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June 12, 2026

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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.

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The media are falling over themselves to say what a great guy Chris Minns is. If he is such a great guy why is he opposing cashless gaming? Poker machines cause poverty among the very people he claims to represent. 

He will ‘trial’ it on 500 machines, the addicted gamblers will go somewhere else and gamble, then he’ll say it doesn’t work and forget about it.

He is just another Labor conman. Poker machines were the biggest issue in the election. The clubs and pubs are like drug pushers – parasites and bloodsuckers feeding off someone else’s addiction.

Bob Vinnicombe, Sefton



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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.

The Pocket Winter Festival bringing you music, food and fun

The Pocket Winter Festival is set to return on Sunday, 21 June, from 10am to 2pm, bringing together the community for a day of music, food, entertainment and family fun at The Pocket Public School.

Cudgen Lifesaver among King’s Birthday honourees

Far North Coast Director of Lifesaving, David Rope, was awarded an Emergency Services Medal as part of the King's Birthday honourees this week – acknowledging his significant and sustained service to the movement.