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June 6, 2026

Nourish the feminine

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Mur’bah woman arrested over alleged bomb threats

A 23-old woman accused of making multiple bomb threats to public places across the state was arrested in Murwillumbah on Friday.

National minimum wage increases to $26.44p/h

With the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase the national minimum wage by 4.75%, Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is calling for further action to support people doing it tough, as well as the frontline community services helping them. “People are under severe pressure from interest rate rises, rent increases, higher fuel costs, and growing economic uncertainty due to the conflict in the Middle East,” said ACOSS Acting CEO Edwina MacDonald.

Gathering in the beauty of community

Community garden committees and volunteers from across the Northern Rivers and into South East Queensland gathered at Shara Community...

Naturism

For decades, naturism has struggled with a strange communication barrier. Most naturist educational material contains nudity, which means it is...

Murwillumbah biz networking breakfast cancelled

Join the Murwillumbah business community for their June Business Murwillumbah Networking Breakfast, to be held at at Crystal Creek Estate.

Australia’s first greenhouse gas monitoring network launches

With World Environment Day being today, June 5, NSW government scientists say they have launched Australia’s first dedicated regional greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring network, "which will help inform emissions reduction as we head towards net zero".

Women’s health and wellbeing has become a hot topic, as we all start to appreciate the importance of taking care of our hormonal, mental, and emotional health for the benefit of all. Any tools we can get our hands on are hot property, as we navigate our busy western lives, lives that can cause havoc on our endocrine and nervous systems. 

One such tool is the anciently revered medicinal mushrooms, which have long been used for fertility support, hormonal balancing, and nurturing the female essence. SuperFeast, a local business dealing in medicinal mushrooms and adaptogens, has a passion for supporting females and their health and wellbeing. 

With a wealth of knowledge in taoist and yogic healing arts, from herbalism to yoga and chi nei tsang, SuperFeast founder Mason Taylor and general manager Tahnee McCrossin will be hosting a unique event at Bruns Picture House on Saturday 27 July, sharing their top tips for nourishing the feminine. Specialising in taoist tonic herbs, Mason and Tahnee are passionate health educators, offering countless resources to take your wellbeing to the next level, including the SuperFeast podcast. 

This event is an opportunity to witness the live recording of an upcoming podcast episode, centred on women’s health, hormones, and vitality. Guests will be treated to an adaptogenic elixir (coined the ultimate medicinal mushroom hot chocolate) and will receive a free nourishing women’s herbal blend. This blend is yet to be released and will be launched to the public in the coming months. For event details, head to

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/brunswick-heads-nourishing-her-yin-special-event-with-mason-tahnee-tickets-63732879759.



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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.