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Byron Shire Rebels men’s XV vs Lismore on Ladies Day

The Rebels men’s XV made the trip to Lismore Rugby Park on Ladies Day and delivered a commanding 38-17 victory.

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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.

A hidden gem of culture and fun

With 73 films under their belts the Drill Hall Film Society are inviting you to come and see the next film they are showing – the 1971 classic and hilarious Harold and Maude.

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.

Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

Police say a man will face court today, charged after 12 windows were allegedly smashed in Ballina last night.   Police say, 'About 10.35pm (Thursday 9 July 2026), police were called to Martin Street following reports of a man smashing windows'.

Sign up for Mullum’s Chinny Charge race

Ready to race up the mountain? That’s right, the Chinny Charge is open for registration for runners and walkers who want to take the once a year chance to race and stroll up the mountain.

Making the S.H.I.F.T. in women’s lives

Older women are disproportionately affected by the housing crisis and financial insecurity. They are the fastest-growing group of people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

Stories about "road safety":

E-bike accident update

On Monday 4 May, a ten-year-old was hit by a teenager on an e-bike on Jubilee Avenue, Mullumbimby near the Mullumbimby Pool.

Man airlifted to hospital after motorbike crash

A man in his twenties has survived a motorbike crash near Woodenbong over the weekend.

Driver accused of DUI and crashing at Tweed Heads

A 26-year-old man is due to appear in court next month, accused of driving dangerously at Tweed Heads under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

P-Plater in orange BMW out of his legal league accused of 198km/hr

A 25-year-old Sydneyside P-plater is to appear before Byron Bay Local Court next month accused of speeding at nearly 200 kilometres per hour near Brunswick Heads.

Crash causing afternoon traffic jam on Byron main road

Anyone planning to travel to or from Byron Bay this afternoon is advised to check online traffic advice first owing to a crash on Ewingsdale Road.

Mobile and seatbelt cameras now look both ways

NSW motorists are reminded to follow the road rules when it comes to using their mobile phone and wearing a seatbelt, with changes to the state’s camera detection program in place from Sunday 1 March.

Byron Creek Bridge still closed

The Byron Creek Bridge at Bangalow is to remain closed until further notice and will likely only reopen to light traffic.

Man survives motorbike crash near QLD border

A man in his 40s survived a motorbike crash northwest of Murwillumbah with multiple injuries on Sunday morning, emergency service said.

Eight killed on NSW roads over peak holiday period

Three people died on NSW roads in the Northern Region, which includes the Northern Rivers, over the Christmas / New Year Holiday period.

Swings, roundabouts and alleged drunken crash in Ballina

A 61-year-old woman is to face court next month after allegedly drink-driving and crashing a car in Ballina over the weekend.

Tennis comp returns to Northern Rivers at Mullum and Bangalow

One of the Northern Rivers’ biggest tennis events is set to return later this month, with the 2026 Mullumbimby Community Open taking place on Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 July across Mullumbimby and Bangalow tennis clubs.

Cinema: Look who’s come down for dinner

Failed musician Joe arrives home from work to discover his stay-at-home wife Angela has invited their upstairs neighbours, divorcee Pína and her partner, widower Hawk, over for dinner at their apartment.

Art exhibition inspired by nature

Elemental: Conversations with Nature is an exhibition bringing together a group of local artists who present their work for community enjoyment in one of the Shire’s many local halls – Coorabell Hall.

Tonight’s The Night – actually, it’s Thursday night

Rob Caudill, renowned for his uncanny resemblance to the legendary Rod Stewart, continues to captivate audiences worldwide – whether he’s stopped in airports for autographs or turning heads in restaurants, Caudill’s presence is unmistakable.