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Lismore wants a a safe, accessible and long-term home for the Hannah Cabinet

The Hannah Cabinet was created by Lismore master craftsman Geoff Hannah OAM over six-and-a-half years and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most significant pieces of contemporary decorative furniture.

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Byron Council budget up for discussion as rates rise looms

There is a potential 30 per cent or more rate rise in the wind for Byron Shire ratepayers by 2030. What’s needed is clear and concise budget documentation, accessible to your average ratepayer. It would seem the least Byron Shire Council (BSC) could provide in accordance with commitments to inform the community.

The NT intervention laws that shape lives

local filmmaker Sinem Saban will be presenting back-to-back screenings in Murwillumbah of her two award-winning films that not only expose draconian Australian intervention policies, but also present the catastrophic fallout from these laws that have been unravelling in Aboriginal communities to this day.

Film buffs flock to Bangalow

Nicholas Hope (left) who was Bubby in Rolf de Heer’s (right) groundbreaking movie of 30 years ago, Bad Boy Bubby, a film featuring clingfilm, which screened last Saturday at the Bangalow Film Festival. The fabulous festival continues until Sunday evening.

Councillors silent

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Speaking and listening

All of a sudden Council’s supposed experts condemn the Wilsons Creek weir water quality during rain events, which would...

AI roll-out

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Nudge

Cunning Stunts invites you to a scintillating April edition of Nudge Nudge Wink Wink. This month, the decks will be ignited by two phenomenal guest DJs making their Shed debuts: XUJA and Millie.

DJ Xuja’s sets are a sonic journey through cultures, emotions, and rhythms. Xuja has a deep-rooted passion for world music, organic beats, and eclectic soundscapes all fused with electronic layers.

Born in Tokyo and raised in London, and now calling the Northern Rivers home, DJ Millie brings an effortless blend of disco, boogie, soul, and funk – a sound rooted in the golden era of dance music.

DJs Xuja’s and Millie join the event’s cherished resident DJs, Lord Sut and Dale Stephen, ensuring the dance floor stays alive with beats, grooves, and high-energy vibes.

More than just an event, Nudge Nudge Wink Wink is a celebration of sound, community, and giving back. With every beat, they create change – raising funds and awareness for important local causes.

This March and April, Nudge Nudge Wink Wink is raising funds for Queer Family, a vital Northern Rivers-based not-for-profit that creates safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. As the only queer-led organisation in the region supporting under-18s, Queer Family is a lifeline for many. Your presence at Nudge helps amplify their impact—dance, donate, and be part of this movement for change.

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink is on Saturday from 4pm at the Billinudgel Hotel
Tickets: https://bit.ly/Nudge-TICKETS-April5. Missed out? Check Tixel for the only safe resale options—no scalpers here!



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Facing the River in chapters

Tweed Shire Council is telling the full story of how the Tweed community has rebuilt since the 2022 floods, and further damage from the 2024 floods and Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Putting their money where their mouth and conscience is

Climate action group Rising Tide say they will disrupt business at Tweed City ANZ today, as local long-term customers withdraw their life savings from the bank.

Bird flu reaches Western Australia

H5 avian flu has officially arrived in Western Australia, first discovered days ago in a dead migratory seabird near Esperance (700 km south-east of Perth), and since found in numerous other birds.

Momentum hosts free skate workshop for girls and women

Whether you are stepping on a skateboard for the first time, sharpening your skills or getting ready to compete, a free school holiday workshop is being offered to all female skaters up to 25 years.