Criminals won’t hand them in: Gun buyback faces boycott
Shooters Union Australia is urging licensed owners to boycott the NSW gun buyback, citing research it says challenges the government’s safety claims.
Northern Rivers fire stations get $19.8 million boost
Alstonville’s brigade has marked 100 years with a station reopening, as a $19.8 million investment delivers new and upgraded fire stations across the Northern Rivers.
Measles alert after returning traveller visits eight Northern Rivers sites
Eight locations, including Byron Central Hospital, have been named in a Northern Rivers measles alert. See the exposure dates, times and health advice.
Support pours in for family of much loved local man
A fundraiser for the family of Chido Cantina owner Blake Rogers has raised more than $32,000 following his sudden death.
Ballina’s new homelessness strategy paints an incomplete picture
Ballina Council reports a 61 per cent fall in rough sleeping, but only five locations were checked on one night as Mary’s Place serves 450 meals each week.
Richmond PD recruit intake falls as Ballina theft rise tops NSW
Richmond Police District will receive eight probationary constables—three fewer than in May—as Ballina records NSW’s largest percentage increase in retail theft.
Family plea to find missing Northern Rivers mother Yvonne Whear
The family of missing Northern Rivers mother Yvonne Whear has renewed its plea for information more than five months after she disappeared near Murwillumbah.
Big acts, small venues: Mullum Roots brings live music up close
Mullumbimby is getting ready to turn into one big music crawl this weekend, with Mullum Roots Festival bringing iconic acts, small venues and village buzz back to town.
Byron Shire still NSW’s second highest rough sleeping hotspot
Byron Shire remains NSW’s second-highest rough sleeping hotspot, with 245 people counted in the 2026 NSW Street Count. The newly released 1000 Voices report shows homelessness in the Shire is…