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June 6, 2026

Prayers For Peace

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Threatened species protection in NSW overhauled

A "new, holistic approach to threatened species conservation" has been introduced by the NSW Labor government, reforming the Saving our Species program.

No thanks, Greens

Yes Duncan Dey (Letters, 27 May), Australia could deliver a full-throated verbal shirtfront that might appease the algorithmically outraged...

Australia’s first greenhouse gas monitoring network launches

With World Environment Day being today, June 5, NSW government scientists say they have launched Australia’s first dedicated regional greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring network, "which will help inform emissions reduction as we head towards net zero".

Byron Bay’s sub-culture of sexual violence investigated

An ABC investigation has found a sub-culture of sexual violence including child abuse existed in Byron Bay in the early two thousands, with at least fifteen survivor victims having spoken out. 

A double dingo film screening

Following a sold-out screening at the Brunswick Picture House, Defend the Wild and Dingo Culture are proud to host a double screening event on Saturday, 13 June in Evans Head, on Minyumai Country, whose rangers feature in the film.

Fund set up to help Chase Goldstraw’s family after tragedy

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the family of a young father recently killed in a truck accident in Tweed Heads.

Amir Paiss: Prayers For Peace

This event is an invitation for the community to come together, with the intention to share the frequency of prayer and connection, peace and healing.

Originally intended to be the celebration for the launch of Amir Paiss’s new album Shma (Hear), following the recent events in the Middle East this evening turns into a call to gather and share songs for peace and healing.

Music and singing together are powerful tools for awakening our innate healing capacities and natural wisdom. Each song can be a drop of medicine for the pain and suffering we witness in ourselves and in the world.

This is a night of ancient and original poetry, and the weaving of culture and community. A gathering of prayer and heart, leaning into our strength and resilience, being a resource for one another.

Join the community with your kind and compassionate heart, with your wish for a healthy world, and together we can send love to all those in need, beyond our political views, rooted in our shared humanity.

We all have the ability and voice to contribute to Prayers For Peace.

Hosted by Amir Paiss, Avishai Barnatan, Shai Shriki, Willow Stahlut, Tsoof Baras and special guests. Zorba Productions and Amir Paiss present: Prayers For Peace.

St John’s Hall Mullumbimby, Saturday, October 28. Doors open at 7pm for connecting, dinner, dessert and chai. Music from 8pm.

Proceeds from the night will be donated to Mullumbimby Emergency Community Action.



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Marooned yacht on rocks near Ballina

A local photographer has shot a marooned yacht at Flat Rock, in Ballina Shire. It's the second boat to be washed ashore in recent months

Echo celebrates 40 with awards night tomorrow

Tickets are selling fast! Come join a fun-filled night of community celebration – This Saturday (tomorrow) The Echo is set to mark its 40th year in style with a ’30s swing-era style party and community awards night featuring the dynamic sounds of the Melbourne Ska Orchestra.

Author Tristan Bancks follows up with Two Wolves sequel

Local author Tristan Bancks launched his new book for readers 10+, Raised By Wolves, at Byron Book Room last night (Thursday 4 June).

Lismore City Council recognised for environmental leadership at LG awards

Lismore City Council has been recognised for outstanding achievement in environmental leadership, resilience and community infrastructure at the 2026 LG Professionals NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.