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Loss of amenity with new pool owners?

Byron Shire councillors recently decided – by a close margin – to hand over our two public swimming baths...

Drugs: a health problem needing law reform

The 2024 Penington Institute’s Annual Overdose Report stated that, ‘in 2022 there were 2,356 drug-induced deaths in Australia, equating to approximately six lives needlessly lost each day’.

Love Lennox Festival returns June 13

The all day Love Lennox Festival returns Saturday, 13 June, with organisers saying they expect more than 10,000 attendees to gather across town for one of the region’s most loved community events.

Wandana Brewing Co turns six

Six years ago, Wandana Brewing Co set up on the outskirts of Mullumbimby with a simple ambition: to make great beer and build something the community could genuinely call their own. This Saturday the Wandana Brewing crew are marking the occasion with a free, all-day birthday celebration, and everyone is invited!

Rail trail funding 2

No rail trail funding. As usual, the local federal Labor member for Richmond, Justine Elliot and the local state...

Ballina Shire Council’s special rate variation approved

Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Ballina Shire Council's application to increase its general income through a permanent special variation (SV) of 26.25% [in rates] over four years, from 2026-27 to 2029-30.

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Billinudgel-Ocean Shores RFS gets truckin’

There’s been some action at the Billinudgel-Ocean Shores Rural Fire Service (RFS) station of late.

Introducing Daniel’s latest brushwork

The man behind all the murals in the lanes running off the main street of Mullumbimby, Daniel Hend, is nearing completion on his latest masterpiece

Giving Byron a fresh new look

To celebrate the Byron Community Centre’s ‘130 Years of Community Spirit’, artist Valentina Di Blase is sprucing up parts of the building and adding a wonderful splash of bright colour.

New murals beautify Ballina

Two large street art installations have recently been completed in Ballina, one on Cherry Street and another between Winton Lane and River Street, together with some smaller works around the Northern Rivers Community Gallery.

A reminder of what’s precious

Students from Mullumbimby High School have been doing their best to get the message across that our native creatures are very precious.

Youth murals reflect plight of wildlife

In her work at the Byron Youth Service, youth worker, Deb Pearse, began to notice that many young people are really concerned about the plight of the environment and its wildlife.

Traversing the Super Rough Seas in Murwillumbah

The Super Rough Seas Project is a new and vibrant street art montage that has been installed at the M.Arts Precinct, in Murwillumbah.

Bruns mural removed without notice

The actions of Reflections Holiday Park in reshaping the foreshore of Brunswick Heads have once again been questioned, following the removal of the Housie Shed walls and relocation of community art.

Lennox skate park art looking fully sick

After some delays due to the wild weather, the Lennox Head Skate Park mural is on track to be completed very soon.

Rome is where the art is

Soil from the Northern Rivers will make its way from Mullumbimby to Rome as part of an art project created by 20 local artists.

Marooned yacht on rocks near Ballina

A local photographer has shot a marooned yacht at Flat Rock, in Ballina Shire. It's the second boat to be washed ashore in recent months

Echo celebrates 40 with awards night tomorrow

Tickets are selling fast! Come join a fun-filled night of community celebration – This Saturday (tomorrow) The Echo is set to mark its 40th year in style with a ’30s swing-era style party and community awards night featuring the dynamic sounds of the Melbourne Ska Orchestra.

Author Tristan Bancks follows up with Two Wolves sequel

Local author Tristan Bancks launched his new book for readers 10+, Raised By Wolves, at Byron Book Room last night (Thursday 4 June).

Lismore City Council recognised for environmental leadership at LG awards

Lismore City Council has been recognised for outstanding achievement in environmental leadership, resilience and community infrastructure at the 2026 LG Professionals NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.