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Mud bath at Bangalow – Rebels vs Ballina men’s XV

Heavy rain in the lead-up made for treacherous conditions for rugby at Bangalow, with Ballina ultimately proving too strong...

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Mud bath at Bangalow – Rebels vs Ballina men’s XV

Heavy rain in the lead-up made for treacherous conditions for rugby at Bangalow, with Ballina ultimately proving too strong...

Get ready to JAM

JAM is a neighbourhood event showcasing incredible local DJs and raising money for local charities. Each JAM is held in a different town and at a different venue across the Northern Rivers.

Could you be a better councillor?

I had the opportunity to speak to the NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA) last month. One of the matters I brought up was the proposed 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby development. It was clear that the only ‘community feedback’ they would be listening to supported housing development on that site.

Council backs $100,000 Easter coordinator despite budget concerns

Byron Shire Council has voted to spend $100,000 on coordinating Easter activities next year, despite unresolved questions about where the money will come from and growing concern over Council’s financial position.

26-room Mullum seniors hostel on exhibition

A proposal to build a 26-room seniors hostel in Mullumbimby is back on the table, after being rejected by Byron Shire Council in December 2025.

New fish hatchery planned for Chinderah

A Chinderah aquaculture business is set to receive $2 million in state government funding to build a new fish hatchery, according to a NSW government media release.

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Drowning deaths surge across country

Australia has recorded the highest number of drowning deaths since records began, prompting urgent warnings from Royal Life Saving Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia as summer approaches.

Data on drowning from Royal Life Saving Society

Figures released by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia today show that 51 people have been victims of fatal drowning since the start of December in waterways around the country.

The John Mitchell Memorial Golf Even

On Sunday, 16 August, the Lennox Head Lions will be staging their annual Golf Tournament at the beautiful Byron Bay course. This tournament commemorates...

Top female player shares tips in Byron

Croquet players from across the Northern Rivers area were privileged to spend time recently with Australia’s top female golf croquet player, Alison Sharpe. The...

Winter wellness begins in the pantry

or thousands of years, the kitchen was the pharmacy. Long before supermarket shelves and medicine cabinets, families turned to nourishing broths, warming spices, medicinal herbs and seasonal foods to support their health through winter. While modern medicine has an invaluable place – particularly for serious illness – many everyday winter rituals have been forgotten or aged out.

Crocs U10 go undefeated at Gala Day

The United Shores, U10 Crocs soccer team enjoyed a fantastic day of football at the 2026 Richmond Rovers MiniRoos Gala Day, held on Sunday,...