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Drug checking services get underway at music festivals

The NSW Government’s $4.3 million drug checking services at select music festivals began this long weekend, with the Knockout Outdoor music festival on Saturday the first to participate.

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57 Station St development (1)

So, Cr Swain was embarrassed about a conversation that shouldn’t be had in public. Well, shoot, councillor – as...

57 Station St development (4)

It is really disheartening to hear our mayor still promoting the fake news that the people opposing Council’s plan...

The con job

What will the sales pitch be to sell off new subdivisions within the Byron Shire? The beaches, tree-lined avenues?...

New dad ‘turfed’

Mayor turfs new dad from job because of his caring responsibilities. So, we have a new deputy mayor of...

Northern Rivers businesses take home a swag of regional awards

From blueberries and cinemas to post offices and pint-sized businesses, the Northern Rivers business community had plenty to celebrate at this year’s regional awards.

57 Station St development (2)

What does it take? Councillors: be brave regarding 57 Station Steet. At Byron Shire Council’s meeting Cr Lyon put a...

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Investigation deferred as Greens call for expanded watchdog powers

The Minns government is facing calls to clarify the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission’s powers to obtain police documents, as the LECC announced the deferral of public hearings for Operation Makalu, the probe into police violence against peaceful protesters on 9 February at Sydney Town Hall.

NSW flicks the switch to turn on massive battery

One of the world’s most powerful batteries, the Waratah Super Battery, is now fully operational and helping to deliver reliable energy to NSW homes and businesses.

Solar panel recycling in NSW

The NSW government is consulting on Australia's first mandatory solar panel recycling scheme to ensure valuable solar panel materials are recovered, reused and recycled rather than sent to landfill.

Foster Care Week marked with landmark reform

A new strategy, which the government says will provide more practical support for foster carers, has been unveiled for Foster and Kinship Care Week.

How to stop overdoses? Dr Will Tregoning has some thoughts

With International Overdose Awareness Day approaching on 31 August, NSW now has the evidence, the tools and record overdose deaths but lacks the will on permanent, community based pill testing.

Community groups share $1 million to help local environment

Three community projects will share in more than $1 million to help restore important habitat as part of the NSW Environmental Trust Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation program.

Fines, jail time for pot use in Qld

The words ‘courageous’ and ‘Minns Labor government’ are not commonly used in the same breath. But...

Eligible households can take advantage of washing machine upgrades

Member for Tweed Geoff Provest is encouraging eligible households across the Tweed to take advantage of a NSW government program offering new, energy- and water-efficient washing machines for just $250.

Police drop all charges against 125 Rising Tide protesters from the 2024 People’s Blockade

NSW Police have formally withdrawn charges against 125 protesters from Rising Tide’s 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port, which organisers say was one of the largest civil disobedience protests in Australian history.

Australia’s first large-scale hemp manufacturing facility announced

An Australian startup building homes from hemp has secured $2 million in NSW government funding to scale its manufacturing from a facility in Toormina, near Coffs Harbour. The investment aims to shift the construction industry away from carbon-heavy materials while supporting the state’s agriculture sector.

Man dies in Yamba after being pulled from water

Just before 11am yesterday (Sunday 4 October 2026), officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were called to Marine Parade, Yamba, following reports of Surf Life Saving NSW locating a man’s body in the water.

Investigation deferred as Greens call for expanded watchdog powers

The Minns government is facing calls to clarify the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission’s powers to obtain police documents, as the LECC announced the deferral of public hearings for Operation Makalu, the probe into police violence against peaceful protesters on 9 February at Sydney Town Hall.


Pink party to encourage breast screening


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and eligible women in Northern NSW Local Health District are being urged to book a free mammogram, with 45.2 per cent of eligible women overdue for their two-yearly breast screen.  

Rotunda reopens after restoration

The historic Spinks Park Rotunda has reopened to the community following restoration works, giving residents and visitors another opportunity to enjoy one of Lismore’s most significant riverside public spaces.