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July 15, 2026

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Byron Shire Rebels men’s XV vs Lismore on Ladies Day

The Rebels men’s XV made the trip to Lismore Rugby Park on Ladies Day and delivered a commanding 38-17 victory.

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Cinema: Look who’s come down for dinner

Failed musician Joe arrives home from work to discover his stay-at-home wife Angela has invited their upstairs neighbours, divorcee Pína and her partner, widower Hawk, over for dinner at their apartment.

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.

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Byron Bay High are Mock Trial champions

Byron Bay High School’s Mock Trial team achieved a rare trifecta as their debut as a formidable legal team in the Southern Cross University (SCU) Mock Trial competition. 

Tennis comp returns to Northern Rivers at Mullum and Bangalow

One of the Northern Rivers’ biggest tennis events is set to return later this month, with the 2026 Mullumbimby Community Open taking place on Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 July across Mullumbimby and Bangalow tennis clubs.

Arts Northern Rivers First Nations Committee

Arts Northern Rivers (ANR) is calling for members who have a connection to Bundjalung, Githabul, Yaegl and Gumbaynggirr Country to help them form a First Nations committee to guide and shape their First Nations program.

photo David Lowe
Walkers gather in Ballina before Rotary’s walk to end domestic violence. Photo David Lowe.

The Ballina region is stepping up against domestic and family violence and saying yes to respectful relationships with its annual Rotary Walk, happening on Friday 29 November.

Schools, sporting groups, service organisations and community members are all invited to join the walk, assembling at the Ballina Visitor Information Centre (next to the Ballina Swimming Pool) for a 1pm start.

photo David Lowe
Rotary says no to domestic violence walk participant.

This year walkers will travel along River and Cherry Streets to the Ballina Indoor Sports Centre, where there will be guest speakers and live music, including performances from Ballina Coast High School and DV experts.

Streets will be partially closed for safety.

With domestic and family violence statistics still alarmingly high, the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond has taken a central role in bringing attention to the problem, with purple shirt Fridays, education programs and the annual walk and day of action seeking to keep conversations going and drive change.

You can get involved and find out more at 0427 287 627.



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Tennis comp returns to Northern Rivers at Mullum and Bangalow

One of the Northern Rivers’ biggest tennis events is set to return later this month, with the 2026 Mullumbimby Community Open taking place on Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 July across Mullumbimby and Bangalow tennis clubs.

Cinema: Look who’s come down for dinner

Failed musician Joe arrives home from work to discover his stay-at-home wife Angela has invited their upstairs neighbours, divorcee Pína and her partner, widower Hawk, over for dinner at their apartment.

Art exhibition inspired by nature

Elemental: Conversations with Nature is an exhibition bringing together a group of local artists who present their work for community enjoyment in one of the Shire’s many local halls – Coorabell Hall.

Tonight’s The Night – actually, it’s Thursday night

Rob Caudill, renowned for his uncanny resemblance to the legendary Rod Stewart, continues to captivate audiences worldwide – whether he’s stopped in airports for autographs or turning heads in restaurants, Caudill’s presence is unmistakable.