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September 7, 2026

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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.

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Byron businesses shine at tourism awards

Crystalbrook Byron and Better By Bike took out three gold awards at the recent  2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards in Coffs Harbour.

Byron Bay Public School presents:

The Great School Art Show Off! – Byron Bay Public School invites the community to celebrate creativity at a spectacular afternoon of art, music, dance and community spirit on Wednesday, 9 September from 4pm to 6pm.

Three screen divas in nuns habits

After what felt like an unusually cold winter, get ready to celebrate warm spring nights with a packed September program at Brunswick Picture House. And what better way to sort out your Father’s Day with some good old-fashioned live entertainment?

A Splash of Colour for Bangalow

A Splash of Colour was launched on Friday, 28 August at the Ninbella Gallery in Bangalow bringing the history of Bangalow to life. 

Musical visionaries

Sydney is a funny place. When recently at Warringah Mall, I was randomly asked to take part in a...

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.

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.

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.

Ewingsdale Rd pedestrian crossing back on the agenda

The developers behind the massive West Byron housing project are back for round two in their bid to install a pedestrian crossing on Ewingsdale Road, just weeks after councillors rejected a traffic-light version of the proposal.

Chris Cherry bows out of Tweed mayoralty after six years

After six years steering Tweed Shire through floods, fires, border closures and a cyclone, Mayor Chris Cherry has decided it is time to hand over the reins.