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June 10, 2026

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$42m for ‘a few cyclists’

Fortunately, someone in the federal bureaucracy understands that spending $42m, or $2.8m per kilometre, of public money destroying a...

Appeal to locate teen missing near Lismore

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from The Channon, north of Lismore.

Update on Mullumbimby house fire which destroyed locals’ home

Long-term residents of Mullumbimby, Jeff and Alma Jackson lost their home to fire last week.

Interview with Peter O’Doherty

Australia’s legendary band Mental As Anything made an historic comeback in 2026 – the first in 25 years – as original founding members Peter O’Doherty and brother Reg Mombassa reunited, leading an exciting new lineup to perform once again under the iconic banner Mental As Anything.

Lismore leaders meet in parliament for industry briefing

More than 50 business, investment and community leaders gathered at NSW Parliament House this week for the "Lismore 60,000 Industry Briefing", which was described as an "important conversation about the city's future growth, investment opportunities and long-term prosperity".

Temporary home for Queer Family after heated debate

Byron Shire Council has voted to provide struggling local LGBTQIA+ support service Queer Family Inc with temporary access to a Council-owned property at peppercorn rent, following an impassioned plea from the organisation and a lengthy debate over governance and fairness.

Camille O’Sullivan

Brunswick Picture House is launching a packed program for autumn with some amazing shows in little Brunswick Heads.

The Picture House owners have a long history with the amazing Irish torch song chanteuse Camille O’Sullivan. Raunchy and dangerously fragile, Camille has a formidable reputation for her intensely dramatic interpretations. The breathtaking Loveletter and its intimate and heartfelt tributes will light the stage this Saturday and Sunday.

Recognised as the most prominent flamenco guitarist in Australia, Paco Lara’s Duende Flamenco Show is a world-class musical and cultural experience not to be missed, with special guest artists Deya Miranda Giner and Byron Mark – on Saturday, March 22.

Logie-winning actor Rob Carlton is bringing his 5-star, award-winning hit, Willing Participant to Bruns – in this one-hour storytelling show, Rob tells four true stories: sexual taboos, big lies, deep heartaches, and blind hope. With stories from his 20s to his 50s, this world-class storyteller reminds us what it is to feel alive; you’ll laugh and cry and laugh again, and leave in love with the world – on Sunday March 23.

It couldn’t get more ridiculous than this… Bob Downe is celebrating 40 years in his new show Choose Bob, featuring classics, with an unnaturally big-haired, shoulder-padded feel – Bob is doing two shows on Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30.

Grab some mates as BayFM and the Picture House launch Face The Music , the wildest, wackiest night you’ll ever experience. Forget everything you know about trivia nights – this one’s got a live house band, a hilarious host and a whole lot of musical mayhem with epic prizes on the line – on Thursday March 20.

Just mention the name Vagina Conversations and many of you will instantly recognise that it’s one of the hottest tickets in the whole calendar. In celebration of International Women’s Day and created by Zenith Virago, the Thursday, March 13, to Sunday, March 16, dates are on track to sell out.

Tickets for all shows at brunswickpicturehouse.com



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Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 10 June 2026

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Interview with Peter O’Doherty

Australia’s legendary band Mental As Anything made an historic comeback in 2026 – the first in 25 years – as original founding members Peter O’Doherty and brother Reg Mombassa reunited, leading an exciting new lineup to perform once again under the iconic banner Mental As Anything.