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June 14, 2026

Winners shine through at Summer 6s

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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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Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 10 June 2026

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Major repairs for Lismore roads

Wyrallah and Coraki Roads will soon have 15km of road surface restored, as part of ongoing disaster recovery works across Lismore’s rural road network.

Cartoon of the week – 10 June, 2026

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An awards night for the Summer 6s was held at the Bangalow Bowlo and included the players from the men’s and women’s A grade winning teams.

The Bangalow Summer 6s six-a-side soccer tournament came to an end last week with champions crowned over five  women’s and four men’s grades.

In the women’s A grade competition Hava Dig defeated Echidnas, B grade saw Netsix & Chill beat Winging It, in C grade Tye Dye Darlings beat The Blister Sisters, while in D grade The Sorry Jaynes overcame Mismatched Maids; and in E grade Yummy Mummys were too strong for Wonder Women.

In the men’s A grade final the Goats bucked Thunder Buddies, in B grade North Korea lost to Taco Emergency, in C grade Bay Kebabs FC beat Cobber Johns; and in D grade Woodducks were too strong for The Zeps.

For the first time this year two junior division were run for the first time as part of the Bangalow Summer 6s, but as they were not competitive they did not run a finals series.

 



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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.