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June 5, 2026

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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

Other News

Norths desert Bangalow Bowlo… again

Eight Bangalow community members attended Norths AGM on Monday, 25 May, to seek answers about the future of Bangalow Bowlo, but received no meaningful engagement, with their concerns merely ‘noted’.

Wandana Brewing Co turns six

Six years ago, Wandana Brewing Co set up on the outskirts of Mullumbimby with a simple ambition: to make great beer and build something the community could genuinely call their own. This Saturday the Wandana Brewing crew are marking the occasion with a free, all-day birthday celebration, and everyone is invited!

Invisible elderly women

The 2026 Federal Budget has sent a clear, heartbreaking message to the senior women of the Tweed: you are...

Protest march

Byron Shire’s infrastructure has become beyond repair. Reports of new overflow of sewage. Reports of decades of no maintenance...

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).

Byron’s Main Beach reopened

Byron Bay’s Main Beach was officially reopened to the public for water activities at midday today (Monday) after an earlier shark sighting.

Kylie Rose

It’s season nine and a spring kick-off for Nudge Nudge Wink Wink: The Ultimate Party with a Conscience!

The party of the year is back with its ninth season – springing forth with an amazing line-up of DJs and performance talent that will have you dancing with elation from start to finish.

Guests include DJs Kylie Rose, and the Wax Addicts, joining the Cunning Stunts resident DJs Lord Sut and Dale Stephen, with live performances by The Hoodlum Ballet – all set to lift the Shed at September’s Nudge Nudge Wink Wink!

For the September and October 2024 events, donations go to Byron Youth Service (BYS) – BYS empowers young people in the Northern Rivers community through programmes run by experienced and dedicated youth and welfare workers. BYS’s work is centred on two main areas: well-being focusing on youth support through safe youth spaces, employment, education; and individualised casework. And youth culture, using contemporary arts, music, and digital media to engage and uplift our young people.

Nudgers have helped raise $411,723 to date, helping 39 local charities since December 2015. Community supporting its own.

This event is sold out – the only legitimate site for purchasing any tickets available for resale is via Tixel.com. Saturday from 4pm. Ticketed 18+ event at The Billinudgel Hotel.



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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.

Byron Council’s Sandhills Wetlands project takes first place at LG awards

The Sandhills Wetland restoration project in Byron Bay has won another major award, with Byron Shire Council taking first place at the Local Government Professionals 2026 NSW Excellence Awards.