A $10.7 million upgrade to Wilsons Creek Road has been completed, improving access and resilience for Northern Rivers communities.
Byron Shire
Firearms, drugs and weapons seized in police operation
Firearms, suspected drug lab materials and 100 weapons seized as police ramp up enforcement across the Northern Rivers and NSW.
Byron markets step up for stallholders over Easter weekend
Byron Markets are stepping up this Easter, giving Bluesfest stallholders a new home and urging visitors to support local businesses.
Egg-citing Easter fun across the North Coast
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.
Free live music this Easter at Byron
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.
Final call for Northern Rivers flood survivors to access home recovery support
Northern Rivers flood survivors are being urged to apply for home recovery support before programs close at the end of March.
Police officer charged over northern NSW crash
A NSW police officer has been charged over a crash that injured a 14-year-old cyclist in the state’s north last year.
New Byron clinic targets healthcare gap for women doing it tough
A new free women’s health clinic has opened in Byron Bay, aiming to improve access to healthcare for some of the region’s most vulnerable women.
Hero officer rescues three surfers in dramatic Byron Bay incident
A police officer has rescued three surfers, including an unconscious man, in heavy surf off Byron Bay, with all expected to recover.
Bluesfest cancellation hits Byron Bay community after 36-year run
The cancellation of Bluesfest 2026 ends a 36-year run for one of Australia’s most iconic music festivals, dealing a blow to the Byron Bay community, local tourism and the live music sector.
