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June 19, 2026

Floating luxury on the Bruns

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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.

Other News

The Roast returns!

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

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.

How to stop the erosion of our human rights

Let’s celebrate Refugee Week, 15–21 June, which was initiated in Australia 40 years ago and now observed worldwide.

Pups, people and police had a Dogly good time at Love Lennox

This year's Love Lennox Festival went off with a bang and a bark as the much anticipated Dogly Fun Show took over the main stage area for plenty of K9 fun.

Leviathans circling

Beyond the froth and bubble of the daily political soap opera, there are some major threats confronting Australia and its government.

Caring for community

The Rotary Club of Mullumbimby presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club (BSLSC) in support of its ongoing operations.

MV Jasmine

Welcome aboard the pearl of the Northern Rivers – the M.V. Jasmine is the first luxury floating venue in the Byron Bay region, offering a Mediterranean-inspired on-river dining experience that curates, collaborates and celebrates our region – set against the backdrop of the iconic Brunswick River.

The crew are currently welcoming their summer series, featuring Maria’s, Flo Records and their seasonal collaborators, The Hut and Light Years, across lunch, afternoon and sunset events. Why not join the as they sail down the Brunswick River, and enjoy the best the region has to offer.

Once the Brunswick Eco cruise, the M.V Jasmine is the newest venture from Out of the Blue Adventures and has been custom-built from the hull up and curated down to the last detail. It has been re-imagined as an 18-metre, multi-level luxury vessel – an adults-only floating dining and cocktail bar on the Brunswick River in Byron Bay.

It features a top-level, open-air deck with 360-degree views and a retractable canvas rooftop, providing spectacular sunset vistas.

Designed for both public events and private charters, the vessel accommodates up to 60 passengers. The afternoon/sunset series are 3-hour cruises starting at $119, and their long lunch series features eight courses by a feature chef, or their resident chefs from Maria’s at $220.

See their socials for all upcoming events @jasminebyronbay.

Discover weekly Sunset, Lunch, or Brunch Cruises, Exclusive ticketed events, or book as a private charter at www.mvjasmine.com. Gift cards also available for purchase. ‘We can’t wait to welcome you aboard for a truely unique experience,’ they say.



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Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.

Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.

Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.

Community housing industry call for major expansion in upcoming NSW budget

The community housing industry are calling on the NSW government to use next week's State Budget to unlock a major expansion of community housing.