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June 18, 2026

Global Village and Little Splendour

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Caring for community

The Rotary Club of Mullumbimby presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club (BSLSC) in support of its ongoing operations.

Other News

Appeal to locate wanted man Adam Richards

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a man wanted on outstanding warrants in the Casino area.

Remembering Pete Woolnough with song

It is with great sadness that the community heard the news of the death of Peter Woolnough.

AI: Artificial Intelligence, or Artificial Inflation?

It feels as if AI is everywhere – whether it’s those intrusive bots on every website or every headline about how it’s either going to be a boon for humanity, or end us.

Lismore rallies to save homes from demolition

Around hundred residents met at the Lismore Quad on Saturday to demand the demolitions of heritage homes cease, the flood recovery promised is delivered, and that every person be housed.

Morrison Avenue a ‘disgrace’

Local Mullumbimby residents are saying Byron Shire Council (BSC) needs to step up and fix Morrison Avenue properly.

Police chase stolen vehicle in Tweed, man charged

Police say a man will face court today charged after an alleged pursuit in a stolen vehicle at Tweed Heads yesterday morning.

Global Village

With the countdown to Splendour in the Grass well and truly on, the festival is thrilled to reveal the lineups for Global Village and Little Splendour.

Patrons can get ready to see, feel and experience more by journeying beyond the main stages, as an iconic selection of musicians, artists and performers wait to be discovered at Ngarindjin/ North Byron Parklands… 

Follow your higher self to The Global Village for all things transcendental and transformative, or entertain the ankle biters at Little Splendour, a secure, dedicated, magical kids’ space for dance, play and exploration.

Prepare to discover more than music at Splendour in the Grass 2023…

Manifest your best festival self and get ready to be moved as you explore the Global Village where you’ll find…

The World Stage featuring Áine Tyrrell; Ausecuma Beats; Dobby; Dubarray; Kooii; Liquidelic; Mylee Grace – and so many more!

Witness powerful traditional dances and sounds from five regional groups at the Ngarindindi Dance Ground, which is an all-new Indigenous-led program in the Global Village – featuring Mirrigingi Dancers; Birin Dancers; Gumbanynggirr Nguranga Dancers; Muggera Dancers, and; the Kinship Dancers.

Little Splendour

Little Splendour, presented by Kidzklub Australia – when tiny folk are a big deal. Get ready for a carefully curated weekend experience with everything from clay play to DJ school and bunny rabbits playing rock music (yep!)

For the crafty types, there are loads of workshops. We’re talking tie dye and puppet-making, an Indigenous art interactive sculpture workshop, clay play and there’s plenty for sporty kids, as well as a tonne of awesome kids’ rated artists.

Need a break from the kids so you can go get down at one of the main stages? There’s a babysitter for that! No, you’re not dreaming!

Running from 12pm–12am Friday, Saturday and Sunday in a fully secured area within Little Splendour is a professional Babysitting Club, run with love by Corporate Kidz Australia. Drop those little (or big) terrors off, for up to two hours, and enjoy a vino and a boogie.

Bookings are required for all children under five, head to splendourinthegrass.com for more info.

Splendour in the Grass, Friday 21 to Sunday 23 July 2023.



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Lismore shops enchanted for Lantern Parade

Winners of Lismore’s Enchanted Windows comp have been announced, with The Two Ravens taking top spot. The comp is part of the city's Lantern Parade, to be held this Saturday, 20 June.

AI: Artificial Intelligence, or Artificial Inflation?

It feels as if AI is everywhere – whether it’s those intrusive bots on every website or every headline about how it’s either going to be a boon for humanity, or end us.

Flood gauges installed in Ballina and Wardell 

Residents in Ballina and Wardell will have more more localised flood warnings, giving them time to prepare before floodwaters arrives, thanks to new flood forecast services along the Richmond River.

Byron High brings you SAAM – full of humour and chaos

In the vein of a speculative sci-fi, this comedy misadventure is simultaneously relatable, playful, hilarious, and unnerving. SAAM will be performed for three nights by Byron Bay High’s Year 11 Drama troupe on 23, 25 and 26 June from 6.30pm.