BayFM thanks supporters for end-of-financial-year donations
AI summaryThe local community radio station acknowledges the generosity of its contributors.
Northern Rivers: livestock markets firm, grants opened for youth innovators, Aboriginal gathering strengthens regional ties
AI summaryStrong cattle prices, youth sporting recognition, rural innovation funding, and cultural knowledge-sharing mark the week in the Northern Rivers.
Tweed Heads commercial market, health services relocation, and major housing development announced
AI summaryThree major developments are reshaping Tweed Heads this week, including a commercial property listing, the relocation of health services, and a significant residential expansion plan.
Lismore: council backs poker machine reform, East Lismore masterplan unveiled
AI summaryThe city moves forward on gambling reform and flood recovery with a major new housing development.
Grafton-Clarence Valley Receives Rugby Boost for Primary School Students
AI summaryThe Yamba Buccaneers Rugby Club has secured funding to expand competitive rugby opportunities for young players across the region.
Byron Bay: BayFM celebrates community with presenter profile and fundraiser party
AI summaryLocal radio station BayFM is highlighting a popular presenter and hosting a fundraising event.
Tweed Valley Weekly roundup
AI summaryLocal news from the Tweed Valley region for the week of July 16, 2026.
BayFM FC and SAE United face off in historic football match
AI summaryByron Bay football clubs play historic matchup amid World Cup excitement.
Northern Rivers news roundup, 9 July 2026
AI summaryThe latest updates from across the Northern Rivers region.
Ballina community gathers to remember Marine Rescue volunteers
AI summaryLocal residents paid tribute to two Marine Rescue volunteers who died in a boating tragedy near the town earlier this year.
Annual dredging of Tweed River entrance commences
AI summaryMaintenance work has begun to improve waterway safety and support coastal erosion management.
BayFM to broadcast live coverage from Festival of the Stone
AI summaryLocal radio station interrupts regular programming to cover the event this Saturday.
Northern Rivers high school students meet with regional political figures
AI summaryStudents from the region had the chance to engage with local politicians and discuss their views on state parliament and key political issues.
Northern Rivers landholders lead flood restoration with tree-planting initiative
AI summaryLocal landholders are planting tens of thousands of trees to strengthen riverbeds as part of the region's flood restoration efforts.
Tweed Heads news roundup
AI summaryLocal news from the Tweed Valley region this week.
Kyogle residents petition for train timetable changes
AI summaryThousands of locals have signed a petition calling for improved daytime train connections to Brisbane from Kyogle station.
Murwillumbah mental health clinic closes as community calls for action
AI summarySafe Haven clinics have shut their doors in Murwillumbah and Mullumbimby, prompting community concerns about mental health services in the region.
North Coast Academy of Sport hosts Indigenous talent day
AI summaryThe academy held an event at Southern Cross University to identify young Indigenous athletes and create pathways to elite competition.
Ballina remembers Marine Rescue volunteer Bill Ewen
AI summaryThe community farewells a dedicated volunteer who made the ultimate sacrifice.
David Williamson's 'Family Values' closes in Lismore
AI summaryA local theatre completes its season of the acclaimed play, highlighting the quality of regional arts offerings.
Lismore community rallies against housing demolitions
AI summaryLocal residents call on the Reconstruction Authority to reconsider plans to demolish flood-affected homes.
DJ JJ Weihl's Discovery Zone mix featured on BayFM
AI summaryA local DJ's new mix has been showcased on community radio.
TAFE NSW fast-tracks construction workforce for Northern Rivers development
AI summaryTAFE NSW partners with Ballina Shire Council to meet growing skills demand from major projects in the region.
Byron Bay podcast "Wise Older Women" gets national distribution
AI summaryBayFM's award-nominated series reaches audiences across Australia.
National Party pushes back against firearm legislation after Northern Rivers meetings
AI summaryRegional gun owners in the Northern Rivers have raised concerns about new firearm legislation, prompting the National Party to pressure the State Government on the federal buyback scheme.
Tweed Heads roundup
AI summaryThis week's Tweed Valley Weekly edition has been published.
Nationals warn of tax reforms impact on Northern Rivers businesses
AI summarySenator Matt Canavan has cautioned that regional enterprises will bear a disproportionate burden from proposed federal capital gains tax changes.
Northern Rivers faces blood donation shortage as calls grow for more regional centres
AI summaryLifeblood urges donations to address winter shortages while regional leaders push for increased funding to establish more permanent blood donor centres in country towns.
Goonellabah flood buyback land hits market with rebuilt demonstration homes
AI summaryLand at Mount Pleasant Estate that was acquired through the region's flood buyback scheme is now available for purchase, along with four newly reconstructed homes.
Lennox Head tree planting returns for World Environment Day
AI summaryBallina Shire Council marks the annual environmental occasion with volunteers continuing a two-decade tradition.