Installing CCTV cameras and motion-sensor lights is one of the best ways for locals to protect their homes from the wave of break-ins and car thefts occurring across the Northern Rivers, a community meeting has been told.

A search was initiated around midday on Saturday, January 11 following reports of two persons requiring assistance in the ocean at Evans Head, south of Ballina.

Blue Cow Gelato, a beloved New South Wales gem, has officially brought its fresh, authentic Italian gelato to the heart of Byron Bay.

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

The Tweed Shire Council will introduce new safety measures in Murwillumbah’s main thoroughfare. This follows reports from local residents and...