Rising Petrol Prices and Australia's new refinery

Petrol prices are rising across Australia as temporary fuel excise relief comes to an end, putting renewed pressure on motorists and businesses. At the same time, the Federal and Western Australian governments are exploring plans for a new oil refinery as Australia looks to strengthen its fuel secu…

Illegal Channel Dug at Tallow Creek

Byron Shire Council is warning the community not to interfere with Tallow Creek after an illegal channel was dug between the lagoon and the ocean. The council says artificially opening the entrance can have serious environmental consequences, including large-scale fish kills and could attract fine…

Nationwide Rallies to Save Brumbies

Supporters of Australia’s wild brumbies gathered in Ballina as part of a nationwide campaign opposing the aerial culling of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park. The rally called for greater consultation with communities, Traditional Owners, rehomers and sanctuaries over how brumby populations …

Byron Writers Festival CEO Jessica Alice on upcoming events

The Byron Writers Festival is almost here, bringing three days of conversations, events and activities to the Northern Rivers. From breakfast sessions and a dedicated kids program to publishing workshops and a live book launch, there’s plenty on offer across the festival. Roderick Chambers spoke …

Save Wallum Campaign waits for Federal Decision

The Northern Rivers community is being invited back to Wallum in Brunswick Heads this weekend, as the campaign to protect the ecologically significant site continues. With a Federal Court decision on Wallum’s future expected soon, campaigners, Traditional Owners, scientists, volunteers and local r…

Byron local Ragna Gilmore on her organisation 'Sustain:Ed' and its impact in Uganda

Local educator Ragna Gilmore is the founder of Sustain:Ed, an organisation working with schools in Uganda to deliver sustainability education. She says giving children practical environmental knowledge and skills can help prepare them for the future. We hear from Ragna about her work and why she …

Dennis Stevenson on the closure of the Billinudgel Free Shop

For years, the old Billinudgel Railway Station has been home to a community-run free shop, where people can leave unwanted items for others to take at no cost. But its future is now uncertain after Byron Shire Council announced plans to restore the heritage building and require the current occupant…

New chlamydia vaccine implant for endangered koalas

A wild koala has become the first to receive a new chlamydia vaccine implant, marking a major step forward in koala conservation. The implant delivers the booster dose automatically, removing the need to capture koalas twice and making large-scale vaccination programs more practical. We hear from…

Cate Coorey on Friends Of Palestine Community Action Day

Northern Rivers Friends of Palestine is holding a Community Action Day in Byron Bay, bringing together people interested in learning more about the group and finding different ways to get involved. Organisers say the event will focus on building community, raising awareness and connecting people w…

Tickle V Giggle Court case and the Sex Discrimination Act

Australia's High Court is set to hear the landmark Tickle v Giggle case, which will consider whether a women-only app discriminated against a transgender woman under the Sex Discrimination Act. The outcome is expected to have significant implications for the interpretation of Australia's discrimin…