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June 17, 2026

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New maternity unit at Grafton Base Hospital

Pregnant women and their families across the Clarence Valley will benefit from an upgraded purpose-built maternity unit following a $20 million funding boost from the NSW government.

Other News

Call to end damaging native logging agreements

North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) is calling on the NSW state government to reassess the Wood Supply Agreements (WSA) that facilitate native forest in NSW’s state forests.

Tradie ladies graduate civil construction TAFE program

Twelve Northern Rivers residents are celebrating the completion of a groundbreaking program designed to build essential skills and unlock employment pathways for women in civil construction.

Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 

Councillors silent

I spent some time preparing a submission regarding the draft DCP for the redevelopment of the Mullumbimby Hospital site. I...

Humanity together

Dale Emerson’s letter last week expanding on Chris Hanley’s attitude to The Echo, and to our world, was impressive....

Police chase stolen vehicle in Tweed, man charged

Police say a man will face court today charged after an alleged pursuit in a stolen vehicle at Tweed Heads yesterday morning.

Did we like it the first time? Do we want to see the same madness a second time?

Well, the choice has been made for us, so we may as well go along for the ride – two decades after their unforgettable body-swap debacle, Freakier Friday reunites Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis for a fresh, fast-paced, and heartwarming new chapter in the beloved comedy franchise. With signature Disney charm and a modern twist, this spirited sequel blends millennial nostalgia with new generational chaos, proving some lessons are worth repeating.

Now a grown woman juggling career, co-parenting and a second marriage, Anna (Lohan) finds herself back in the same house, and the same family dynamic that once turned her world upside down. Her mother Tess (Curtis), recently retired and, feeling increasingly out of step with her daughter’s hectic life, is doing her best to hold it all together. But when an unexpected magical mishap triggers another body swap, this time involving multiple family members across three generations, the result is a riotous, multi-perspective adventure in walking a mile in someone else’s shoes (or heels).

Freakier Friday is a joyous celebration of family and the beautiful mess of growing up at any age. A feel-good cinematic treat for audiences, young and old, returning fans and first-timers alike.

You can see this and other great movies at Palace Cinemas, Byron Bay – palacecinemas.com.au.



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