The NSW government says it's delivering another major school upgrade for regional NSW, with work now underway to relocate ...
A 40-year-old man was arrested at the premises and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station where he was charged with aggravated ...
Following an investigation and coronial inquest, a man will face court charged with manslaughter following the 2021 death of a man near Kyogle.
World Wildlife Day this year saw two very welcome donations from Murwillumbah-based volunteer environmental group Team Koala, the product of months of fundraising, to worthy local wildlife ...
Access to one of the Tweed’s most popular waterfront destinations has been boosted with the introduction of a new self‑service beach wheelchair at Jack Evans Boat Harbour’s Central Beach.
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.
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 ...
More than 550 competitors have signed up to take on the 2026 Samson Fitness Challenge in Lismore this weekend, in what has become a major event on the annual fundraising calendar for sick children in ...
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.
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 ...
The time taken to respond to a Ballina domestic violence (DV) incident has been defended by the Counsel to the Commissioner of NSW Police.
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Byron rail trail

At long last, a majority of Byron Shire councillors have acted. We’ve all been lagging behind our neighbouring councils’ successes in gaining funding to bring their rail trail sections to completion, ...