A major new stage adaptation of Jessica Anderson’s Miles Franklin Award-winning novel Tirra Lirra by the River will come to Byron Theatre in a limited season from 5 to 13 June.

Since 2011, 15 years, Dawn and Robert Sword have been entrusted by the Wardell Knit n’ Knat Group with the privilege of distributing the beautiful handcrafted rugs, scarves, beanies and other knitted and crocheted items they have made to people in need throughout the Ballina Shire.

Reforms that crack down on conduct which indicates support for Nazi ideology has passed NSW parliament.

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the family of a young father recently killed in a truck accident in Tweed Heads.

"Planning a development? Contact Council before you start" – that's the message from Kyogle Council around building and construction.

Long-term, local Byron businesses are calling on the community for support as they struggle to remain afloat as the drainage works in Byron Bay continue.