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A double dingo film screening

Following a sold-out screening at the Brunswick Picture House, Defend the Wild and Dingo Culture are proud to host a double screening event on Saturday, 13 June in Evans Head, on Minyumai Country, whose rangers feature in the film.

Police chase e-bike thieves in Byron Bay

Two men faced court on last Thursday following an alleged pursuit near Byron Bay on Wednesday morning.

Byron Spaces Gallery hosts Ocean Magic exhibition

Ocean Magic, a new winter exhibition by local artist Yvonne Fenech, will open at Byron Spaces Gallery on Friday 5 June.

Before The Shed falls silent…

Join the Nudge crew this Saturday for the season ten finale of Nudge Nudge Wink Wink (NNWW) in The Shed at the Billinudgel Hotel – bringing another unforgettable night of music, connection and community spirit to the Northern Rivers.

More than a pantry – helping feed our community

Neighbourhood Centre has been running a low-cost community pantry? And over the last few years it’s really expanded.

Lismore City Council recognised for environmental leadership at LG awards

Lismore City Council has been recognised for outstanding achievement in environmental leadership, resilience and community infrastructure at the 2026 LG Professionals NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.

Executive chef Blake Seymour has invited four local producers to join him to present the evening dinner on Friday 28 October from 6.30pm in Spinnakers Restaurant Ballina. The dinner event includes several grazing courses, a drink on arrival and the chance to meet and greet four of our finest local producers.

Blake says that his Blake’s Table dinners are a chance for locals and their friends to experience local produce and ingredients in a shared atmosphere.

Menu highlights include Ballina king prawns with Pigs Run Wild charcuterie, romesco, artichoke, asparagus and broad beans, whole roasted free-range ducks with Davidson plum glaze, roasted fennel and heirloom carrots, plus a Nimbin Valley Cheese board.

‘I’m delighted to have Jared of Jilly Wines, Kerry of Nimbin Valley Dairy, Donna of Witches Broomstick mushrooms and Marty from Pigs Run Wild as part of this next special dinner event’, said Blake. ‘My menu has something for meateaters, seafood lovers and vegetarians’.

Call 6686 2544 to reserve your seat at Blake’s Table on Friday 28 October from 6pm. www.ballinarsl.com.au

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Marooned yacht on rocks near Ballina

A local photographer has shot a marooned yacht at Flat Rock, in Ballina Shire. It's the second boat to be washed ashore in recent months

Echo celebrates 40 with awards night tomorrow

Tickets are selling fast! Come join a fun-filled night of community celebration – This Saturday (tomorrow) The Echo is set to mark its 40th year in style with a ’30s swing-era style party and community awards night featuring the dynamic sounds of the Melbourne Ska Orchestra.

Author Tristan Bancks follows up with Two Wolves sequel

Local author Tristan Bancks launched his new book for readers 10+, Raised By Wolves, at Byron Book Room last night (Thursday 4 June).

Lismore City Council recognised for environmental leadership at LG awards

Lismore City Council has been recognised for outstanding achievement in environmental leadership, resilience and community infrastructure at the 2026 LG Professionals NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.