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What was once comes again

The Byron Shire has been renowned for its music, its festivals, and its innovation that has had a huge impact on the Australian music scene.

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Lismore Boulevard Project announced

Design concept plans for the Lismore Boulevard – Shared User Path project are now available for community consultation, following Lismore City Council securing $2,383,030 in funding through the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active 2025–2026 program, administered by Transport for NSW (TfNSW).

Data shows biggest danger to wildlife is people, not cats

Human-created hazards are responsible for most wildlife rescues in New South Wales, and researchers are calling for more prevention strategies to save threatened species.

Tonight’s The Night – actually, it’s Thursday night

Rob Caudill, renowned for his uncanny resemblance to the legendary Rod Stewart, continues to captivate audiences worldwide – whether he’s stopped in airports for autographs or turning heads in restaurants, Caudill’s presence is unmistakable.

Organic produce sharing

I would like to thank all the kind people putting their excess citrus out the front of their houses....

Anarchy in the UK?

After going through six prime ministers in the last ten years, the not-so United Kingdom is likely to soon notch up its seventh.

Major chlamydia advance for wild koalas

In what’s been hailed as a massive breakthrough, a chlamydia vaccine implant has been administered to a wild koala for the first time, with calls for a wider vaccination roll out.

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Lismore village parks get an upgrade

Lismore City Council say they have completed major upgrades to two much-loved village parks, 'delivering revitalised community spaces for play, recreation and connection in Tullera and Dunoon'.

Nearly $5 million for busy Lismore route

The Lismore City Council says it has secured $4.86 million in federal funds to progress the upgrade of the Dunoon Road and Tweed Street corridor.

Investigation underway after man’s death and drugs located – Dunoon

A police investigation is underway after a man died and a commercial quantity of prohibited drugs were located at a home north of Lismore last week.

Injury – Whian Whian Falls 

Westpac Rescue Helicopter and NSW Ambulance were called to Whian Whian Falls, north of Dunoon on Saturday, February 8 to attend an injured individual.

WATER Northern Rivers says Rous County Council is wrong

WATER Northern Rivers Alliance says despite decades of objection, Rous County Council have just commissioned yet another heritage and biodiversity study in the Rocky Creek valley, between Dunoon and The Channon, in the heart of the Northern Rivers.

Destination Dunoon

Need a break from the everyday? Feel like a relaxing country drive with a delicious meal and cool beverage to greet you at the...

Shitbox MKII heads to Perth in 2024

Dunoon mechanic Russell Wilson had some much fun at the Shitbox Rally last year, he has asked his wife Alison join him and head out to the back blocks of Uluru next April for another go at making a $1,500 car attempt the almost impossible. 

Byron needs more independence from Rous not less

WATER Northern Rivers believes that water security for Byron lies in becoming more independent from Rous County Council, not less so.

Appeal to locate missing man, Michael McCaffery – Northern Rivers

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing in the state’s Northern Rivers region.

Positive breath test after motorcyclist injured at Dunoon

NSW Police say a driver has been charged after a motorcycle rider was critically injured following a crash at Dunoon yesterday.

CSIRO mega dam report supported by Lismore mayor

The inclusion of a recent controversial CSIRO Richmond River flood report into Lismore City Council’s Flood Risk Management Plan has been defended by Mayor Steve Kreig, with him telling ABC North Coast, ‘It’s about having the most up to date scientific info and preparing for future flooding events’.

Help establish a First Nations bush-food nursery

A First Nations-led bush food nursery that will create Indigenous employment, training pathways, food sovereignty, and cultural knowledge sharing for future generations is getting underway in Myocum and you can help get it established.

Inspiring arts, culture, business collaboration

Byron Fest, a multi-week festival in June 2027, will be a festival for the Shire, say Destination Byron as they finalise the $200,000 grant from the Regional Night-Time Economy Program.

Palestine community action day Sunday

Have you been wondering how to make a change in Palestine? This Sunday, Northern Rivers Friends of Palestine (NRFP) are inviting people to join in a community action day at Marvell Hall, Marvell Street, Byron Bay from 12 noon to 4pm and find out how they can get involved to make positive change in Gaza and the West Bank.