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June 21, 2026

A happy Accident hits Banora

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The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.

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Remembering Pete Woolnough with song

It is with great sadness that the community heard the news of the death of Peter Woolnough.

Douglas Dickie retires after 51 years as firefighter

As the bagpipes let out their mournful melody approaching Wandana Brewing, Douglas Dickie was celebrated for his 51 years of service in fire brigades from Scotland to Australia.

Big things are happening at The Paddock — and one of them has a flush

There are two milestones worth celebrating at The Paddock this season as they push ahead with their innovative project.

Hemp industry given boost with development plan

A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.

Riparian restoration works sees improvements over four catchments

Creeks and riverbanks damaged by the 2022 floods are being restored, thanks to the work of landowners and the NSW government Caring for Catchments program.

With a combination a youthful exuberance and hard-earned experience, this amazing group of people will rock your socks and show you what a good time is really all about.

The three culprits involved in this musical assault comprise a gorgeous singer with the voice of an angel – that would be Sherridan (sometimes known as Blanket) – a guitar player with faster fingers than a Wall Street futures trader, Scotty Whatman (sometimes referred to as Spotty Whitebottom) and a drummer with more chops than your local butcher, Troy (‘the boy’). Troy likes to sing too but chooses not to because it interferes with his ability to write and read text messages while playing drums. Besides it’s hard to sing when you hold your drum sticks in your mouth.

The Accidents have a huge repertoire and cover all genres of music.. They perform classic songs and today’s Top 40 hits. Songs from Katy Perry, Pink, Potbeleez, Kings Of Leon, Kid Rock, Lady GaGa, John Mayer, Bruno Mars, and Rihanna to classics such as AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Hunters & Collectors, Transvision Vamp, Divinyls and Cold Chisel.

The Accidents is one heck of a night out. Sore feet and sore heads are guaranteed. So lock them in for your big night and then prepare yourself for the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

Hit the dance floor with The Accidents on New Years Eve at Club Banora from 8.30pm.

Find this and many other great gigs in Echonetdaily’s North Coast Gig Guide.

 



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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.

Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.

Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.

Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.