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June 4, 2026

Turning time on a new year in Byron Bay

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Interview with Pacific Avenue

South Coast rockers, Pacific Avenue, have left an indelible mark on the music industry, their debut studio album Flowers secured a spot as a number one Australian album earning two ARIA nominations. Now, their recently released second studio album, Lovesick Sentimental, looks to be heading in the same direction.

Animals on country roads safety campaign launches

Motorists are being urged to slow down and stay alert for wildlife as Transport for NSW launches its annual ‘Animals on Country Roads’ safety campaign.

Aussie MPs celebrate World Bicycle Day

The leaders of the Parliamentary Friends of Cycling have joined in front of Parliament House in Canberra to celebrate the United Nations’ World Bicycle Day.

Greens from The Farm are flourshing

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Remembering the Peacekeepers

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

Give me a lecture – please!

We have seen the government ban under-16s from social media over concerns for mental health which include isolation, loneliness, anxiety, depression, body image issues, and low self-esteem.

Latonya Sparkle kept the punters happy on Byron’s Soul Street. Photo Tree Faerie.

This giant binging came ashore to see the Dening Park action. Photo Tree Faerie

The streets of Byron Bay were packed last night as locals and visitors swamped the town for New Year’s Eve.

Partygoers Tiahla and Kerol cheered on Council cleaner Rick Duggan. Photo Tree Faerie.

Dening Park on Main Beach had plenty on offer for families with tons of live music, a silent disco, a light show and roving performers.

Jarrod was ready for action at 6am. Photo Tree Faerie.

Lyndon was ready for his first ride of 2024.
Photo Tree Faerie.

Town was a little bit more sedate this morning with only a few dozen hardcore dawn seekers on Byron Beach, most of whom hadn’t been to bed yet, many of them who were still ‘partying’.

Many might have been disappointed by the lack of golden orb in east at sunrise. The sky was still spectacular and the rain had the decency to stay away until everyone had had their full of morning light.

Darcy was looking toward the bright future. Photo Tree Faerie.



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Ballina Council wrap

With local government meeting practice across the state returning to confusion following the NSW Legislative Council's recent decision, Ballina Shire Council's last meeting included a lot of unanimous decisions and an argument about the remnants of the Big Scrub, in which Mayor Cadwallader used her casting vote to squash Cr Simon Chate's motion.

Conversations in the Pub starts with Janelle Saffin

Conversations in the Pub – Lismore’s new civic meet-up – kicks off on Friday 19 June with its inaugural special guest, the NSW Minister for Small Business, Minister for Recovery, Minister for the North Coast and Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin MP.

Bungawalbin Levee repair to improve flood resilience

A critical section of Bungawalbin Levee is proposed to be partially relocated to build its long-term resilience, benefitting the community, environment and agricultural industries in the Richmond Valley.

Aussie MPs celebrate World Bicycle Day

The leaders of the Parliamentary Friends of Cycling have joined in front of Parliament House in Canberra to celebrate the United Nations’ World Bicycle Day.