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June 4, 2026

Gateway to Billinudgel celebrates 50 years

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Tweed Shire fisher faces court

A Tweed Shire commercial fisher pleaded guilty last week to six offences in relation to illegal fishing activity.

Norths desert Bangalow Bowlo… again

Eight Bangalow community members attended Norths AGM on Monday, 25 May, to seek answers about the future of Bangalow Bowlo, but received no meaningful engagement, with their concerns merely ‘noted’.

‘Forever’ chemical maker M3 faces court

NSW Greens MLC and Chair of the NSW Inquiry into PFAS contamination, Cate Faehrmann, say she has welcomed the federal government’s decision to launch legal action against chemicals giant 3M over PFAS contamination, but warned that communities and state governments must not again be left to foot the bill.

The Greens’ 3-way comp: Ballina Councillor vs Byron candidates for state preselection

Byron Greens members could expect to be asked to take the future of the Richmond River further south into account when choosing a candidate for next year’s state election.

Free disability workshops 3 and 4 June

On June 3 and 4, the Physical Disability Council of NSW (PDCN) is partnering with the locally based Disability Advocacy NSW (DA) to deliver two days of free, engaging events in the Northern Rivers. 

Tweed Council offer community grants

A new round of Tweed Shire Council community grants of up to $5,000 will open to not-for-profit groups across the Tweed from Monday 1 June.

Cam Willis, Abby Mckeogh, Steph Smith, Patto Pattinson, Kitty Crain, Deputy Captain Muzz Dreschler, and Captain Darren Cornale with muralist Yasmin Shima in front. Photo Jeff Dawson

Three muralists Yasmin Shima, Rhianna Browning, and Daniel Hend have turned the Billinudgel Rural Fire Station into an artistic and cultural art installation as part of the lead-up to Billinudgel Rural Fire Brigade’s 50-year anniversary.

‘The murals make our station visible, promoting the work of our volunteer crew in the local community. We respond to bush and village fires, attend motor vehicle accidents, and assist in disaster clean-ups in our community. We also  support other first responders, working alongside SES, Fire and Rescue and the Police,’ said member Kitty Crain.

Rhianna Browning has painted an indigenous mural on the front of the Billinudgel Rural Fire Station next to Daniel Hend’s depiction of the fire trucks. Rhianna’s grandfather was a life member of the brigade.

New crew members are welcome. Head to the station any Tuesday at 5.30pm or contact the RFS on (02) 6671 5500 to find out more. The RFS needs more than just firefighters; you can also contribute through roles such as administration, communications, catering, and community education.

The paint for the murals was donated by Dulux under their Community Paint donation program which last year helped 344 community groups.



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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.