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June 27, 2026

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Casino Suspension Bridge opens

Minister For Small Business, Recovery and North Coast Janelle Saffin joined Mayor Robert Mustow and Member for Page Kevin Hogan to officially opening the Casino Suspension Bridge today (Saturday).

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57 Station St, Mullumbimby amended DA on public exhibition

The development application (DA 10.2025.212.1) for the carpark at 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby is now back on exhibition for eight weeks from 22 June.

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Citizen science last line of defence for threatened species

Native forest logging is again in the spotlight in NSW, following Monday night’s Four Corners investigation into Forestry Corporation NSW’s failure to protect nationally endangered species.

DJANubis

Where Love Lives Events presents LOVEMORE, a night filled with love and joy in Lismore.

This event is set to be a dope night, filled with house and disco beats that’s sure to get everyone into the groove with a stacked lineup including DJ Magnus (Lismore), Eleketropanda (Brisbane) Rob Davis (Syd) and Anubis (Melb).

Where Love Lives is a community-driven event series designed to celebrate and promote inclusivity and diversity. The initiative brings people of various ages, sexual orientations, and identities together under the common banner of love and acceptance.

The atmosphere at each event is vibrant and welcoming, encouraging openness and unity among all attendees. The lineup of artists and performers is carefully selected to showcase a variety of talents and perspectives, ensuring that every participant feels seen, heard, and valued.

The goal is to create a community where people can be their true selves without fear of judgment or prejudice. Affordable ticket prices ensure that financial barriers do not prevent anyone from attending.

The event has been crafted to offer a platform for expression, connection, and celebration, featuring a range of incredible performances and primarily soul, disco and tech house music. It will also feature exceptional sound and lighting effects.

By fostering connections and providing opportunities for shared experiences, Where Love Lives aims to break down barriers and build a strong foundation of empathy and understanding. The events serve as a powerful reminder that love has the ability to transcend differences and unite us all.

Whether you’re looking to dance, enjoy a riveting performance, or simply find a safe space to be yourself, Where Love Lives is the place to be. Join us in our mission to spread love and acceptance, and let’s create a world that truly embraces diversity.

Make sure to mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable evening of fun and entertainment!

Join the fun at the Hotel Metropole Lismore on Saturday, September 27, from 6pm – complimentary bubbly and nibbles between 6pm and 7pm.

Tickets at eventbrite.com.au



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Byron’s Winter Whales raise $43,000

The Byron Bay Winter Whales (BBWW) took to the ocean for the 39th time this year on the first Sunday of May and raised $43,000 for local organisations and charities.

When it comes to real estate, everyone can use an advocate

With 45 years combined experience across both sales and property management, husband and wife team Mark and Michelle Errichiello have recently moved to the Northern Rivers and teamed up with Byron Property Search to provide advocacy services for people looking to buy or sell across the region.

Savour The Tweed returns, 22 October

Food and drink event, Savour The Tweed, returns to excite tastebuds this spring, from Wednesday 22 October to Sunday 26 October.

Conservationists welcome carbon credit scheme to protect forests

Today’s release of the government’s proposed Improved Native Forest Method, which allows governments to claim carbon credits in return for stopping logging has been welcomed by the North East Forest Alliance and North Coast Environment Council as "providing a way to end native forest logging on public land".