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October 17, 2026

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Calls on NRPP to defer consent for Mullumbimby’s 57 Station Street DA on Monday

At Thursday’s Byron Shire Council meeting there were multiple calls for a deferral of the 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby car park development application.

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AI growing up quick

We are exactly at the point where we lose control of the AI, and it will try to hide...

E-bikes on the beach

Why are e-bikes or any bikes allowed on the beach between Belongil and The Pass? It’s one of the...

Interview for Byron Bay Film Festival

Guided by Horses is a film that follows Aboriginal Professor Juli Coffin and the young people of Yawardani Jan-ga (‘horses helping’ in Yawuru language), a groundbreaking Aboriginal-led equine-assisted learning program where horses, Country and culture come together in unexpected ways.

Karate success for young locals

Three young karate students from Ewingsdale's Jin Wu Koon Karate have qualified for the AMAC Australian Championship following competition in Queensland.

Berry season is here

Spring is in the air and berries are bursting onto the farmers’ market stalls. Sweet, juicy and packed with goodness, berries are one of those treats that rarely make it all the way home without a few disappearing from the punnet.

Thank you

Thank you Deputy Mayor Elia Hauge, Cr David Warth, and Mandy Nolan for taking the time and making the...

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.

McAuleys estate changes approved, but pet ban and cycle path stay

Developers have secured approval for changes to a contentious Myocum subdivision, but requirements banning pets and providing a cycle path and vehicle turnaround will remain.

New koala strategy leaves local priorities to later implementation plan

Northern Rivers residents are being invited to help shape a new NSW koala conservation strategy, with specific local actions and investment priorities to be detailed in a separate implementation plan.

Fish kill follows Belongil Creek opening as Council reviews protocols

A fish kill at Belongil Creek has prompted warnings to avoid the affected area, with Byron Shire Council and government agencies investigating the incident following an artificial opening of the creek.

Double trouble as Byron High fundraiser hits $20,000!

A thousand dollars was enough to put Byron Bay High School’s principal in the barber’s chair. Twenty thousand means she’ll have company.