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June 18, 2026

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In loving memory of Dr Tony Parkes AO PhD (1929 – 2026)

Dr Tony Parkes AO PhD, one of Australia’s most visionary conservation leaders and a pioneering force in ecological restoration, passed away last Thursday at the age of 96. He spent his final months at Honey Bee Homes in Ewingsdale.

Other News

Pool tenders

A final word on the Mullum and Byron pool tenders. The five councillors who voted for Belgravia obviously care deeply...

Damning police culture review puts pressure on NSW govt for reform

An independent review into NSW Police Force culture has found systemic sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination against female officers, prompting calls for the Minns Labor government to immediately expand the powers of the state's police watchdog.

A rainforest table

If you’ve driven the stretch out to Suffolk Park, you may have passed it without quite knowing it was...

New maternity unit at Grafton Base Hospital

Pregnant women and their families across the Clarence Valley will benefit from an upgraded purpose-built maternity unit following a $20 million funding boost from the NSW government.

Call to end damaging native logging agreements

North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) is calling on the NSW state government to reassess the Wood Supply Agreements (WSA) that facilitate native forest in NSW’s state forests.

A bit of fun to raise some funds

Bobby Conn and Molly O’Neil, from Drover (either end) Paul Tansley from Stone & Wood (back) with Damian Farrell from Fletcher St Cottage pulling out his best Ray Charles moves. Join them and plenty of other performers at the 12th Festival of The Stone on Saturday, 20 June

ALive in the 70s

Alive In The 70s will bring the unforgettable sounds and distinctive style of the 1970s back to life at a show at Byron Theatre on Saturday, January 18.

Led by the powerful vocals of local resident Mama Cath and Papa Pan, and backed by a talented group of seasoned musicians, Alive In The 70s will make you feel like you’ve stepped out of a time machine straight back to the glory days of groovy tunes, bell-bottoms, and big hair.

Whether it’s the soulful ballads, infectious disco anthems, or classic rock hits, the six-piece band’s extensive repertoire will have you singing and dancing all night long.

The band love nothing more than seeing crowds rise from their seats to fill a dance floor – and are bringing their show to the Northern Rivers for the first time in three years.

Expect to hear timeless hits from artists like ABBA, AC/DC, The Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Earth, Wind & Fire, Linda Ronstadt, Donna Summer and many more.

No matter whether you were there when this music was created, or you’ve discovered it in the intervening decades, Alive in the 70s is a show not to be missed by die-hard fans or those discovering the era for the first time.

Tickets for the two-hour show cost just $55 and can be purchased through the Byron Theatre – byroncentre.com.au.



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Caring for community

The Rotary Club of Mullumbimby presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club (BSLSC) in support of its ongoing operations.

Lismore shops enchanted for Lantern Parade

Winners of Lismore’s Enchanted Windows comp have been announced, with The Two Ravens taking top spot. The comp is part of the city's Lantern Parade, to be held this Saturday, 20 June.

AI: Artificial Intelligence, or Artificial Inflation?

It feels as if AI is everywhere – whether it’s those intrusive bots on every website or every headline about how it’s either going to be a boon for humanity, or end us.

Flood gauges installed in Ballina and Wardell 

Residents in Ballina and Wardell will have more more localised flood warnings, giving them time to prepare before floodwaters arrives, thanks to new flood forecast services along the Richmond River.