Ballina Shire Council's first meeting of the year covered a lot of ground, with Cr Kiri Dicker making a number of memorable contributions. Good news for dog lovers and beer lovers alike: Dog Adoption ...

As some Lismore and Ballina councillors seek to prevent further protections for local koala habitat, ruling out extensions to ...

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity ...

Who knows how many terrific ideas have wafted and dissolved after long literary lunches? This one didn’t – a shared idea took root, and after a lot of hard work the Northern Rivers Writers Centre, ...

A police vehicle and Rural Fire Service truck have been involved in a crash at Wollongbar. About 4pm yesterday (Thursday 5 ...

Donald Trump might think his threats against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran make him look tough, but they’re a violation of international law, in particular Article 2(4) of the UN ...

I congratulate all of the activists, young and old on the fate of the old Mullum hospital.    We learn that councillors passed a motion that, ‘commences work on the development of a memorandum of ...

MP Tamara Smith is well aware of stormwater, drainage and sewerage issues, along with numerous other issues concerning Byron Shire Council. At a meeting with James Maxwell and Duncan Dey in Tamara ...

Richmond Police have arrested a man in Ballina. A man will face court today charged with allegedly indecently assaulting a boy in Ballina last month. On Wednesday 11 February 2026 ...

Locals are being encouraged to take part in an open and informative discussion about end-of-life planning at an upcoming community event at the Byron Bay Community Centre.

Police say a man will face court today following an aggravated break and enter in Tweed Heads last month. About 9:45pm on Monday 23 February 2026, officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District ...

A global study of mangroves has found a modest boost in conserved area could significantly increase their ability to adapt to the changing climate, including rising sea levels.