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June 27, 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week (12-18 Feb 2025)

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Casino Suspension Bridge opens

Minister For Small Business, Recovery and North Coast Janelle Saffin joined Mayor Robert Mustow and Member for Page Kevin Hogan to officially opening the Casino Suspension Bridge today (Saturday).

Other News

NSW budget and the Northern Rivers

The Minns government says it's handed down a budget which locks in major funding for North Coast health infrastructure, alongside targeted cost-of-living relief designed for regional households and disaster recovery, as locals continue to face higher costs.

NT Intervention

I refer to the NT Intervention article, Echo page 4, 17 June. Recent events in the Northern Territory (NT) would...

Appeal to locate missing woman

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from the Kempsey area.

Kyogle bridge build completed in under three months

Kyogle mayor Danielle Mulholland says a new bridge on Gradys Creek Road, off Summerland Way and north of Kyogle, has opened to traffic. She says it took Council less than three months to build Methvens Bridge.

Conservationists welcome carbon credit scheme to protect forests

Today’s release of the government’s proposed Improved Native Forest Method, which allows governments to claim carbon credits in return for stopping logging has been welcomed by the North East Forest Alliance and North Coast Environment Council as "providing a way to end native forest logging on public land".

Tweed keeps rate increase below rate of inflation

Tweed Shire Council says it has adopted one of the lowest rate increases in the cross-border region for 2026/27, with the average household bill rising around 3.6 per cent once all charges are counted. This is below the current annual rate of inflation of 4.2 per cent.

Mama Kin Spender

With a reputation for their electrifying energy, Mama Kin Spender will transform the Brunswick Picture House into an unforgettable night of deep dive songs and stories, bringing all the ingredients for the magic that happens when we tune in and get ‘up close’.

Thursday 7pm at the Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets from $31 from brunswickpicturehouse.com.


Tim Stokes

Into this crazy world of increasing distraction walks Tim Stokes, a big-hearted man with a pocket full of songs, reminding us of who we are and what really matters. A combination of the swoon of Elvis and the party-starter vibe of Paul Kelly, Tim Stokes is an artist who’s able to open your heart, expand your mind and get your body grooving with songs that branch the bridges between ages, generations and walks of life.

Wednesday at The Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.


Veronique Serret

Inspired by Australian landscapes and dedicated to living and learning from our natural world, Véronique Serret’s Migrating Bird bridges the gap between contemporary and classical.

Gypsy spirit Véronique Serret is renowned as one of Australia’s most celebrated violinists. Véronique will be joined by percussionist Richard Daniell, Sam Pankhurst on double bass, and special guest William Barton on didgeridoo and vocals.

Friday 7.30 at The Citadel, Murwillumbah. Tickets $30 from humantix.com or $35 at the door.


Dean Doyle

Dean Doyle with Sophistication is a four-piece band specialising in lounge music from the 1930s to 1970s – Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis, Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck, etc. The shows are themed and a lot of fun.

Dean Doyle with Sophistication travel to Ballina for the second Friday of every second month for Morning Melodies shows at the Ballina RSL Club.

Friday 10am at Ballina RSL, Level One. Tickets $17.50 from ballinarsl.com.au.


Anita Spring

Country music singer Anita Spring brings the iconic hits of Olivia Newton-John to life in a world-class show Forever Olivia. A night to remember, filled with classic hits, stunning vocals, vibrant costumes and a few surprises along the way. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Olivia Newton-John’s music with this incredible tribute show.

Saturday 8pm at the Lismore Workers Club. Tickets $27.50 from lismoreworkers.com.au.


Loonaloop

Hailing from the vibrant music scenes of Europe and the UK, and with a career spanning over two decades, Loonaloop have captivated diverse audiences worldwide with their refreshingly unique, genre-defying sound.

Whether you’ve experienced the magic of their live shows firsthand, or are just now discovering them, Loonaloop is sure to leave a lasting imprint on the senses, and sweat on the dance floor.

Sunday 4pm at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay. Free show.



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Byron’s Winter Whales raise $43,000

The Byron Bay Winter Whales (BBWW) took to the ocean for the 39th time this year on the first Sunday of May and raised $43,000 for local organisations and charities.

When it comes to real estate, everyone can use an advocate

With 45 years combined experience across both sales and property management, husband and wife team Mark and Michelle Errichiello have recently moved to the Northern Rivers and teamed up with Byron Property Search to provide advocacy services for people looking to buy or sell across the region.

Savour The Tweed returns, 22 October

Food and drink event, Savour The Tweed, returns to excite tastebuds this spring, from Wednesday 22 October to Sunday 26 October.

Conservationists welcome carbon credit scheme to protect forests

Today’s release of the government’s proposed Improved Native Forest Method, which allows governments to claim carbon credits in return for stopping logging has been welcomed by the North East Forest Alliance and North Coast Environment Council as "providing a way to end native forest logging on public land".