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Inner Peace for Global Peace

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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.

Other News

Lismore councillor pay rise divides chamber at June meeting

The sharpest debate from Lismore City Council's 9 June ordinary meeting saw a majority vote to increase councillor and mayoral fees, following a 3.7 per cent rise determined by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal (LGRT) – a figure tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12 months to February 2026.

Raising funds for BYS

Byron Youth Service (BYS) supports young people across the Byron Shire through a diverse range of creative, educational, and wellbeing initiatives, while continuing significant improvements to The YAC (Youth Activity Centre).

Sweet Moon Language

Mazarine is a nine-piece ensemble performing original compositions influenced by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions. With repertoire ranging from orchestral soundscapes to upbeat folk style tunes, Mazarine effortlessly combine rhythmic complexity with layered textures and timbres, taking the listener on an uplifting and inspiring musical journey.

Byron local Stephan Schnierer receives the Order Australia

Stephan Schnierer, a Byron local, has been awarded an Order Australia (OA) from the Kings Birthday honours list.

Byron Youth Service continues to invest in young people and community spaces

Byron Youth Service is celebrating another year of supporting young people across the Byron Shire through a diverse range of creative, educational, and wellbeing initiatives, while continuing significant improvements to The YAC.

Here’s to the Flotilla

The Global Sumud Flotilla is about brave people doing exceptional things with skill, compassion, colour, spirit and gruff chutzpah. Would...

Deep Peace

What does peace really mean? Is it really possible to achieve peace?

History has now shown us that no merely external action, no revolution or diplomatic policy, can lead humanity and our world towards a stable and lasting peace, but peace is indispensable for the survival of the world and of humanity. So we need and we can achieve peace. How to get it? Starting from ourself. Humanity does not exist in itself, it is the sum of all individuals.

Humanity and the world are a reflection of what the individual is. Thus the poverty, disease, war, and suffering that exist in the world are also within the life and psyche of every single human being, of each of us. We need to start from us. We need to achieve Inner Peace for Global Peace.

We need to return to the light, to transform ourselves into a star capable of making the earth a wonderful new world. Join us in this special celebration and activate yourself to change the world: Inner Peace for Global Peace.

For four decades Pneuma Institute has been promoting this Day of Inner Peace and is committed to the affirmation of the Universal Values of Peace, giving life to a new global paradigm for a Solar Humanity.

Come and join Pneuma Institute Australia in this beautiful celebration dedicated to igniting and honouring the fires of true and lasting inner peace in the hearts of humanity.

Day of Inner Peace, Thursday 27 October at the Brunswick Valley Community Centre 5–9pm.

This is a catered event so bookings are essential and tickets need to be purchased by the end of Monday 24th.

We look forward to sharing this sacred and joyous event with you.

For further information, the full program, and to book your tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/international-day-of-inner-peace.



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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.