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Star-powered October

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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: How the Phone Stole Us

When I was a child we didn’t have a phone. We couldn’t afford it. If we needed to make a call we went next door to the Clancys’ house and sat at their kitchen bench, lifted the receiver, turned the Bakelite handle three times, and waited for the operator.

Other News

Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

Police say a 20-year-old Ocean Shores man is behind bars (refused bail) and will face court in Tweed Heads Local Court on 18 September, charged with advocating terrorism.  

Forcing a reminder

Forces are constantly at play and work determinedly to give people the life we have. The minds of women and...

Protecting the marathon globetrotters, the terns

Sunlight sparkles on the sea, where lazy swells gather momentum to form perfect waves before playing out onto the deserted shore.

Coorabell art show inspired by natural world

'Elemental: Conversations with Nature' is the title of a forthcoming exhibition featuring eight established and midcareer artists working across painting, drawing, weaving, ceramics, and textiles.  Inspired by the natural world, each artist explores the forms, patterns, materials, and forces found in nature.

Bumpers to Bruns

Last Sunday, antique chrome and stylish engineering was on display in Brunswick Heads as the Back to Bruns hot rods came to town. Jeff Dawson was there to capture it.

Royal Life Saving training courses in Murwillumbah

Royal Life Saving NSW is the leader in drowning prevention and water safety education in the state and they are introducing a regular training service in Murwillumbah from August, that will be of benefit to all members of the broader community.

Nudge Nudge

After a sold-out September opener, Nudge Nudge Wink Wink returns on Saturday with a stellar line-up headlined by one of Australia’s most respected electronic music pioneers, Groove Terminator, playing for the first time in The Shed.

Simon ‘Groove Terminator’ Lewicki is a pioneer of Australian electronic music and one of our most celebrated DJs.

The first DJ signed to a major label, GT broke through with ‘One More Time (The Sunshine Song)’ and later hit number one on both the Australian and US Billboard dance charts as Chili Hi Fly. He’s shared stages with legends including Carl Cox, Jeff Mills, The Prodigy, Underworld, Fatboy Slim, Moby, The Beastie Boys and even Prince.

As one half of Tonite Only, he soundtracked global dancefloors through the 2000s with anthems and remixes still revered today.

Beyond the booth, GT helped shape dance culture with Ministry of Sound Australia and his groundbreaking ‘History of House’ live show with the Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir, earning an ARIA nomination and a spot in KCRW’s Top 30 Albums of 2024.

In 2025, Rolling Stone Australia ranked him number 22 in their ‘50 Greatest Electronic Artists of All Time.’

Now, for the first time, GT brings his iconic sound to Nudge Nudge Wink Wink and the best-sounding shed in the Southern Hemisphere.

Peppin has been moving dance floors for more than a decade, plus the co-founders of Cunning Stunts, Lord Sut and Dale Stephen bring their trademark Balearic, funk, twisted disco, and house to The Shed each month. More than just residents, they are the heartbeat of Nudge, shaping the soundtrack and spirit of every event.

Proceeds from both September and October events support Liberation Larder, a grassroots organisation powered by over 50 volunteers.

This Saturday from 4pm at The Shed at The Billinudgel Hotel.

Tickets: This event is expected to sell out. You can still support Liberation Larder by donating via the ticket link: www.bit.ly/Tickets_Nudge_Oct4th.

We are officially sold out.  Missed out? Check Tixel for the only safe resale options—no scalpers here!

The next event will be Saturday, November 1. Subscribe for ticket updates: cunningstunts.com.au.



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Byron Shire Rebels men’s XV vs Lismore on Ladies Day

The Rebels men’s XV made the trip to Lismore Rugby Park on Ladies Day and delivered a commanding 38-17 victory.

Tennis comp returns to Northern Rivers at Mullum and Bangalow

One of the Northern Rivers’ biggest tennis events is set to return later this month, with the 2026 Mullumbimby Community Open taking place on Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 July across Mullumbimby and Bangalow tennis clubs.

Cinema: Look who’s come down for dinner

Failed musician Joe arrives home from work to discover his stay-at-home wife Angela has invited their upstairs neighbours, divorcee Pína and her partner, widower Hawk, over for dinner at their apartment.

Art exhibition inspired by nature

Elemental: Conversations with Nature is an exhibition bringing together a group of local artists who present their work for community enjoyment in one of the Shire’s many local halls – Coorabell Hall.