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.
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Posted inCrime, Glenreagh
Woman in critical condition after alleged hit-and-run by teen driver
A young woman remains in a critical condition after she was allegedly struck by a vehicle driven by a teenage boy near Coffs Harbour overnight.
Posted inBallina, Lennox Head, Parenting and kids
Free bike workshops for Ballina and Lennox Head riders
Ballina Shire residents will have the chance to get their bikes checked and brush up on safety skills when free council-run workshops roll in this April.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
Wild dog baiting programs underway across NSW
The NSW Government has launched its autumn wild dog control campaign, with aerial and ground baiting programs underway across the state to help protect livestock, native wildlife and pets.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
“We’re not there yet”: Bowen refuses to use Liquid Fuel Emergency Act
The federal government is refusing to trigger emergency fuel powers despite persistent shortages across regional Australia
Posted inAgriculture, Good News, National News, Technology
Satellite breakthrough promises whole-of-herd monitoring for livestock producers
A new satellite technology capable of monitoring entire livestock herds in real time could soon transform farming across the region
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Moonee Footbridge rebuild secured
A NSW Government funding commitment to build a new Moonee footbridge has been welcomed by the City of Coffs Harbour.
Posted inNew England
Walcha Motorcycle Rally paused as Council steps back following 2025 crash
The much-loved Walcha Motorcycle Rally will not go ahead in 2026, with Walcha Council confirming it will step back from its role as organiser and financial backer following last year’s serious demolition derby accident.
Posted inByron Shire
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.
Posted inLocal News
NDIS provider Aidacare admits to misleading customers about their consumer guarantee rights
NDIS registered provider of healthcare equipment, Aidacare, has admitted it likely made false or misleading representations to some customers about their consumer guarantee rights.