A controversial housing development in hippie Mullumbimby has been labelled the “equivalent of an aneurysm”, with questions raised about its impact on the local sewer system as the proposal divides opinion in northern NSW.
One of the state’s seaside tourism hotspots is jam-packed with events and venues eager to welcome those searching at the 11th hour for a place to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
An independent analysis of newly released 2024 NAPLAN results has revealed the schools which performed the best in the years 5 and 9 across the Tweed. See where your school ranked.
A $28 million police and firefighter precinct has been announced for the heart of Byron Bay to make sure emergency services can keep up with growing demand.
For the first time, there are more women on Byron Shire Council than men, with mayor Sarah Ndiaye saying the gender diversity would have positive impacts on decision making in the community.
Northern NSW coastal town Ballina is no longer the sleepy hideaway it used to be, with people coming in droves. Re-elected Mayor Sharon Cadwallader has some ideas on how to house all the new arrivals.
Ex-Byron Shire mayor Michael Lyon has narrowly kept a seat on council, while its new Greens’ leader Sarah Ndiaye has outlined priorities including tackling a “very dire” housing mess.
Mullumbimby’s Petria Thomas Swimming Pool has reopened – but mystery still surrounds the closure of the much-loved Byron Shire landmark.
An upmarket mixed-use commercial and residential precinct has been approved for a sleepy coastal town just up the road from Byron Bay. See the plans.
Byron mayoral candidates from Labor and the Greens are racing for the title as sitting mayor Michael Lyon has fallen short amid a desperate fight to clear his name. Here’s the latest.
A Northern Rivers drink driver hopped behind the wheel well over the limit, smashed into a bollard and then denied the crash – but left her car’s bumper and number plate behind.
An autopsy on remains found in the Byron hinterland has confirmed the death of a Mullumbimby man reported missing months ago. Family want to fly Gage home for a “beautiful celebration of his life”.
Young Mid and North Coast NSW musical prodigies have wowed crowds with dazzling performances at the iconic Sydney Opera House. Here’s what happened.
A much-loved northern NSW father and prominent engineer who was found dead has been honoured by friends and family with a paddle-out at the weekend. Read the tributes.
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