If you’ve noticed people in your town or suburb jogging or exercise-walking with particular purpose this week, it could be because they’re taking part in The Long Run.

After 16 years on Ballina Council Jeff Johnson is retiring from the council playing field to concentrate on family and his solar and electrical business. Having been asked quite a few times who his recommendations are for the upcoming Ballina Council election here's his take.

The Kyogle Council has seen a fractious last term with their General Manager Graham Kennet being sacked (during a second attempt) in December 2023 and replaced by Brett Kelly. Mr Kelly had no council management experience and after just seven weeks was off to another job. So the question is who will you vote for?

With local business owners saying they still face closure from Byron Council road works, council staff will meet with businesses affected by the upcoming Lawson Street drainage works to discuss a range of measures intended to mitigate the impact of the poorly timed project.