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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...

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No Small Thing: NRCF Women’s Giving Circle event, Murwillumbah

Cheek Media founder, Hannah Ferguson, will headline a panel of prominent women leaders at the Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah next Thursday, in an event the organisers say brings, 'the kind of line-up you'd usually travel to Sydney for' to the Northern Rivers.

Early childhood educators to receive 15pc pay rise

The federal Labor government says it is investing a further $3.6 billion over the next two years to lock in the historic 15 cent pay rise for early childhood educators.

Mullum Scout Hall fire overnight

At 1.45am this morning the NSW Fire and Rescue Mullumbimby Station 388 Sans and Brunswick Station 240 were called to a fire at the Mullumbimby Scout Hall.

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...

Labor and housing

I met Treasurer Jim Chalmers on the beach here a little while back. I asked him, ‘Are we in...

Dancing and fundraising for our children’s future

The recent premeditated killings of several children in Australia by their fathers has raised the issue of filicide (the deliberate act of a parent killing their own child) alongside the issue of domestic violence (DV) and femicide (the intentional murder of women or girls) as key areas that need research to help understand why these things happen.

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Richmond Valley sees uptick in visitors

It has been a busy time across the Summer and Easter holidays in the Mid-Richmond area, says Richmond Valley Council.

Better By Bike ready for expansion of Northern Rivers Rail Trail

Scared of fuel prices? Byron Bay has an exciting new bike shop! Located at the corner of Bayshore Drive and Banksia Drive, in the Byron Arts & Industrial Estate, this is Better by Bike's second store in the region, building on the success of their flagship operation at Murwillumbah Railway Station.

Byron mayor urges blues fans to come anyway

Byron Shire Mayor, Sarah Ndiaye, has a message for everyone wondering what to do with their Easter weekend plans following the cancellation of Bluesfest last week – come to Byron Bay anyway.

Eco-tourism future for Byron Shire

At the recent Byron Shire Council (BSC) meeting, all councillors supported Cr Delta Kay’s motion to begin the process of getting eco-tourism and destination certification for Byron Shire through Ecotourism Australia.

$5m in state funds for regional arts & culture

The NSW government says communities across regional NSW, including the Lismore electorate, are to benefit from a comprehensive plan to support arts and, culture, and grow cultural tourism.

Summerland Farm launches new inclusive farm tour

Summerland Farm, one of Australia’s most successful disability enterprises, has unveiled a brand-new, purpose-built wheelchair-friendly trailer, designed for inclusive farm tours that the whole family can enjoy.

The global emergence of the ‘surf town’ trend

Gentrification is the makeover process that a town undergoes when wealthier people move in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, and often displacing current inhabitants in the process.

Reflections Holidays boosts regional tourism in NSW by $135M

Reflections Holidays, the largest holiday park group in NSW, says it has increased the economic benefit it generates to regional NSW by 7.1 per cent year-on-year to $135 million, expanded its portfolio and deepened its commitment to protecting the environment.

The future of tourism in Byron Shire

As the summer heads our way it is a salient reminder of how busy things can get in Byron Shire with around two million tourists visiting a year. With a ratepayer base of around 37,000 meeting the needs and expectations of those two million visitors is a challenge.

RSA changes, more liquor licenses and longer hours

Venue operators will no longer be required to immediately remove intoxicated patrons from their premises under changes to the NSW liquor act to be proposed by Labor in parliament this week.

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.

NSW Golf Croquet State Championships to be hosted in the Northern Rivers

Ballina Cherry Street, Byron Bay, and Lismore croquet clubs region will once again host the 2026 NSW Golf Croquet Advantage Doubles and Advantage Singles...

A heartfelt night of fundraising

We can’t solve the lack of social housing investment, or magically make emergency accommodation appear, but we can help alleviate suffering and bring warmth and comfort to people coping in truly awful situations.

Floodland

Local filmmaker Darius Devas is bringing Floodland – winner of the Sustainable Futures Award at the Sydney Film Festival – to Mullumbimby, for one night only.