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June 12, 2026

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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. 

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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...

A night out that changes lives

Some fundraisers just ask you to give – Rafiki Royale asks you to come and have the best night of your year, and the giving takes care of itself.

Struggling Byron businesses

I appreciate the difficulties facing Byron businesses regarding the drainage works, but with all due respect to those affected,...

Cartoon of the week – 10 June, 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.

Emily Lubitz added to Lismore Lantern Parade lineup

Fresh from reaching number one on the ARIA Country Charts, Emily Lubitz will headline the  Heartbeat Festival Stage on Saturday 20 June, as part of the Lantern Parade.

For those interested in a reality check, particularly those deluded apologists for the fake corporate puppets and weapons manufacturers known as the Labor Party, one may like to check out the recent very coherent speech of Greens Senator Max Chandler-Mather to parliament. This shows the laughable inadequacy of Labor’s housing policy and their insulting, dismal excuses.

This speech, going viral on Tik Tok, can be found by searching: Housing in the 2023 budget – Max Chandler-Mather on YouTube.

Penny Wong’s hysterical attack on Chandler-Mather displays her true colours. 

If this isn’t enough, why was one of the top bureaucrats, Kathryn Campbell (who totally fucked up, by her own admission) who administered the ‘Robodebt’ debacle, which caused  disgusting consequences for a great many Australian citizens, given a $900,000-plus job of ‘Senior AUKUS advisor’ to the present government?

And people still vote for these fake shysters. 

Rod Murray , Ocean Shores



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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.

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.