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Lismore rallies to save homes from demolition

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.

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Protests against closure of life-saving facility in Murwillumbah

The announcement that Murwillumbah's Safe Haven would be closed this week due to the end of funding arrangements has been greeted with shock by locals who have come to rely on the mental health support services the facility provided.

Greens silence ‘lacks integrity’

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Tipping point

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Lismore residents call to stop the demolition of homes

Community group Reclaim our Recovery are urging Lismore residents to join a gathering at the Lismore QUAD this Saturday from 11am to 'stop the demolitions of our Big Scrub heritage homes — and the NSW Reconstruction Authority needs to know we are not going away'.

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 10 June 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

Kate Bush

Nine years ago, the Brunswick Picture House opened on Good Friday with Cheeky Cabaret and Lil’ Cheeky and they haven’t looked back.

We know, we know – we talk about Cheeky a lot, but after opening last week and seeing the whoops and screams of shock and delight from those who attended, this is REALLY the one you don’t want to miss.

We won’t reveal too much about this particular cast, but trust us when we tell you, you’re about to see things on the stage you have never seen before.

The final show is on Easter Sunday at 6pm. Limited front-row posh table seats are available.

We can’t let the adults have all the fun. Their all ages Cheeky is back on Easter Sunday at 2pm. You’ll get family-friendly circus fun with a lot of comedy and a good dose of inspiring hijinks and surprise. Perfect for the whole family.

Has garbage got a bad rep? Absolute Trash is an iconic and ironic celebration of all things garbage – take yourself out for a trashy night of incredible circus, foolery, and sparkling garbage. One show only on Saturday, April 26 at 7.30pm.

Get ready to welcome an Exquisite Pervert to Bruns – Amelia Jane Hunter’s huge international comedy cabaret hit charters the unstoppable adventures of a 50-year-old woman chasing the perfect lighting and sausage condiment, inspired by the basements of Berlin, beauties of Barcelona and one woman’s quest to reignite the power and purpose of love. Thursday, April 24 at 7pm.

Bachelor Girl’s award-winning and much-loved debut Waiting for the Day is one of the most critically-acclaimed Aussie pop/rock albums to come out of the late ‘90s. Don’t miss out on this special 25th anniversary celebration of career-making songs and stories, live on Saturday, May 2 at 7pm.

The ‘House kicks off May with the return of Cha Cha Bang’s embodied burlesque spectacular – Wild Women. This is not just a burlesque show. This is an experience. A striptease spectacular like no other – sacred, embodied, and dangerously sexy. This one’s sold out every single time. May 2, 9 and 10 at 7pm.

And that’s just the next couple of weeks! Watch out for An Evening Without Kate Bush,the return of Kinky Drawers, Cherry Vinyl in Coober Pedy’s Last Showgirl, and new shows from Luke Heggie, Vanessa Larry Mitchgell and Tom Gleeson – coming in May and June.

Tickets for all shows at brunswickpicturehouse.com.



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Men’s Health Week: simple conversations

This National Men’s Health Week experts from Triple P – Positive Parenting Program are encouraging dads, granddads and father figures to embrace something simple but powerful: everyday conversations that support their own wellbeing and their family’s wellbeing.

Peace in our time?

While details remain scant, there are claims from multiple sources that a peace deal has finally been reached in the war between Iran and the United States, after nearly four months of fighting.

How to stop the erosion of our human rights

Let’s celebrate Refugee Week, 15–21 June, which was initiated in Australia 40 years ago and now observed worldwide.

Appeal to locate wanted man Adam Richards

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a man wanted on outstanding warrants in the Casino area.