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Byron says proposed 35% rate rise still won’t meet full funding need

Byron Shire Council says its proposed 35.03 per cent permanent rate increase would still fall short of meeting the full extent of its long-term financial needs.

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$80,000 upgrade for Mullum Tennis Club

The Mullumbimby Tennis Club via the the Northern Rivers Tennis Foundation (NRTF) is about to undergo an $80,000 upgrade after becoming beneficiaries of a Tennis NSW grant.

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.

Does Byron’s bum look too big?

Byron Shire Council charges more for residential rates, farmland rates, water, sewer, and waste when compared to Ballina, Lismore, Clarence and Richmond shires. Only Byron’s business rates are lower.

Ill-gotten gains

As the American President Trump stuffs up the world and stuffs his pockets with money, Australia’s homegrown hard-right-wing, Trump-loving...

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.

Democracy does not equal liberalism

In recent years, democracy seems to be taking sides. In political commentary, opinion columns, or even conversations with friends, after each major election, there appears to be a preferred ‘democratic’ candidate.

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As NSW govt boasts its support for festivals, let’s dive into where they haven’t

The NSW government today spruiked that Casino's CBD will host one of Australia's great transport events after Casino Truck Show secured funding under the state government's 2026/27 Regional Event Fund.

Greens councillor Elia Hauge elected Byron’s deputy mayor

Mayor Sarah Ndiaye (Greens) sought to have the election of the deputy mayor position be voted on at the latest Byron Shire Council meeting on Thursday, 17 September.

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.

Future of 70 hectares of Lismore buyback land up for debate

Lismore residents are being asked to help decide what should happen to more than 70 hectares of flood-buyback land across the city.

The con job

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