byron Shire Echo issue 34.21.

Sign up for the Chinny Charge and summer stroll

As I turned into my road recently, I saw someone running down it with their torch bobbing in the dark night. I quickly stopped, wound down my window, and asked if they were okay?

Woman charged after body located – Ballina

A woman has been charged after the body of a man was allegedly located on a property near Ballina.

Peter Noble puts Bluesfest site up for sale

Following the cancellation of the 2026 Bluesfest and subsequently two Bluesfest companies going into administration, the site has now been listed for sale.

Short-stay boost for Ballina hospital, but bigger service gaps remain

Ballina District Hospital is set to get a new four-bay emergency short-stay unit before the end of the year, providing a modest boost to a hospital that remains limited in the range of specialist and higher-level care it can provide.