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June 12, 2026

Frack off the Rig Gig goes BOOM!

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What could have been an event of commiseration turned out to be celebration when hundreds gathered at the Lismore Workers Club on Saturday night for the Frack Off The Rig Gig, a fundraiser for a CSG Free Northern Rivers.

Still raising funds for the good fight, many from the Bentley Blockade and other supporters of the quest for an unconventional gas extraction free planet, the sense of relax and release was palpable.

The icing on the cake was the awesome line up of talent including sets from the Black Star Band, Bourbon Street, the ever awesome Kevin Borich, Paul Burton, the Swamp Stompers, Hussy Hicks and Marshall O’Kell & the Pride.

Guests bopped till they dropped and way too much fun was had by all.

And the fight goes on…

~ Photos Tree Faerie



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Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.

Festival and event grants on offer

Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.

Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.

The Pocket Winter Festival bringing you music, food and fun

The Pocket Winter Festival is set to return on Sunday, 21 June, from 10am to 2pm, bringing together the community for a day of music, food, entertainment and family fun at The Pocket Public School.