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June 12, 2026

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School is the beating heart of Bruns

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

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A night out that changes lives

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Protests against closure of life-saving facility in Murwillumbah

The announcement that Murwillumbah's Safe Haven would be closed this week due to the end of funding arrangements has been greeted with shock by locals who have come to rely on the mental health support services the facility provided.

Bangalow Film Festival opens

The Bangalow Film Festival opening night is this Thursday, 11 June and has already sold out.

Bombay to Byron: 12 years of modern Indian on Jonson Street

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Emergency departments buckling under pressure

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E-bikes rule

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Wok This Way serves up the fast and punchy street-style food found across Asia, showcasing an array of modern and classic Asian dishes, accompanied by a wide range of Yulli’s Brews.

It’s in the heart of town, in a laneway just off Jonson St, near 1 Carlyle St, in the base of the old Byron English Language School, and as the crowds pick up they’re really excited to be getting ready for their first summer in Byron.

They have large indoor and outdoor spaces that can be kept separate or easily integrated to accommodate groups, both large and small; allowing them to host an intimate dinner for 2 and large group celebrations at the same time.

They have a wide list of craft beers, ciders and kombuchas available at the bar as well as a number of vegan wines, local spirits and cocktails. Their chefs have developed different menus for different occasions; from dining a la carte, to a curated set meal, on to packaged canape menus. With so many options, Wok This Way is the ideal venue for Christmas parties or indeed for any celebrations, big or small.



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Israel’s assault on Global Sumud Flotilla – a first-hand account

It hit me like a lightning strike. It was the latex gloves that did it. Those pale blue five fingered clinical sheaths made me want to vomit. Last Tuesday, having just been repatriated from my time on the Global Sumud Flotilla, I was at Tweed Valley Hospital getting a forensic medical examination for my sexual assault at the hands of the Israeli occupation forces.

Voters are not ‘always right’

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Lismore councillor pay rise divides chamber at June meeting

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