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Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 18 March 2026

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NSW budget and the Northern Rivers

The Minns government says it's handed down a budget which locks in major funding for North Coast health infrastructure, alongside targeted cost-of-living relief designed for regional households and disaster recovery, as locals continue to face higher costs.
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Helping hands create strong communities

Volunteering fosters meaningful connections and Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre creates a shared space where people from all backgrounds and circumstances gather.
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Digital age

When travelling these days there is a lot of cards come and go. They are like a business card...
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Artist Gerwyn Davies exhibits at Tweed Gallery

From 3 July, a major new body of work by Gadigal/Sydney-based artist Gerwyn Davies will be exhibited at the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre.
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No Small Thing: NRCF Women’s Giving Circle event, Murwillumbah

Cheek Media founder, Hannah Ferguson, will headline a panel of prominent women leaders at the Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah next Thursday, in an event the organisers say brings, 'the kind of line-up you'd usually travel to Sydney for' to the Northern Rivers.
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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.
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Site confirmed for future high school at Pottsville

The NSW government says it has secured a site for a future high school in Pottsville, delivering on its commitment to future-proof public education for the growing Tweed community in the Northern Rivers.
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The Northern Rivers Friends of Palestine

The Northern Rivers Friends of Palestine are inviting you to join them for Afterglow, a curated evening of live music, visual art, dance, and community.

Friday, from 5.30pm at the Moller Pavilion, Bangalow. Tickets from $25 at ti.to/afterglow/afterglow.

The Lotus Palliative Care Fundraiser

Back by popular demand – the Lotus Palliative Care Fundraiser is on this weekend, featuring DJs Leshi, She J, Pob, Ria Listic, Rob Sydney, GI Jode and JaxxFae.

Saturday from 4pm at the Billinudgel Hotel. Tickets $47.50 at humanitix.com.

Sarah Grant

Whether she’s fronting the band Pink Zinc or her new outfit Mobeius, musician/singer/songwriter Sarah Grant is always entertaining and giving her everything for the performance.

Saturday from 5pm at Salt Bar & Bistro, Kingscliff. Free show.

Murwillumbah Theatre Company

In true Shakespearean style, the Murwillumbah Theatre Company presents The Tempest – everything from the exiled magician Prospero, who uses magic to conjure a storm, shipwrecking his treacherous brother Antonio, King Alonso, and others on his island, seeking revenge and restoration.

Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 2pm at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre. Tickets from $10 at www.trybooking.com.

Cath Simes

The ultimate party band to get you up and dancing! The Cath Simes Band play to capacity audiences wherever they go, playing your favourite hits from the ‘60s right through to the current chart toppers.

Saturday from 8pm at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina. Free show.

Hussy Hicks

Known for their killer live shows, Hussy Hicks captivate audiences with their infectious energy, tight harmonies, and musical versatility, creating an unforgettable performance that leaves fans wanting more every time.

Sunday from 3pm at the Shaws Bay Hotel. Free show.

EPIC

Created to boldly go where other cover bands dare not, EPIC’s repertoire has hits on a grand scale, reproducing each song with accurate respect to the original, representing all critical parts with class and flair.

Sunday from 4.30pm at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay. Free show.

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Appeal to locate missing woman

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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from the Kempsey area.
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Citizen science last line of defence for threatened species

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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.
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Site confirmed for future high school at Pottsville

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The NSW government says it has secured a site for a future high school in Pottsville, delivering on its commitment to future-proof public education for the growing Tweed community in the Northern Rivers.
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Eleven winners at Byron Bay Herb Nursery

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The Byron Bay Herb Nursery continues to create constructive pathways to achievement with twelve students from Byron Bay Herb Nursery’s disability support program recently graduating with a Certificate II in Horticulture.
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