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June 15, 2026

Bombs away on Cannons’ winter jaunt

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Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.

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High-speed rail

I was extremely disappointed to hear that the federal government had decided to scrap the section of the high-speed...

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 10 June 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

Byron local Stephan Schnierer receives the Order Australia

Stephan Schnierer, a Byron local, has been awarded an Order Australia (OA) from the Kings Birthday honours list.

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.

School is the beating heart of Bruns

From floods to festivals, Brunswick Heads Public School has long the been the anchor of village life.

Byron Shire residents urged to lobby feds for better roads and services

Byron Shire Council is calling on the community to help lobby the Australian Government to restore proper funding through their Federal Assistance Grants program from the current 0.5 percent of tax revenue to 1 percent.

Having recently returned to our fair shores from playing in the USA, local lads Starboard Cannons are back on deck, with a comprehensive east-coast tour spanning mid June until late August.

Starboard-cannons-page-photo-363606Showcasing their wares to an international audience at the 2015 Folk Alliance International Music Conference in Kansas City has put the ‘Cannons on the world map, but it’s the Aussie pubs and cosy little bars where the boys are in their element.

With 18 shows across three states and a territory in 10 weeks, you’re bound to be in range of a ‘Cannons show, so come join the Winter Jaunt!

See the lads on their home turf on Sunday June 28 at the Courthouse Hotel – Mullumbimby with Claire Anne Taylor.

3PM – $12 at the door.



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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 

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.