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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.

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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.

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Developer DD Resort Living is seeking community feedback until June 18 on its proposed retirement living development in Byron Bay.

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Around hundred residents met at the Lismore Quad on Saturday to demand the demolitions of heritage homes cease, the flood recovery promised is delivered, and that every person be housed.

Stone & Wood has unveiled this year’s lineup for their Festival of the Stone, to be held on Saturday, June 14 at the brewery’s HQ in the Arts & Industry Estate.

Along with the live music, beer and food, there will be the annual unveiling of Stone & Wood’s latest batch of Stone Beer – all while raising funds for Byron’s Fletcher Street Cottage.

The live music line up includes WA indie-rock duo Old Mervs, award-winning singer-songwriter Josh Pyke, The Belair Lip Bombs, Newcastle post-punk quintet Dust, and Gen Z powerhouse Felony.

Fundraiser

Damian Farrell, Manager of Fletcher Street Cottage says, ‘Every day at Fletcher Street Cottage, we see the impact of the local housing crisis and rising cost of living firsthand. The support from Festival of the Stone helps us provide vital services – hot meals, showers, laundry, advocacy and now our Women’s Emergency Relief Fund – to individuals and families who need it most. Together, we’re building a stronger, more compassionate Byron’.

Visit www.stoneandwood.com.au for more info.



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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?

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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.