It's been another turbulent year for local Greens councillors Kiri Dicker and Simon Chate, as Ballina Council struggles to balance the needs of a fast-growing population with a fragile coastal environment.

Wardell's Community Courts have transformed a dying tennis club into a multi-sport dynamo of activity since taking a new direction late last year, enhancing the physical well-being of local residents of all ages and strengthening the social fabric of the village, which has faced some serious challenges recently.

The Starlight Festival is a four-day festival of community and wellness that is held in Bangalow. The event has five spaces offering over 100 workshops, talks, classes, concerts and presentations, all included with the cost of entry.

A push to establish a local emergency blood bank for dogs in the Northern Rivers is underway.

After the resounding success of the 17th edition of the Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) in October, the festival team is thrilled to announce a special ‘Summer Session’ on Friday. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Dening Park overlooking the ocean, this unique film experience is set to captivate audiences with a carefully curated showcase of films from local, Australian, and international filmmakers.

I was holidays, and the family were being tourists in far north Queensland, where the bus drivers all wore long white socks with their beige shorts.