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Screen industry leaders to converge in Lennox Head

Film-maker advocacy group, Screenworks, has revealed the first speaker line-up for Regional to Global Screen Forum 2026, which will be held in Lennox Head on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September.

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Pottsville Triathlon announced for 24-25 October

Entries are now open for the inaugural Pottsville Beach Triathlon, a fresh coastal multisport weekend, taking place on 24-25 October, 2026.

Baby it’s warm inside

We know times are tough right now: the world’s gone tits up, it’s cold, and the forecast has more rain on the way. Well, to get us out of the doldrums, Brunswick Picture House has the perfect tonic to help warm your bits, and cast away the winter doldrums – the return of Bruns Does Winter Burlesque!

Nudgel Nuts returns to Mullum Farmers Market

A familiar favourite has returned to the Mullumbimby Farmers Market, with Nudgel Nuts back for the new macadamia season. Owner...

It’s not just you, it’s Telstra

Across Australia, Telstra mobile and mobile data customers have been dealing with widespread outages this morning, from cities to the regions, including the Northern Rivers.

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 8 July 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.

Cinema: Moana

The Academy Award-nominated animated film sails into its live action debut in Moana, directed by Tony- and Emmy-winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton).

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Casino Suspension Bridge opens

Minister For Small Business, Recovery and North Coast Janelle Saffin joined Mayor Robert Mustow and Member for Page Kevin Hogan to officially opening the Casino Suspension Bridge today (Saturday).

EPA questioned over alleged effluent polluting national park

With Richmond Valley Council doubling the capacity of the Evans Head Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP), a local community group has raised concerns over effluent which they say is being released into a National Park. 

Iron Gates bridge assessment: an old bridge with big problems?

Dr Richard Gates from Evans Head Residents for Sustainable Development on the problematic bridge at Iron Gates.

Have your say on managing Airforce Beach 4WD access

The vexed issue of 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) access at Airforce Beach, Evans Head, is now open for public comment, closing 30 November.

Concerns raised over formalising 4WD vehicle access to Airforce Beach near Evans Head

A decision by Richmond Valley Council to formalise the Airforce Beach access point (north of Evans Head) with asphalt parking and four-wheel drive access...

Richmond Valley’s water is ace!

There might be 'water, water everywhere', but which is the best drop to drink?

Early end to bushfire danger season for Far North Coast

No fire permits will be needed from midnight on Monday, February 17 on the Far North Coast with the NSW Rural Fire Service having called an early end to the bushfire danger period. 

Richmond Valley Council reserves its right to appeal Iron Gates decision

Last Friday Richmond Valley Council (RVC) announced that it has lodged a Notice of Intention to Appeal the recent judgement made by the NSW Land and Environment Court in favour of Goldcoral Pty Ltd’s Iron Gates development at Evans Head.

Residential development approved at Iron Gates

Dr Richard Gates from Evans Head Residents for Sustainable Development Inc. further unpacks the news from yesterday.

Local housing prices down over 20 per cent

The region has seen falling house prices, new data from CoreLogic suggests.

Alleged Lennox Head native tree removal sparks calls for action

A Ballina Greens councillor is calling on the government agencies to act immediately over claims that native clearing is occurring on a private property in Lennox Head.

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.

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.