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How can we keep paying for incompetence

The only way forward is going backwards. That’s how I explain the current situation of Byron Shire Council. The...

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Ban screens at school

Parents, take a look at the fantastic work the Heads Up Alliance is doing for screen-free schools. Sign the...

Ballina Council makes decision on Ross Lane

With the absence of all four of its progressive councillors for various reasons, Ballina Council pushed ahead with its agenda at yesterday's monthly meeting, including a decision which is likely to close Ross Lane for months while the road is upgraded.

Proposed rate rises Byron Shire Council

In yesterday’s mail on 18 August I received a letter/brochure from Byron Shire Council (BSC) dated 11 August titled...

Can you help our rainbow community find a home?

For four years Queer Family Inc has lived the perilous life of a homeless community organisation – bouncing from one temporary venue to the next, sometimes without anywhere to stay at all.

Big Council rates rise coming – SRV for ratepayers

The proposed 35.03 per cent rates increase over three years to Byron Shire ratepayers is extremely concerning. I fully understand...

How can we keep paying for incompetence

The only way forward is going backwards. That’s how I explain the current situation of Byron Shire Council. The...

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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).

Strong criticism of CSIRO’s flood mitigation ideas

Public comments may have closed on the CSIRO's fifteen proposed mitigation measures to protect Lismore, Ballina, Kyogle and Casino from the worst of future flood emergencies, but criticism of the process has only become more strident.

Lismore City Council’s new GM announced

Eber Butron has been appointed as Lismore City Council’s General Manager, Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg announced yesterday.

Lismore City Council’s community scorecard, residents not happy

In late 2024, 1,678 Lismore residents participated in a community scorecard that delivered a frank assessment of their council’s performance.

New amenities block for Nimbin’s Peace Park

Yesterday Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin was joined by Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg and members of the former Nimbin Advisory Group (NAG) to officially open the newly constructed accessible amenities block at Peace Park in Nimbin.

Local Legends campaign shines spotlight on Lismore

Lismore City Council has launched the ‘Local Legends’ campaign, inviting visitors to rediscover the region and show their support for the businesses that give Lismore its unique charm.  

Goodwill lost over museum backflip

Lismore City Council yesterday chose to ignore the pleas of the Richmond River Historical Society and its supporters that the city's museum be allowed to return to its home in Molesworth Street, which has been renovated following the 2022 floods.

Gigadome playground opens in Lismore

Heritage Park’s highly anticipated Gigadome is now open, offering a new level of adventure and excitement for families in Lismore and the surrounding region. This unique addition to the park is designed for children aged five and above, focusing on engaging older kids with its innovative and challenging play features.

Next section of Northern Rivers Rail Trail opens

Lismore Station was the scene on Saturday morning for the official opening of the next section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, providing a safe off-road route for cyclists, walkers and horse-riders to travel from Lismore to Bentley.

Lismore Mayor elected as Chair of Regional Cities New South Wales

Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg has been elected as Chair of Regional Cities New South Wales (RCNSW), a two-year position.

Greens urged to back pathway to end native forest logging

Some of NSW’s most respected and long-standing forest campaigners and scientists have today urged the Greens not to support the Nationals' attempt to disallow the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) method.

Ballina Council makes decision on Ross Lane

With the absence of all four of its progressive councillors for various reasons, Ballina Council pushed ahead with its agenda at yesterday's monthly meeting, including a decision which is likely to close Ross Lane for months while the road is upgraded.

Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

Imagine Northern Rivers says Mullumbimby is the only community across the region to rank new models of governance and decision-making as the number one element of its preferred future, and last week locals gathered to work out how to make it real.

Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a local missing man.