‘Survival Day’: Byron Bay rally calls for change of date
A crowd has rallied to mark “Survival Day” at Byron on Australia Day, calling for a change of date. One Indigenous woman says she feels for elders who “still carry a lot of pain”.
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‘Fish kills’: Creek trench alarms Byron Shire authorities
People mucking about with the mouths of Byron Shire creeks – potentially leading to fish kills – could be hit with eye-watering fines of up to $110,000. Nevertheless, someone has had a crack.
Family, friends finally get answers after grim Byron bone find
Police have provided much-needed answers for a family after a human bone was discovered in the water off a Byron Bay beach last year. Here’s the latest.
‘Toxic s–tshow’: Farmers speak out in cattle saleyard stoush
A Northern NSW council has copped backlash over its announcement of awarding the management tender of their multimillion dollar saleyards to a nation-wide saleyard service provider.
Devastated ex mourns ‘Hand of Death’ murder victim
A man who was savagely murdered while he slept at Tweed Heads has been lovingly remembered by his devastated former partner as an ‘extremely talented’ and ‘highly intelligent’ man.
Trees, powerlines down as wild storms batter towns
Wild Boxing Day storms have left many residents in Northern NSW without power as crews push to restore power ahead of more predicted storms.
Aged care residents handed lifeline after eviction threat
A handful of determined aged care residents have slain goliath to remain in their beloved North Coast home. Here is their story.
New green burger joint sprouts in Byron
Green conscious burger chain Grill’d has opened its 172nd restaurant in the heart of Byron. See what the fuss is all about.
No holiday for homeless: Charities more desperate than ever
Byron Bay’s only homelessness hub is just one important local charity doing its best to help make the festive season special for those doing it tough. Get involved.
Family distraught after miniature dogs’ ‘horrific’ death
“My family was each holding a dead dog”, wept Sarah Reynolds after a horrifying discovery in a Tweed backyard. She fears her dachshunds and chihuahuas were deliberately poisoned.
Vote now: Northern Rivers’ best personal trainer
Nominations have rolled in and now it’s time to lodge your vote for the top PT in the Northern Rivers, from Tweed to Lismore. Who do you think deserves the nod?
Red imported fire ants invade NSW for the first time
Experts and authorities have swooped on the first positive detection of identified red imported fire ants in the Tweed Shire. Here is the latest.
‘Great addition’: Byron mayor backs big beachfront chess set
Northern NSW tourism haven Byron Bay could soon have a new drawcard on the beachfront – but not everyone is quite on board. Find out more about the proposal.
Police ‘mum’ Margie gets nod for inspiring volunteer milestone
A North Coast 84-year-old who’s volunteered more than 15,000 hours with NSW Police has been awarded for her amazing efforts. Meet Tweed-Byron police’s much-loved ‘mum’.
Residents fear door opening for ‘toxic’ waste burner
A group of North Coast residents claim a regional council’s vote has brought a “toxic” waste incinerator deemed too dirty for Sydney one step closer to being built in the region – despite assurances from Richmond Valley that no such plans are on the table.
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Northern Rivers town safeguarding $174m Monet masterpiece
An eye-wateringly pricey painting by renowned artist Claude Monet has taken pride of place in a regional NSW gallery. Here’s the story behind the masterpiece’s arrival in a little Tweed town.
‘Shattering’: Road runner’s emotional tribute to bestie
A Northern Rivers man has peeled off a 100km run in a single day to honour a former school mate who tragically found life too hard. See why the journey will keep on, keeping on.
Formals whiz ‘a one-stop shop’ for battling students
An inspiring Northern Rivers mum is using a network stretching three states to organise donated clothing, hair and makeup for school leavers battling to make it to formals. Here’s her story.
‘Keep pressure on’: Byron Bay homeless hub still in the lurch
Tourism haven Byron Bay’s only organisation dedicated to helping the homeless has received a much-needed cash injection – but it’s still nowhere near enough. Here’s why.
‘Every Penny counts’: Koala guardian’s cute close encounter
A hobby farmer has had a special visit from an adorable Aussie icon dubbed Penny after committing to creating a big koala food corridor through her property in the state’s far north.
‘Blown away’: Wave of support for para surfer after return to ocean
Joel Taylor ended up paralysed from the waist down after a terrible surfing accident in Hawaii. Years later, he’s hit the water again – and the North Coast is jumping on board to help him onto the world stage.
State scrambles to bolster Byron’s struggling homelessness hub
The state government has been “urgently working” to save the sole homelessness drop-in service in northern NSW’s popular tourism playground of the rich. Here’s what’s happening.
Man suffers horrific facial burns in Tweed house fire
A man has been flown to hospital suffering severe burns and another man suffered a cut on his head after a fire ignited in a Tweed home today. Here’s what we know.
Work underway on new Tweed-Byron hinterland rainforest walk
A new multimillion-dollar rainforest walking track in northern NSW has been given the green light and construction has kicked into gear. Find out more.
Named: The faces behind Byron Bay’s must-visit restaurants
North Coast visitor hub Byron Bay is perhaps as well-known for its dining options as its beautiful beaches. Here’s the people behind some of the town’s most popular venues.
Faces of the frontline: Tweed’s first responders speak out
From fires and floods to crashes and crime – these are some of the faces of Tweed’s crucial emergency responders it’s perhaps best you never meet.
‘Absolute legend’: Heartache after crash claims free spirit
People held hands, danced, wept and told stories – in honour of a man who touched many hearts and was gone too soon. Coverage from the Jack Crittle memorial service:
Photos: Jack Crittle’s heartwarming memorial
In the wake of the tragic loss of Jack Crittle – family, friends and members of the community came together to celebrate the life of the Ocean Shores man who was gone too soon. See the photos of the heart-wrenching event here.
Beloved Byron business engulfed by ‘wall of flames’
A neighbour fears spot fires will flare up inside a Byron shop and damage his home after the business went up in flames, drawing firefighters from far and wide.
Bikinis, goon and selfies at Byron Bay Schoolies
Byron Bay is bustling as school leavers pack into the beachside party hub for Schoolies. Here’s what they’re getting up to. SEE THE PHOTOS
Ranked: Northern Rivers NAPLAN results for most improved
The most improved schools across the Northern Rivers have been revealed. SEE THE RESULTS
Ranked: How every Northern Rivers school performed in NAPLAN
The best performing schools across the Northern Rivers have been revealed. SEE THE RESULTS
RISING STARS: Byron Bay’s 37 sporting young guns to watch
Byron Bay is home to some of the country’s brightest athletes across a number of different sports. We look at 37 young men and women who are making a big impact in their chosen field.
‘Token series’: Cricket great Shane Watson slams scheduling
Shane Watson has taken aim at Cricket Australia’s scheduling, blaming it for declining interest in the sport.
‘Withdraw all charges’: Byron push for Assange’s freedom
It’s been more than a decade since Northern Rivers man and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ‘was first detained over leaking confidential info.
TOP 15: Byron Bay’s greatest sporting athletes of the 21st century
The Byron Bay region has helped to produce some of Australia’s most talented athletes and some rising stars of various sports. We look at the best 15 athletes from the region of the 21st century.
Byron Bay’s Crystal Castle commands king’s ransom
The tourism hotspot Crystal Castle is being put up for sale for millions as Naren King’s dream comes to an end.
Inside Northern NSW’s magical Crystal Castle: Photos
Nestled in the beautiful hinterland of Byron Bay, Crystal Castle is home to the tallest crystal geodes in the world including a Buddha Walk and a 12-acre botanical garden with a sacred monument blessed by the Dalai Lama. See photos here.
Drag and Dine: Balcony Bar & Oyster Co cup event
Drag queen YasQween became more sassy after every shot, see how the Byron folk kept themselves entertained this Cup Day.
First look: Rare flood-free town land in northern NSW
A planning proposal for a prime patch of flood-free land smack bang in the heart of Mullumbimby has been put to Byron Shire Council – and if it gets up it could pave the way for 100-plus dwellings. See what’s on the table.
Town’s flood fear after pod village earthworks
Resilience NSW’s ‘misguided’ decision to raise a section of land at Mullumbimby in the state’s north in a bid to establish a pod village has sparked a furore. Read why the neighbours are fearful of what happens when you try and control nature.
Tourism deathblow: Fury at Byron Bay plan to cap Airbnb stays
The war in Byron Bay – the state’s hippest town – has hit next level with battling factions over a plan to cap Airbnb style-providers. Read what locals say is at stake.
Oz Day: Northern NSW council may fly flags at half-mast
Byron Shire Council is considering moving the Annual Community Awards Ceremony away from January 26, following a dense amount of community feedback.
Dad’s Army and the plan to make Byron Bay better
Byron Shire Council is set to consider a novel plan to enlist the skills of private civil engineers – even those who have retired – to address the mountain of post-flood public works. Here’s how it would work.
Psychologist blows five times limit after crash near cop shop
A woman who had been drinking with a friend crashed her car into a barrier near Byron Bay’s police station and continued to drive until the car’s wheel fell off.
Gallery: North Coast National Lismore Showgirl and Teen Showgirl winners
The North Coast National Young Woman and Teen Showgirl competition brought entrants from Goonellabah, Wyrallah, South Lismore, Evans Head, Howards Grass, and Byron Bay. See the familiar faces in our mega gallery.
Surfboard king’s desperate bid to save home with garden hose
A surfboard craftsman took on a ‘major inferno’ with a garden hose in a desperate bid to save the ‘dream home’ where he had made boards for celebrities like Stephanie Gilmore and Josh Kerr.
Hemsworth and Baes: Where you can find real Byron Bay
No Hemsworths, no tourists and no music festivals. The real Byron Bay still exists if you know where to look.
Top 20: Unmissable summer getaway homes on the North Coast
An eye-candy cottage with three retired racehorses or the home with its own minigolf course could be the perfect getaway. See our top 20 list of NSW North Coast dream Airbnb stays for your summer holiday.
$1.3m paid parking plan in three Byron coastal towns revealed
A controversial parking meter plan is back on the agenda for three NSW coastal towns that successfully rallied against the move in the past. The lucrative plan could net up to $1.3m revenue.
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