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Green Heroes among 2026 NSW Environment Award winners

The NSW Environment Awards, hosted by the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, Nature Conservation Council NSW, was recently held at Customs House in Sydney.

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NSW commits $3 million for Saddle Road sewer link

The NSW Government will spend $3 million on a sewer link for the Saddle Road housing precinct near Brunswick Heads, a connection it says could service up to 600 residential lots.

‘Dancing against violence’ in Lismore

A sold-out gala in Lismore has raised more than $200,000 for Women Up North (WUN) and its Bugalma Bihyn Aboriginal Women’s Refuge, which can accommodate up to five families.

Surfboard shapers swap the sander for the microphone at Lennox

Surfers can spend hours arguing about the merits of a board. On Friday, they can hear from three men who have spent decades making them.

Northern NSW hospitals fall short on emergency and mental-health targets

Fewer than half of Northern NSW emergency patients needing admission or transfer met a six-hour hospital access target in 2025–26, according to a health district review released yesterday.

Remembrance Day 2026: 11am, 11 November

It is estimated that in WWl there were 20 million dead and 20 million injured. From a population base...

Work starts on eight-lane athletics track in Lismore

Construction has begun on an eight-lane athletics track at Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus, giving Northern Rivers schools and clubs a competition-standard venue closer to home when it opens in mid-2027.

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Benjamin Peter Bruce wanted by NSW Police

NSW Police are appealing for assistance to locate a man wanted on outstanding warrants in the state’s north.

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.

Remembrance Day 2026: 11am, 11 November

It is estimated that in WWl there were 20 million dead and 20 million injured. From a population base of fewer than five million,...

Love books? Join Friends of the Library

Friends of the Libraries, Byron Shire are looking for some fresh, new, younger faces to join the group and help keep it moving forward.

Racehorses shot for pet food by NSW breeder

Thirteen thoroughbred horses deemed no longer useful, have been destroyed with eight horses destroyed by firearm at Berkeley Park Stud.

Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club youngsters shine

Two young members of Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club have delivered outstanding performances at the Paddle NSW State Sprint Championships, held at the Penrith International Regatta Centre over the weekend.