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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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Cinema: 500 Miles

Is it even possible to not love a film with Bill Nighy? Well, no! In this beautiful, sweeping and life-affirming adventure that celebrates the human spirit, 500 Miles follows a broken family that must come together when two young boys, Charlie and Finn, run away from home in England to reach their beloved but estranged grandfather (Nighy) on the west coast of Ireland.

Make a SHIFT and support women at risk of homelessness

The Small SHIFT: I Will Survive event where seven women, spanning seven decades, tell their story in seven minutes, is back for the fourth year running on Thursday, 5 November.

Casino Truck Show crowned NSW’s Best Visitor Experience

The North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show has taken out the Outstanding Visitor Experience category at the 2026 NSW Business Awards in Sydney.

Byron proposes limits on putting residents’ personal information into AI

Byron Shire Council is proposing restrictions on entering residents’ personal and health information into artificial intelligence tools, with exceptions requiring an approved privacy assessment or the individual’s consent.

A new season on the plate at The Imperial Hotel

As summer approaches, the Imperial Hotel in Murwillumbah has once again let the seasons shape what’s on the plate.

Bus politics: more public transport for Northern Rivers

The state government has announced more than 670 additional weekly bus services to run across Northern Rivers bus networks starting from 6 December, 2026.

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Ballina Council wrap for July

Marred by technical difficulties and conflict across the chamber, Ballina Shire Council's July meeting still managed to get through a large agenda.

Two boys charged after car stolen at Wollongbar

NSW Police say two teens have been charged under Operation Soteria with alleged property and traffic offences following an incident at Wollongbar.

Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital doors open

The Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital (NRWH) has opened its doors at the purpose-built site at Wollongbar to provide care, rehabilitation, and conservation support for injured, sick, and orphaned animals across the Northern Rivers.

Tradies looking after tradies in August

August is Tradies National Health Month, an event which shines a spotlight on the health and injury risks that affect tradespeople, and the benefits of safe work practices and early intervention.

Ballina Council to auction residential lots in Wollongbar

Ballina Shire Council says it will auction six residential lots in Wollongbar, offering a rare opportunity for families and investors to secure land in the area.

Wollongbar motorists alert – change to overnight traffic conditions

Changes to the overnight traffic conditions on the Bruxner Highway, Wollongbar will take place from Sunday, February 2. 

Wollongbar to Goonellabah – your say on the Bruxner Highway

Future development of the 8km road corridor from Sneaths Road at Wollongbar to Kadina Street at Goonellabah is currently under discussion and Transport for NSW are seekinng community feedback. 

Use housing pods for key workers like police, says Ballina mayor

Wollongbar’s temporary emergency housing village for Northern Rivers 2022 disaster survivors would best be decommissioned and the pods used to house police instead, reelected Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader says.

Call to keep Wollongbar pod village till end of life

Ballina councillor Kiri Dicker is calling on the NSW state government and the new Ballina Shire Council keep Wollongbar pod village till the end of its lifespan

Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital to open late-spring

The Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital (NRWH) aims to provide critical support to the region’s wildlife carers, hospitals, and conservation groups when it opens.

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.