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June 7, 2026

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Lismore Lantern Parade returns 20 June

The iconic Lismore Lantern Parade will once again light up the streets of Lismore on Saturday 20 June, kicking off with a full day of markets, live music and exciting activities.

Drug driving reform introduced to NSW Parliament

Greens MP and drug harm reduction spokesperson Cate Faehrmann has welcomed news that reform to drug driving laws for medicinal cannabis patients will finally be introduced into NSW Parliament.

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".

Tweed Council urgently meet over Code of Meeting Practice reform

Tweed Shire Council staff say they will hold an Extraordinary Meeting today, Tuesday 2 June at 3.30 pm to 'address an urgent governance matter relating to its Code of Meeting Practice'.

Remembering the Peacekeepers

Last Friday a small group gathered at the Cenotaph in Mullumbimby to commemorate International UN Peacekeeper Day.

Byron Shire mens Rebels suffer first defeat at the hands of Wollongbar

Hywel David It was a mixed day out at Pioneer Park in Wollongbar-Alstonville on a sunny Saturday, with the Rebels...

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink; The Ultimate Party with a Conscience.

Two legendary Sydney based DJs join the Cunning Stunts residents to light up the Shed at January’s Nudge Nudge Wink Wink; The Ultimate Party with a Conscience!

2024 launches with January’s spectacular lineup: including Sydney-based guest DJs Nick Field and Annabelle Gaspar joining the sublime resident DJs, Lord Sut and Dale Stephen, all ready to bring the heat to your feet and the shine to your soul.

International DJ, Nick Field, is back in the Shed! Nick will be raising the vibes for his seventh time in the shed. Scintillating dance floor action will be had from this incredibly talented legend on the decks who has his own sound influenced by his loves of soul, dub, disco, electro and house. Nick Field is a DJ not to be missed.

Sydney-based icon, DJ Annabelle Gaspar who has been moving bodies and minds for the best part of 30 years is joining the Cunning Stunts lineup for the first time. Annabelle is one of the finest and most respected DJs Australia has ever known. One of the founders and residents of the legendary Bad Dog parties. Annabelle has played Mardi Gras in Sydney to Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro. The excitement is palpable, and anticipation of an electrifying experience with Annabelle runs high. We are all very excited. Two legendary Sydney DJs each playing two-hour sets. We are all very excited!

Resident DJs, Lord Sut and Dale Stephen, will kick off this first event for 2024! From mellow balearic, through indie, disco and house, with some of their own edits interspersed, getting the shed moving as cunningly as only our residents can.

Arrive early and stay late for January’s hotbed of tasty sounds! Saturday from 4pm at The Billinudgel Hotel.This is a ticketed 18+ event.

This event may be SOLD OUT at time of publication. To ensure you get advance notification of ticket sales for all their events, sign up to their e-newsletter here www.cunningstunts.com.au/subscribe.



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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.