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July 11, 2026

Are there kinks in your drawing?

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Plastic not so fantastic

There is nothing healthier than drinking some water – or so I’ve always told my kids. It doesn’t contain sugar or colour additives – as one person used to tell us as children, ‘it’s sky juice’! What could be better?

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Vale Ev King-Prime

Ev King-Prime opened the first art gallery in Byron and helped develop the nascent visual arts scene on the North Coast.

Longboard titles return to Tweed July 24–30

Billed as the 'longest running event on the Australian surfing calendar', the Thermos Australian Longboard Titles will return for a third consecutive year to Tweed Coast beaches 24-30 July.

Free shop to move on from Billinudgel

The Billinudgel Railway Station building, managed by Byron Shire Council (BSC) on behalf of Transport for NSW (TfNSW), has been used as a free community shop where people can donate unwanted items which are available for others to take since 2022.

Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.

Response to the Special Rate Variation

Why spend $120,000 on a community engagement plan to find out if residents will be happy to see their...

Cartoons of the week – 8 July, 2026

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Kinky Draws

Artist or voyeur – there’s a ‘kink’ in life drawing at the Brunswick Picture House this September!

It’s official – the first Kinky Drawers is on its way. Follow Your Art presents this playful evening, designed for both artists and the artist at heart.

Delight in the rare opportunity to draw multiple models, and experience a contemporary take on this beautiful traditional art form. Expect costume, music, lights, live performance, and play.

Kinky Drawers is for the creative and the curious – interactive, playful, loose, messy, experimental, and unpredictable!

Follow Your Art’s Kathy Toka says she is thrilled to finally bring this to life. ‘It’s been bubbling away for years! It is not a new concept, but it never outdates, and always delivers. I believe it’s important to invest time in creative pursuits and sensory exploration. It’s fun to push your own boundaries and see what gives.’

Brunswick Picture House is proud to partner with Kathy for this exciting event. Chris Chen, co-owner of the Picture House says he can’t wait for Kinky Drawers to make its debut in Bruns. ‘Kathy is family to us here at the Picture House and her weekly life drawing class, Sketch Appeal, has always had its spiritual home here, even while we were closed for renovations. 

‘Kathy absolutely lives and breathes this beautiful art form of life drawing, and we cannot wait for her to finally bring this vibrant idea to life.’

With models and live performances peppered through the night, done with a lot of cheek, a taste of kink and big strokes of beauty – where else would Kinky Drawers make its debut?

Don’t miss this unique night – spaces are limited.

Friday, 15 September 7pm, Brunswick Picture House. Tickets brunswickpicturehouse.com/kinky-drawers-15-sep.



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Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

Police say a man will face court today, charged after 12 windows were allegedly smashed in Ballina last night.   Police say, 'About 10.35pm (Thursday 9 July 2026), police were called to Martin Street following reports of a man smashing windows'.

Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

With a government agency now investigating the alleged clear felling of natives on a large private block in Lennox Head, Ballina Greens councillor Kiri Dicker has told The Echo that contractors were felling trees all morning, ‘trying to get the job done’.

Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

Police say a 20-year-old Ocean Shores man is behind bars (refused bail) and will face court in Tweed Heads Local Court on 18 September, charged with advocating terrorism.  

Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.