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Final eight win through in Mullum major singles

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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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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.

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.

Bayside blues

Hi beautiful community, I am concerned for the whole Shire. Our stormwater and sewage systems have been affected by the...

Free bike track ‘waste of money’

Byron Shire business people who think that spending eye-watering amounts of taxpayers’ money ripping up a multi-billion-dollar train line...

School is the beating heart of Bruns

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

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.

Corporate bowling is contested on Friday nights at the Mullumbimby and is into its fifth round.

The Mullumbimby Ex-Services Bowling Club will contest the quarterfinals of its 2018 major singles this Saturday.

Winners of round two have earned a right to contest this weekend.

They include: Shane Knight who was too strong for Bernie O’Hearn, Mark Holton who accounted for Larry Henry in a tight struggle 31–25.

Trent Foreman beat Leigh Rickert 31–11; Richie Northcott prevailed over Adam McKenzie 31–21; Ross Graham saw off Mike Nicholls 31–15; and Ben Leeson took out Jamie Ewin 31–13.

In a surprise result Jeff Morgan returned from his sabbatical to dominate Mark Hogan by 31–10.

The fourth round of the 2018 Coopers Brewing Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club on Friday was washed out.

Standings:

Division 1, Dunno is leading on 56; Brett Donnelly Plastering and Ken Ryan Plastering on 50; K R P 49; In Line Carpentry 48; Mr Plug 46.5; Can’t Nail Us Down 41.5; Toads At Leisure 40; and Team Sassy 30.

In Division A, Ocean Shores Skips are leading on 55.5; followed by The Hedgetrimmers 53; Unco-Operatives and 5 Blind Mice 49; Snack Bar and Grill 39; AvoGo 38; Stay True 35.5; and Team Cobbers 29.5.



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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.