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Latest chuckle of stand ups stake to the stage

After stepping away from the role for 12 months, Mandy Nolan returned to Byron Adult Education to teach what Mandy believes is the best, and possibly most successful stand up comedy course in the country. 

Tweed Shire Council recognised at Local Government Excellence Awards

Tweed Shire Council has been recognised for its innovative approach to tackling incivility, winning the People, Workplace and Wellbeing Award at the 2026 Local Government Excellence Awards last night.

Remembering the Peacekeepers

Last Friday a small group gathered at the Cenotaph in Mullumbimby to commemorate International UN Peacekeeper Day.

Protest march

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Stout Blackout Blowout at Earth Beer

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Lismore leaders meet in parliament for industry briefing

More than 50 business, investment and community leaders gathered at NSW Parliament House this week for the "Lismore 60,000 Industry Briefing", which was described as an "important conversation about the city's future growth, investment opportunities and long-term prosperity".

Billinudgel pub under water after cyclone Debbie. Photo Alice Amoré.
Billinudgel pub under water after cyclone Debbie. Photo Alice Amoré.

It has been so successful that you now need a ticket to get in.

Regular Billinudgel event Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink, hosted by the Cunning Stunts, has become so popular it is no longer a matter for a spontaneous night out. To get into the Billinudgel Hotel for their October 1 charity event you need to win a double pass.

Having itself suffered major losses during Cyclone Debbie the Billidugel Hotel has continued to support the event fundraising for different charities each month.

‘The support for what we do has been humbling with tickets for our October event having sold out within a week of going on sale ‘said organisers Ms Publicity & Bucket $haker.

This October’s long weekend Nudge Nudge Wink Wink is raising money for local not-for-profit Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre’s (MDNC) ‘More Than a Meal’ program, which is at risk and in dire need of support she continued.

The DJ’s providing the tunes for this October are our Resident DJ’s Lord Sut and Dale Stephen, Byron Bay based beloved house DJ Al Royale, and returning for his second Nudge, DJ James Scott, all playing for free to support the MDNC’s Meals program.

Find out about the promotions on their FB page here.



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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.