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Fire burning beside Mullumbimby Woolworths under control

The Mullumbimby NSW Fire and Rescue Station House 388 was alerted to a large fire in a compound beside the Mullumbimby Woolworths supermarket at 8.22pm this evening.

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Two drownings remind swimmers that lifeguard patrols are reduced during winter

July has seen the drowning for two men marking a tragic start to the 2025-26 winter patrol off-season season for Surf Life Saving NSW.

Why are e-bikes a policing no-go zone?

We have nearly completed every rail trail in the southern hemisphere, and from someone who hated riding normal bikes because my bum hurt and my legs hurt and my lungs hurt, I have become a cycle convert (sans the attire).

More EV chargers hitting NSW streets

Electric vehicle drivers in NSW will soon have access to another 549 new kerbside chargers across 130 suburbs, as the result of a $2.8 million investment by the NSW government.

Ballina bitou bush to be tackled by Rous County Council 

Bitou bush is one of the most aggressive weeds threatening coastal ecosystems and bitou bush will be tackled in three areas of Ballina Shire by Rous County Council (RCC) with an $85,000 NSW government grant. 

Is Ross Lane open?

It may be due to a sweet ignorance that I resist an authority saying that something is ‘too difficult’,...

70-year-old hits tree in South Golden Beach

A woman aged in her 70s is on her way to hospital after her car hit a tree in South Golden Beach.

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New Year’s Eve – the party starts now!

With extra police monitoring the Ballina and Byron areas during the festive season’s activities, there are a number of less alcohol-centric events for revellers to enjoy tonight.

NYE and January 1 weather

The weather forecast is for a warm New Year's Eve for most parts of Australia, but a little cooler along the east coast, where there is the chance of some showers and thunderstorms bringing heavy falls.

Turning time on a new year in Byron Bay

The streets of Byron Bay were packed last night as locals and visitors swamped the town for New Year's Eve.

It’s a new dawn, on a new day, in a new year…

Though rain on the horizon put an end to a growing semi-circle in the sky at dawn, the wash of colours and the anticipation of the new year kept the hundreds gathered at Cape Byron happy for the most easterly point's first light for 2023.

Look after your fur family tonight

There are no two ways around it – people celebrating New Year's Eve sucks for pets. Loud events can be distressing for animals and really if you think about it, it's not great for humans either.

North Coast weather warning for New Years – stay out of the water

Showers and cooler conditions are expected over the next few days with a tropical low over Queensland that may generate large waves and hazardous surf conditions from Sunday on the North Coast.

Police pleased with Year’s Eve celebrations

New South Wales police say they are generally pleased with the behaviour of New Year’s Eve 2020 revellers across the state. Operation New Year’s Eve...

NYE Get Home Safe Bus for Ballina area

After a successful run over Christmas, the Ballina Liquor Accord will be running the free ‘Get Home Safe’ bus service again at New Year to help the local community get home safely.

Byron council calls for low key NYE celebrations 

People expecting to head to Byron Bay to celebrate the end of 2020 and the start of 2021 are warned that celebrations this year will be low key and must comply with the COVID-19 protocols set out by the NSW government.

Police: celebrate from home this New Year’s Eve

With the entire country living under some measure of health restrictions, New Year's Eve celebrations will be very different this year – or will they?

Partial approval recommended for DA at Dunbible for unauthorised dwelling

Following compliance investigations at 300 Bakers Road, Dunbible, Tweed Shire Council staff have recommended approval of stages one and two, but not stage three of the development application. 

Tribute to Paul ‘Campo’ Campton as police reappeal for information on the fatal hit-and-run in Bangalow

The Byron Shire Rebels Rugby will pay tribute to  Paul ‘Campo’ Campton this Saturday as they host Casuarina in Bangalow. 

Temporary road and bridge closures – Alstonville and Tintenbar Bridge

Road closures for Alstonville and the Teven/Tintenbar Bridge will be taking place next week.

Opportunities for drug diversion improvements demonstrated in the UK

The scientific evidence is clear, and has been for a long time, that drug issues need to be treated as a health issue not as a police issue.