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Handcrafted delicious French pastries at Mullum Farmers Markets

Allie Godfrey A taste of France has arrived at the Mullumbimby Farmers Market, with local pastry chef Dan introducing his...

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A heartfelt night of fundraising

We can’t solve the lack of social housing investment, or magically make emergency accommodation appear, but we can help alleviate suffering and bring warmth and comfort to people coping in truly awful situations.

Hemp industry given boost with development plan

A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.

Community housing industry call for major expansion in upcoming NSW budget

The community housing industry are calling on the NSW government to use next week's State Budget to unlock a major expansion of community housing.

Digital age

When travelling these days there is a lot of cards come and go. They are like a business card...

More comes out on Byron and Mullum pools saga

The problem with Byron Shire councillors making decisions in confidential sessions ‘behind closed doors’ is that no-one knows what really happened apart from those in the room.

Mullum Scout Hall fire overnight

At 1.45am this morning the NSW Fire and Rescue Mullumbimby Station 388 Sans and Brunswick Station 240 were called to a fire at the Mullumbimby Scout Hall.

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Probus Club busses to Brisbane

The  Brunswick Valley Probus Club say they have 10 seats available on their bus going to the Lyric Theatre on Wednesday,  13 May. Organisers say,...

Northern Rivers activists wear ‘media vests’ at Brisbane’s Palestine march

A group of around 150 Northern Rivers residents travelled over the state border on Sunday to join Brisbane’s march in support of journalists killed in Palestine.

Dr Janet Schloss supporting people with brain cancer

VIDEO: Dr Schloss has completed a number of ground-breaking studies and has over 80 publications in clinical naturopathy, cancer and auto-immune diseases, some of which have gained wide-spread national media attention.

Vale Marty Mayberry

Silver medal Paralympian, and doctor, Marty Mayberry, passed away at his home in Brisbane on December 18, 2024.

Qantas engineers strike

Qantas Engineers' Alliance says around 300 Qantas engineers across Australia will walk off the job for 24 hours from this morning, following repeated industrial actions by workers across major airports this past month, after the airline refused to meet with workers to discuss the latest enterprise agreement.

Lindy Lee sculpture revealed at Queen’s Wharf

Brisbane’s reputation as a world class cultural destination has been illuminated with the glittering unveiling of Northern Rivers artist Lindy Lee’s masterpiece, 'Being Swallowed by the Milky Way', ahead of the first phase of The Star Brisbane and Queen’s Wharf staged opening from August 29, 2024.

A big weekend for conferences, if not solutions

The ALP has just held its national conference, in Brisbane, but most of the progressive ideas were discussed only on the fringes, and on the streets outside, with the official debate constrained. Down in Sydney, things pushed further into crazy-land at the Conservative Political Action Conference, an Australian version of the Trump-worshipping American event.

Gold Coast armed robbery charges

NSW police have charged three teenagers and a man following multiple alleged armed robberies across the Gold Coast, Logan and Brisbane over the weekend.

Brisbane climate activists get bail

Brisbane climate activists Andy and Max appeared in Brisbane's Supreme Court this morning after being remanded during Blockade Australia's actions last week. 

Activists block ‘facilitation of the climate crisis’ at ports in Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne

As part of a coordinated mobilisation of actions in response to what they say is Australia's facilitation of the climate and ecological crisis, there are blockades in port at Newcastle, Melbourne and Brisbane this morning.

Local farming legend retires after 23 years

Thursday, 25 June marks the end of an era for local farmer Kenrick Riley who is retiring from Byron Farmers Market after 23 years. Kenrick...

Highwayman’s Winter Whisky Feast

Highwayman’s Dan Woolley has been working with whisky for over 20 years, and started to fill his own barrels here in Byron Bay over...

Men’s XV: Byron Shire Rebels vs Lismore

The Rebels Men’s XV put in a dominant attacking display of rugby to see off Lismore 42-17, racking up six tries in a performance...

Byron’s Winter Whales raise $43,000

The Byron Bay Winter Whales (BBWW) took to the ocean for the 39th time this year on the first Sunday of May and raised $43,000 for local organisations and charities.