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Byron Bay, Crime, Feature, Nambucca Heads, Youth

North Coast, Mid North Coast projects share in $5m youth crime prevention funding

North Coast and Mid North Coast communities will share in nearly $5 million for locally led youth crime prevention programs.

Byron Shire, Lifestyle, Local festivals and shows

Geetanjali Shree and Trent Dalton lead the 30th Byron Writers Festival

by News Desk4 days ago

Byron Writers Festival is set to return to Byron Bay from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August 2026, with today marking the unveiling of the first group of authors confirmed for the program, alongside a limited release of three-day passes.

Byron Bay, Entertainment

Great Southern Nights expands to record program with strong regional focus

by News DeskApril 15, 2026April 25, 2026

Great Southern Nights will return bigger than ever, with 320 artists performing across NSW, including northern hubs like Byron Bay and Boggabilla.

Byron Bay, Roads and Infrastructure

Major upgrade completed on key Northern Rivers road

by RK CrosbyApril 9, 2026April 11, 2026

A $10.7 million upgrade to Wilsons Creek Road has been completed, improving access and resilience for Northern Rivers communities.

Crime, Ewingsdale, North Coast Surrounds

Firearms, drugs and weapons seized in police operation

by News DeskApril 4, 2026April 5, 2026

Firearms, suspected drug lab materials and 100 weapons seized as police ramp up enforcement across the Northern Rivers and NSW.

Byron Bay, Markets

Byron markets step up for stallholders over Easter weekend

by Lia EdwardsApril 3, 2026April 11, 2026

Byron Markets are stepping up this Easter, giving Bluesfest stallholders a new home and urging visitors to support local businesses.

Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Dorrigo, Grafton, Lismore, Murwillumbah, Port Macquarie, What's on, Yamba

Egg-citing Easter fun across the North Coast

by Penelope ShawMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Easter on the North Coast promises a long weekend full of fun, festivities, and family-friendly activities. From chocolate egg hunts to live music, rodeos, art exhibitions, and quirky community events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Byron Bay, What's on

Free live music this Easter at Byron

by Kath JacobsMarch 23, 2026

A full weekend of free live music, food and markets is set to draw crowds to Byron Bay this Easter, with three major market events running back-to-back across the long weekend.