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Green Heroes among 2026 NSW Environment Award winners

The NSW Environment Awards, hosted by the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, Nature Conservation Council NSW, was recently held at Customs House in Sydney.

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Ballina’s arts attitude

At last week’s Ballina Shire Council meeting, I moved a motion that Ballina Council rejoin the Arts Northern Rivers...

What does the US blue tsunami mean for us?

In a stunning repudiation of Donald Trump and the Republican Party he remade in his image, US voters have chosen alternative candidates across the country in midterm elections.

Graffiti vandals strike Norries Head and Cabarita Beach

Repeated acts of graffiti vandalism at Norries Head and throughout Cabarita Beach, are drawing interest from the police and Tweed Shire Council.

Northern Rivers family could be forced to leave Australia

A Northern Rivers family might be forced to leave their life behind without direct intervention by the Minister for Immigration, Tony Burke. The de Silva family have been living locally since 2020, contributing significantly to local businesses and to disaster recovery.

Stone fruit season has arrived!

There’s something special about biting into a perfectly ripe peach or nectarine, with juice running down your chin and the taste of summer in every mouthful. Stone fruit season is now underway, and local grower Rajesh Kumar is bringing a beautiful selection of fresh fruit to the farmers’ markets.

Remembrance Day 2026: 11am, 11 November

It is estimated that in WWl there were 20 million dead and 20 million injured. From a population base...

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Memorial plaques face 15-year review under draft policy

From memorial benches overlooking the ocean to plaques honouring local identities, Byron’s commemorative tributes could face regular review under a proposed Council policy.

Rail Safety Week begins

The 20th National Rail Safety Week is being marked with a solemn ceremony at the Australian Railway Monument in Werris Creek in northern NSW today. The ceremony will honour rail workers who have died in service to Australia’s rail network.

Poetry and opera for Kate’s farewell

With requests for music by Bizet, Paganini, Puccini, and Nat King Cole singing Irving Gordon’s Unforgettable, and poems by Banjo Patterson, Joyce Kilmer and Clare Harner, Kate Smorty had everything in place, for the time when she was not.

Lismore remembers Simone Strobel on 20th anniversary of murder

About 50 people gathered in Lismore's Quad yesterday to remember the young visitor from Germany who lost her life in the city 20 years ago.

Memorial plaques stolen from Tweed cemetery

Tweed Shire Council says more than 100 copper plaques have been stolen from Tweed Heads Lawn and General Cemetery at Kirkwood Street.

Memorial for horses to replace Cup Eve Parade

Animal Activists from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR), who have been held responsible for the death of the Melbourne Cup Eve Parade, have now replaced it with a memorial service for the 168 horses that were killed from racing-related injuries in the last racing year.

Memorial Bravery Garden dedication in Ballina

Dozens of community members along with special guests gathered at St Andrew's Village in Ballina on Saturday for the Australian Bravery Association's re-dedication of a war memorial garden and the unveiling of a plaque – a reminder of those who served.

Remembrance Day 2026: 11am, 11 November

It is estimated that in WWl there were 20 million dead and 20 million injured. From a population base of fewer than five million,...

Love books? Join Friends of the Library

Friends of the Libraries, Byron Shire are looking for some fresh, new, younger faces to join the group and help keep it moving forward.

Racehorses shot for pet food by NSW breeder

Thirteen thoroughbred horses deemed no longer useful, have been destroyed with eight horses destroyed by firearm at Berkeley Park Stud.

Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club youngsters shine

Two young members of Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club have delivered outstanding performances at the Paddle NSW State Sprint Championships, held at the Penrith International Regatta Centre over the weekend.