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Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week ( August 27 – September 2, 2025)

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Vale William ‘Bill’ Ewen

The funeral service for Marine Rescue Ballina volunteer William ‘Bill’ Ewen was held on Monday at Ballina RSL Club.

Other News

Seas the Day in Kingscliff this weekend

This weekend the fourth NRMA Insurance Seas The Day women’s surf festival is back at Kingscliff Beach with Surfing...

The Roast returns!

A sold-out show. A two-minute standing ovation. Melia Naughton returns for an encore performance of Amalfi Roast.

Are retirement villages what Byron Bay needs?

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

Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.

Vale William ‘Bill’ Ewen

The funeral service for Marine Rescue Ballina volunteer William ‘Bill’ Ewen was held on Monday at Ballina RSL Club.

Compassion missing

Predictably, Marianne McCormack (Letters, 3 June) chooses to ignore my personal claims that I am not a racist, to support...

Jesse Witney

Jesse Witney serves up his brand-new single ‘Lemonade’ with a free show at the Beachy. Known for his soulful voice, feel-good rhythms, and infectious stage presence, Jesse promises a night brimming with good vibes, dancing, and singalong moments.

Thursday from 6pm at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay. Free show.


The Big Bike Film Night

The screening sensation known as The Big Bike Film Night returns to the Northern Rivers for 2025 and is pedalling across the region with a program celebrating cycling in all its glorious shapes and forms.

Thursday, 7pm at the Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets from $21 via brunswickpicturehouse.com.

Saturday, 5.30pm at the Star Court Theatre, Lismore. Tickets from $15 via starcourttheatre.com.au.


Luke Pauley

Brisbane-born Luke Pauley quit his job and moved to The Gold Coast to pursue a love affair with music – he is a refreshing singer-songwriter, painting with a broad stroke of genres.

Friday from 5pm at the Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club. Free show.


Greg Lyon

Borne of a deep connection to roots and country-soul music, and a life experience steeped in myriad musical collaborations, Greg Lyon is one of Australia’s most experienced and versatile musicians, and he leads a band of world-class players and singers.

Sunday from 2.30pm at the Ballina RSL Boardwalk. Free show.


Harry Nichols

Harry Nichols is an incredibly talented musician and singer who is a master at creating unique blends of blues, rock, pop, and funk, resulting in an addictive and unforgettable performance – Harry’s bringing his band for five times the fun!

Saturday at The Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.


Boss Stomp

Coming out of Coffs’ northern beaches is Boss Stomp, an unmistakable thumping rock-roots duo that’s rewriting the rulebook on genre-bending. Check out their signature blend of slide-guitar blues and alt-rock energy.

Sunday from 12.30pm at the M-Arts Precinct, Murwillumbah. Free show.


The Road to Patagonia

The Road to Patagonia is a stunning, intimate and unflinching series of love letters within a documentary – firstly a love between two people, and secondly between humanity and the Earth.

Wednesday at 7pm at the Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets from $20 via brunswickpicturehouse.com.



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Empowering women and girls

Applications are now open for Northern Rivers Community Foundation's (NRCF) 2026 Empowering Women & Girls Grant, offering local not-for-profit organisations the opportunity to secure funding for projects that empower women and girls across the Northern Rivers.

Big things are happening at The Paddock — and one of them has a flush

There are two milestones worth celebrating at The Paddock this season as they push ahead with their innovative project.

Byron Writers Festival reveals 30th anniversary program

As August draws near and authors gear up for a big weekend in Byron Bay, Byron Writers Festival has revealed its complete program for its 30th anniversary edition

Are retirement villages what Byron Bay needs?

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