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Free shop to move on from Billinudgel

The Billinudgel Railway Station building, managed by Byron Shire Council (BSC) on behalf of Transport for NSW (TfNSW), has been used as a free community shop where people can donate unwanted items which are available for others to take since 2022.

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Shark politics

The Minns government’s response to the most recent shark attack in Sydney is to spend an additional $34 million...

New flood maps could reshape development across Byron Shire

New flood mapping covering much of the Byron Shire could affect future development controls, with a major new study recommending that planning decisions be based on whichever flood source – river flooding or overland flow – produces the highest flood level.

Where do I start. Where does it end?

There is so much happening in the always enthralling intersection of law and politics that it is hard to know where to start. I will stop my head spinning and focus on just five.

Dead whale towed back out to sea at Wooyung Beach

With a dead juvenile whale washed ashore near Crabbes Creek Beach south of Wooyung Road, Tweed Council say they are preparing to tow it back out to sea on tomorrow morning's high tide.

Independent audit

I was so shocked to see on our Council community page that company Micromax has been employed to do...

Local union players to benefit from Legacy grants

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local councils and rugby union clubs to take advantage of an opportunity to upgrade their facilities, player pathways and increase local participation.

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Grants, tradies and 2022 disaster recovery workshops

An information session focused on home rebuilding and repair as part of the 2022 disaster recovery, including government grant support, is to happen in the Mullumbimby Civic Hall this Wednesday.

SES ends ex-Alfred operations

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) formally concluded its response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Friday 14 March 2025.

Dangerous conditions put lifesavers on alert

As flood relief efforts in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred remain ongoing, volunteer surf lifesavers and lifeguards are imploring the public to take safety seriously, with the use of rescue water craft likely to be significantly hampered ahead of the weekend.

Lismore residents haven’t recovered, not disaster ready

Resilient Lismore says results of a recent door-to-door survey include more than two thousand residents living in more than a thousand households that haven’t recovered from the 2022 floods and aren’t properly prepared for future disaster.

2022 flood doco screening March 21

In March 2022, not-for-profits Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) and Holding Hands Under Ground (HHUG) joined forces to respond to the catastrophic floods that devastated the Northern Rivers community.

Northern Rivers disaster survivor groups form alliance

Sixty people came to a community led disaster recovery forum and workshop in Ballina on Monday, organisers said, nearly two years on from the floods and landslides of 2022.

Rising occupancy rates herald happier times for Lismore businesses

Lismore's CBD is continuing to recover from last year's devastating floods, according to the results of a recent street audit.

Lismore loudly reclaims its recovery

On Friday night, the Star Court Theatre in Lismore was the location for a much needed public conversation about what's happened since the 2022 floods, and how the recovery process could be better managed into the future.

Dumped tyres a growing problem

Australia on average generates over 450,000 tonnes of used tyres annually, however, this is on the rise post-pandemic lockdowns with generation estimates in 2021-22 reaching over 500,000 tonnes.

Flood recovery art show opens in Ballina

The Northern Rivers Community Gallery and Ignite Studios are inviting the community to celebrate the opening of the Commemorative Flood Recovery Community Art Exhibition, and see some amazing original work made by local creatives.

Bigger community say on hospital land

Byron Council has voted to give the community a greater role in shaping the future of the former Mullumbimby Hospital site, despite concerns from some councillors that additional consultation could further delay the delivery of desperately needed housing.

Byron Bay High are Mock Trial champions

Byron Bay High School’s Mock Trial team achieved a rare trifecta as their debut as a formidable legal team in the Southern Cross University (SCU) Mock Trial competition. 

Inaugural DINGO Music & Arts Festival to light up Bangalow in October

It is a fusion of local and international art, music, performance, food, and thought that will be coming to you in Bagalow as part of the inaugural DINGO Music & Arts Festival across four days from 8 to 11 October.

Where do I start. Where does it end?

There is so much happening in the always enthralling intersection of law and politics that it is hard to know where to start. I will stop my head spinning and focus on just five.