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Twelve winners at Byron Bay Herb Nursery

The Byron Bay Herb Nursery continues to create constructive pathways to achievement with twelve students from Byron Bay Herb Nursery’s disability support program recently graduating with a Certificate II in Horticulture.

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Lismore students pitch sustainability projects

Young people will take centre stage in Lismore this Friday when the HalveIt Festival brings student sustainability pitches to decision-makers in what organisers are calling 'part innovation expo, part community festival.'

Lismore Council spruiks 150 projects since 2022 floods

A milestone of 150 projects has been reached since the 2022 disasters, says Lismore City Council.

Riparian restoration works sees improvements over four catchments

Creeks and riverbanks damaged by the 2022 floods are being restored, thanks to the work of landowners and the NSW government Caring for Catchments program.

More comes out on Byron and Mullum pools saga

The problem with Byron Shire councillors making decisions in confidential sessions ‘behind closed doors’ is that no-one knows what really happened apart from those in the room.

Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.

Science in the Pub, Lismore, 16 July

An engaging and informative Science in the Pub event is planned on Thursday, 16 July, from 5pm at Two Mates Brewing, South Lismore.

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Do you want the rail trail completed? Sign the petition

The local Byron and Mullumbimby chambers of commerce, and the Northern Rivers Rail Trail Supporters (NRRTS) are asking everyone who supports making the rail trail happen to get on board and sign up to support the rail trail at www.northernriversrailtrail.com.au/support.

Lismore Council to reassess rail trail funding rejection

Lismore City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the Northern Rivers Rail Trail through Lismore, despite this week’s unsuccessful federal funding outcome. 

Mullumbimby to Crabbes Creek rail trail rejected – but why?

Byron Shire Council say they were notified this week that a federal government grant application for the design and construction of the Mullumbimby to Crabbes Creek section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail was unsuccessful. 

Do you want the rail trail completed?

‘The campaign featuring real Northern Rivers locals to add their name in support of the rail trail in a bid to get NSW and federal governments to grant the funding needed to finish the last section, and “Link the Places we Love” is gaining momentum,’ said Pat Grier, President of Northern Rivers Rail Trail Supporters.

Better By Bike ready for expansion of Northern Rivers Rail Trail

Scared of fuel prices? Byron Bay has an exciting new bike shop! Located at the corner of Bayshore Drive and Banksia Drive, in the Byron Arts & Industrial Estate, this is Better by Bike's second store in the region, building on the success of their flagship operation at Murwillumbah Railway Station.

North Coast tourism winners shine

There were plenty of winners at the recent 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards.

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.

Cycling Without Age rolls out new chapter on Northern Rivers Rail Trail

Tweed Shire Council yesterday launched a new collaboration with Cycling Without Age to bring an innovative and inclusive service to the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.

Cycling Without Age joins Northern Rivers Rail Trail

Tweed Shire Council has announced a collaboration with volunteer organisation Cycling Without Age as part of celebrations to mark the first anniversary of the opening of the popular Northern Rivers Rail Trail.

Thousands using Tweed rail trail each week, council says

Nearly 110,000 guests have visited the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail since it opened on the first of March, The Tweed Shire Council says.

Lismore students pitch sustainability projects

Young people will take centre stage in Lismore this Friday when the HalveIt Festival brings student sustainability pitches to decision-makers in what organisers are calling 'part innovation expo, part community festival.'

Consultation lacking with rail trail

Byron Shire Council is pursuing an unfunded on-formation bike trail, risking significant ratepayer liability for ongoing maintenance, while disregarding advanced plans for a commuter...

NT Intervention

I refer to the NT Intervention article, Echo page 4, 17 June. Recent events in the Northern Territory (NT) would tend to indicate that the...

Aged care

The Byron Central Hospital (BCH) branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) would like to express our grave concerns regarding the delineation...