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Eclectic selection: What’s on this week (April 9–16, 2025)

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Teals form a party – well some of them, anyway

Community Strong Australia chose to announce its existence to the world with an image showing two women, teal MPs Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall, isolated on the vast expanse of the Parliament House forecourt, while something exciting seemed to be happening in the distance.
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Lismore students pitch sustainability projects

Young people will take centre stage in Lismore this Friday when the HalveIt Festival brings student sustainability pitches to decision-makers in what organisers are calling 'part innovation expo, part community festival.'
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Mullum CWA raises $900 for Cancer Council

Each year Mullumbimby CWA supports the Cancer Council with a Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser. This year they decided to change things up a bit and have a soup lunch and raffles.
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BSC moves closer to special rate rise

Byron Shire Council has moved a step closer to seeking a special rate rise, unanimously endorsing a community engagement program that will form a key part of any future application to increase rates above the state-imposed cap.
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Local farming legend retires after 23 years

Thursday, 25 June marks the end of an era for local farmer Kenrick Riley who is retiring from Byron...
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Handcrafted delicious French pastries at Mullum Farmers Markets

Allie Godfrey A taste of France has arrived at the Mullumbimby Farmers Market, with local pastry chef Dan introducing his...
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Monk’s meditation and ceremonies return to Crystal Castle

During the Gyuto Monks’ stay they will conduct daily programs from 10.30am to 4.30pm which include meditation, multiphonic chanting, Buddhist talks, tantric art classes, and empowerment ceremonies, all included in the general admission price to Crystal Castle precinct.
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Tiny Beautiful Things

Tiny Beautiful Things is cathartic, heartfelt and human –  a story that centres around the character Sugar, an anonymous online advice columnist who offers her advice to real life strangers that are seeking help with real life problems.

Shows Wednesday to Saturday at the Drill Hall Theatre, Mullumbimby
Tickets from $40 at trybooking.com

YUCK

YUCK are back in town, bringing their brand spankin’ sellout show. Expect larrikin humour, high-flying acrobatics, and a ripper night of comedy and circus. Tradies, Vegemite, and tinnies; this show is an ode to all things Kath and Kim, Bondi Rescue, and the Aussie larrikin Identity.

Friday at 6pm at the Brunswick Picture House
Tickets from $30 at brunswickpicturehouse.com

Premier Gladys

The team behind the viral Premier Gladys videos during Covid present a new musical comedy about Gladys Berejiklian, the woman who ‘saved Australia’ but couldn’t save herself.

Saturday at 7pm at the Byron Theatre.
Tickets from $33.85 at byroncentre.com.au

Merryn Jean

Award-winning musical artist Merryn Jeann returns home from an international tour to play an electrifying performance that has likened her to the early Kate Bush, Bjork, and PJ Harvey.

Saturday from 6pm at Ewingsdale Hall
Tickets $20 at humantix.com or $25 on the door

Loki Hough

Loki Hough takes to any stage with a careful consideration of the space in which he performs and infuses it with a unique blend of passion, expertise, and raw energy – his sets are a cohesive mix of covers and original compositions.

Sunday from 4pm at the Bangalow Hotel
Free show

Will Clift

Fresh off a huge year of releases, sold-out shows, and a collaboration on Matt Corby’s latest EP, Will Clift is stripping it back for his ‘I Know You Know’ solo acoustic tour. Known for his smooth vocals and raw storytelling, Will brings his music to life in an intimate, stripped-back setting.

Monday from 7pm at The Rails, Byron Bay
Free show

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Council backs $100,000 Easter coordinator despite budget concerns

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Byron Shire Council has voted to spend $100,000 on coordinating Easter activities next year, despite unresolved questions about where the money will come from and growing concern over Council’s financial position.
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Casino Suspension Bridge opens

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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).
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Byron’s Winter Whales raise $43,000

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

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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.
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