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Anarchy in the UK?

After going through six prime ministers in the last ten years, the not-so United Kingdom is likely to soon notch up its seventh.

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Beyond Blue charity rugby day returns to Bruns this weekend

Brunswick Heads rugby team the Mullumbimby Moonshiners will gather at Alby Lofts Oval on Saturday, July 11, for their annual Beyond Blue Charity Day, with the club’s senior women’s team reforming after a 30-year playing hiatus to run onto the field.   

First Nations voices at the opening and heart of writers festival

Byron Writers Festival opens on Bundjalung Country on August 14 with a Calling to Country led by local Arakwal Bundjalung custodian, Delta Kay, and this year will feature the inaugural Rhoda Roberts Oration, honouring the late, beloved Rhoda Roberts AO.

Longboard titles return to Tweed July 24–30

Billed as the 'longest running event on the Australian surfing calendar', the Thermos Australian Longboard Titles will return for a third consecutive year to Tweed Coast beaches 24-30 July.

Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.

SHIFT’s pre-loved clothing sale is on again. Supplied

The annual pre-loved SHIFT clothing sale is on again on June 28 at the Byron Bay Surf Club. 

Organisers are asking  for good quality clothing that you no longer wear to donate to the sale.

Leslie Ford from Red Ginger says, ‘Donations can be dropped into the Bell & Ford store in Bangalow, or the Red Ginger store in Byron Bay anytime now’.

‘The heart of the SHIFT Project is to educate and empower women at risk of homelessness, helping them regain control over their lives and futures. The pre-loved clothing sale directly supports this noble endeavour’ she says.

‘More than just a fundraiser, the sale embodies the values of sustainability and community’, Leslie added.

‘Homelessness is a pervasive issue, particularly among women who often face unique challenges such as domestic violence, single motherhood, and systemic inequality. 

‘More than just a fundraiser, the sale embodies the values of sustainability and community. Each purchase not only reduces waste, but also directly contributes to transforming lives.

‘Please donate now to help make this sale the much awaited event that it has become’.



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A hidden gem of culture and fun

With 73 films under their belts the Drill Hall Film Society are inviting you to come and see the next film they are showing – the 1971 classic and hilarious Harold and Maude.

Deadly weaving at Lismore gallery

Eighteen months ago, a group of First Nations artists from the Northern Rivers came together at the Lismore Regional Gallery as part of the Gathering Space project.

Plastic not so fantastic

There is nothing healthier than drinking some water – or so I’ve always told my kids. It doesn’t contain sugar or colour additives – as one person used to tell us as children, ‘it’s sky juice’! What could be better?

Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

Police say a man will face court today, charged after 12 windows were allegedly smashed in Ballina last night.   Police say, 'About 10.35pm (Thursday 9 July 2026), police were called to Martin Street following reports of a man smashing windows'.