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Handcrafted delicious French pastries at Mullum Farmers Markets

Allie Godfrey A taste of France has arrived at the Mullumbimby Farmers Market, with local pastry chef Dan introducing his...

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Facing the River in chapters

Tweed Shire Council is telling the full story of how the Tweed community has rebuilt since the 2022 floods, and further damage from the 2024 floods and Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 24 June 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

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.

Lismore shops enchanted for Lantern Parade

Winners of Lismore’s Enchanted Windows comp have been announced, with The Two Ravens taking top spot. The comp is part of the city's Lantern Parade, to be held this Saturday, 20 June.

Pauline at the Press Club, and on Planet Gina

Last week Australia had a glimpse of what life might be like under Prime Minister Pauline Hanson, via two speeches, one in Canberra and one in Townsville.

Difficult times

We live in difficult times: so it’s good to know some things are certain; the sun will rise in...

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Man accused of stealing petrol more than 15 times

A 29-year-old man is to face Lismore Local Court next month accused with stealing petrol.

Police appeal for Mickalya Schipp’s whereabouts

Police have thanked the public and media for help finding a teenage girl reported missing last week.

Domestic violence at least 25% of all NR arrests

A 29-year-old Stokers Siding man is to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court today charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in a domestic violence context.

Man charged with indecently assaulting a boy in Ballina

A man will face court today charged with allegedly indecently assaulting a boy in Ballina last month.

Richmond River sunken car linked to human remains

Police have been trying to pull a car from the Richmond River at Ballina.

Man accused of lighting fires near Lismore uni to face court

A 49-year old man is due to appear before the Lismore Local Court today accused of lighting multiple fires during a Total Fire Ban near Southern Cross University in East Lismore earlier this month.

DV in 4 most common Richmond PD offences

More than a third of offences recorded as part of arrests in the Richmond Police District were in the week ending 11 February were domestic violence related.

Serious accident in St Helena tunnel

A tow truck driver had a very lucky escape following a serious accident in the St Helena Tunnel yesterday.

Driver charged over alleged pursuit south of Ballina

A man will face court today after an alleged pursuit near Ballina.

Lismore hospital staff allegedly bitten in assault

A 29-year-old woman is due to face court later this month accused of assaulting a nurse at Lismore Base Hospital.

Local farming legend retires after 23 years

Thursday, 25 June marks the end of an era for local farmer Kenrick Riley who is retiring from Byron Farmers Market after 23 years. Kenrick...

Highwayman’s Winter Whisky Feast

Highwayman’s Dan Woolley has been working with whisky for over 20 years, and started to fill his own barrels here in Byron Bay over...

Men’s XV: Byron Shire Rebels vs Lismore

The Rebels Men’s XV put in a dominant attacking display of rugby to see off Lismore 42-17, racking up six tries in a performance...

Byron’s Winter Whales raise $43,000

The Byron Bay Winter Whales (BBWW) took to the ocean for the 39th time this year on the first Sunday of May and raised $43,000 for local organisations and charities.