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June 4, 2026

It’s World Wildlife Day!

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Make your voice heard and save SGB’s Helen St Bridge

The South Golden Beach Community Association (SGBCA) and locals are calling on Byron Shire Council (BSC) to include the repair of the Helen Street Bridge in their operational plan for the next financial year.

Appeals to help Alstonville High School teacher

Friends are rallying around a Alstonville High School teacher suffering from cancer, and are appealing to the public for financial help.

Tweed Council urgently meet over Code of Meeting Practice reform

Tweed Shire Council staff say they will hold an Extraordinary Meeting today, Tuesday 2 June at 3.30 pm to 'address an urgent governance matter relating to its Code of Meeting Practice'.

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 3 June 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

Remembering the Peacekeepers

Last Friday a small group gathered at the Cenotaph in Mullumbimby to commemorate International UN Peacekeeper Day.

Damning report on project delivery as RA expands

As the damning NSW Auditor-Generals report into the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s (RA) handling of its two key programs, the Resilient Homes (RHP) and Resilient Lands Programs (RLP) came out RA announced that Kate Fitzgerald has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer.

This female yellow-bellied glider was brought into care after becoming caught on barbed wire, suffering painful injuries that required urgent treatment.

To mark World Wildlife Day, The Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital have launched their Wildlife Wishlist, which they describe as ‘a simple way to give what’s needed most and directly support the care of our patients’.

In a media release they say, ‘You can choose an item to give, knowing exactly how your support is helping wildlife in our care’.

‘The Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital runs on the support of our community, and the items on our Wishlist help us care for wildlife every single day.

‘From small but essential items like avian nets, to specialised equipment like a veterinary humidicrib, every item plays a vital role in the treatment, recovery and rehabilitation of our wildlife neighbours’.

‘We invite individuals, businesses and organisations to get involved, helping bring these items to life and make a lasting impact for wildlife across the Northern Rivers.

‘Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference for native wildlife in our region’.



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Ballina Council wrap

With local government meeting practice across the state returning to confusion following the NSW Legislative Council's recent decision, Ballina Shire Council's last meeting included a lot of unanimous decisions and an argument about the remnants of the Big Scrub, in which Mayor Cadwallader used her casting vote to squash Cr Simon Chate's motion.

Conversations in the Pub starts with Janelle Saffin

Conversations in the Pub – Lismore’s new civic meet-up – kicks off on Friday 19 June with its inaugural special guest, the NSW Minister for Small Business, Minister for Recovery, Minister for the North Coast and Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin MP.

Bungawalbin Levee repair to improve flood resilience

A critical section of Bungawalbin Levee is proposed to be partially relocated to build its long-term resilience, benefitting the community, environment and agricultural industries in the Richmond Valley.

Aussie MPs celebrate World Bicycle Day

The leaders of the Parliamentary Friends of Cycling have joined in front of Parliament House in Canberra to celebrate the United Nations’ World Bicycle Day.