Byron Bay: Writers Festival talks politics and mining; Fruit Bats discusses new album
AI summaryByron Writers Festival featured Saturday panels on politics, myths and mining; musician Fruit Bats discussed his latest album on local radio.
Northern Rivers: Fingerboards Mine Input Period, Farm Tech Updates
AI summaryGippsland Critical Minerals opens consultation on the Fingerboards mineral sands project, while regional farming faces emerging soil management trends.
Kyogle: Richmond Valley Council Reviews Cemetery Strategy
AI summaryRichmond Valley Council is reassessing its cemetery strategy as the Evans Head cemetery marks 70 years of operation.
Ballina marks 60 years since Battle of Long Tan with Vietnam veterans memorial
AI summaryAround 120 people gathered at Ballina's cenotaph to honour Vietnam veterans and their families on the anniversary.
Nimbin GoodTimes August 2026 Issue Now Available
AI summaryNimbin's community magazine releases its August 2026 edition with local news, events, and stories.
Ballina: Festival Record, Police Arrests, Tournament Launch
AI summaryLove Lennox festival attracted 15,000 visitors, while police pursued stolen vehicle and arrested suspects in separate incidents across the region.
Lismore: Koala Habitat Logging Opposed, Simes Bridge Reopens
AI summaryNorth East Forest Alliance urges MP to halt logging in Richmond River Koala Park as Lismore council completes flood recovery bridge repairs.
Byron Bay: Writers Festival Highlights Include Kerry O'Brien Lecture
AI summaryByron Writers Festival ran over three days with journalist Kerry O'Brien delivering a talk on lessons from history at the celebration of literature.
Northern Rivers: Environment Funding, Richmond Flood Planning, Wallum Campaign
AI summaryThree local environmental projects secure $1m in grants while Richmond Riverkeeper calls for river health focus in flood planning, and Wallum campaign reaches verdict milestone.
Uki Region: Local Fur Producer Wins Right to Sell at Newcastle Festival
AI summaryHeidi Beynon has won an appeal against a ban preventing her from selling ethical fur products at a medieval festival in Newcastle.
Kyogle: Dunoon Gazette Release, Photographer's Dear Survivor Exhibition
AI summaryThe Dunoon and District Gazette August-September edition is out, while photographer Jodie Harris invites community letters for her Becalmed exhibition.
Casino: Vietnam Veterans Day Commemorative Services
AI summaryVietnam Veterans Day commemorative services are being held in Casino along with events in Evans Head, Kyogle and Urbenville.
Nimbin: Search continues for missing Stephanie Cordery
AI summaryStephanie Cordery has been missing from the Mt Nardi and Nimbin area for almost two weeks, with her family urging residents to check properties as police search efforts wind down.
Tweed Heads: Flood Recovery Milestones, Organ Donation Appeal, Arts Project and Police Charges
AI summaryTweed Shire completes final flood restoration project as farming drainage boost underway; local transplant recipient promotes organ donation.
Lismore: Walk of Honour Nominations Open for Boulevard Path Project
AI summaryLismore is calling for community nominations to recognise individuals on a new Walk of Honour as part of the Lismore Boulevard Shared User Path project.
Kyogle Tanner Wins Right to Sell Fur Products at Festival
AI summaryA Kyogle tanner has successfully opposed a festival ban on fur products, citing her livelihood practices.
Northern Rivers: Gun Buyback Begins November 2, Missing Person Appeal, and Community Events
AI summaryNSW launches national gun buyback scheme affecting 274,000 firearms; police seek help locating missing Nathan Tabbernal; North Coast Mud Trail art event runs this weekend.
Casino Truck Show Sets Record with 550 Vehicles, NSW Government Support
AI summaryCasino's 2026 truck show drew a record 550 trucks and thousands of visitors, with $20,000 in NSW Government backing strengthening the event.
Byron Bay: Deputy Captain Sue Biggar Retires After 25 Years With Fire and Rescue
AI summaryBrunswick Heads fire station celebrates Deputy Captain Sue Biggar's retirement after quarter-century of service.
Ballina: NSW Nationals Face Membership Decline and Regional Challenges
AI summaryA long-time NSW Nationals insider warns of declining membership and the One Nation threat to the party's future in regional NSW.
Kyogle: House Fire in Coraki, Police Pursuit at Spring Grove, Dean Family EKKA Success
AI summaryCoraki house fire, Spring Grove police pursuit with road spikes, and a local family's EKKA debut achievement marked an eventful day across Kyogle.
Northern Rivers: Heavy Vehicle Safety Week, School Maths Competition, Fire Emergencies
AI summaryNHVR launches farm safety campaign; fire crews respond to multiple emergencies; students excel in maths competition; livestock market shows strength.
Grafton: Art Club Gets 90-Day Reprieve, Ferry Heads for Harwood Refurbishment
AI summaryThe 60-year-old Grafton Art Club wins extra time to find a new home, while the MV Freshwater Manly Ferry arrives at Harwood for restoration work.
Ballina: Fatal Boat Capsize Charge, Bodybuilding Title, Boogie Boarders Milestone
AI summaryBallina region faces criminal charge in fatal Yamba bar boating tragedy, while local trainer wins bodybuilding titles and women's surf group marks two decades.
Lismore: Man in 70s Hospitalised After Car Hits Drain
AI summaryA man in his 70s was taken to Lismore Hospital after his car struck a drain in the region.
Tweed Heads: Tugun Bypass Tunnel Closures, Carer Charged in Theft Investigation
AI summaryThe Tugun Bypass Tunnel faces nightly closures next week, and police have charged a carer after seizing items from an elderly couple's home.
Murwillumbah region: Student protest, workplace injury at Brays Creek
AI summaryMullumbimby High students joined a national protest against Pauline Hanson, while a man was injured in a crush accident at Brays Creek.
Casino Ramblers Launches First Weekly Walking Group
AI summaryCasino Ramblers is launching its first weekly walk at Crawford Square Park, welcoming over-60s to participate.
Northern Rivers: Queer Family Inc's New Home Search, Regional AI Adoption Challenges, Property Building Rules
AI summaryQueer Family Inc seeks a new home while Northern Rivers grapples with AI gaps in small businesses and property development rules for backyard structures.
Tweed Heads: Sustainable Living Festival Returns With Repair Focus
AI summaryThe Tweed Sustainable Living Festival returns next month with free workshops on mending, repairs, and preparing for climate change.