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June 17, 2026

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Vale William ‘Bill’ Ewen

The funeral service for Marine Rescue Ballina volunteer William ‘Bill’ Ewen was held on Monday at Ballina RSL Club.

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Tradie ladies graduate civil construction TAFE program

Twelve Northern Rivers residents are celebrating the completion of a groundbreaking program designed to build essential skills and unlock employment pathways for women in civil construction.

Do you want the rail trail completed? Sign the petition

The local Byron and Mullumbimby chambers of commerce, and the Northern Rivers Rail Trail Supporters (NRRTS) are asking everyone who supports making the rail trail happen to get on board and sign up to support the rail trail at www.northernriversrailtrail.com.au/support.

Morrison Avenue a ‘disgrace’

Local Mullumbimby residents are saying Byron Shire Council (BSC) needs to step up and fix Morrison Avenue properly.

Big things are happening at The Paddock — and one of them has a flush

There are two milestones worth celebrating at The Paddock this season as they push ahead with their innovative project.

Seas the Day in Kingscliff this weekend

This weekend the fourth NRMA Insurance Seas The Day women’s surf festival is back at Kingscliff Beach with Surfing...

Compassion missing

Predictably, Marianne McCormack (Letters, 3 June) chooses to ignore my personal claims that I am not a racist, to support...

Nyck Jeanes

This Sunday at 7pm, and every Sunday following, Nyck Jeanes will host a series of evening events.

This week, Syzygy@Embody presents Luke Bennett, fine local singer/songwriter, exceptional guitarist and wonderful human.

From 3 May, and every fortnight thereafter, well-regarded local chant ‘group’, HeartChant will play. It features Nyck, Tarshito, Paul, Eltara, Pratima, and guests – bringing people together to sing in communion (non-denominational).

They have been playing every fortnight very regularly for over 12 years. On the alternate weeks, many things will be on offer.

Initially there are always local artists, unique presenters and inspirational leaders celebrating local culture, heart, art and spirit, health and wellbeing, environment and nature.

Then, including movement and dance, comedy, Astroplay, and a little later Nyck will launch a live-streaming radio show, with a small, ticketed audience.

Embody is a new space that already hosts some great local offerings.

Check it out at www.embodyspace.au for info and bookings.

The venue holds up to 60 people.

For information, and requests, email [email protected].



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Empowering women and girls

Applications are now open for Northern Rivers Community Foundation's (NRCF) 2026 Empowering Women & Girls Grant, offering local not-for-profit organisations the opportunity to secure funding for projects that empower women and girls across the Northern Rivers.

Big things are happening at The Paddock — and one of them has a flush

There are two milestones worth celebrating at The Paddock this season as they push ahead with their innovative project.

Byron Writers Festival reveals 30th anniversary program

As August draws near and authors gear up for a big weekend in Byron Bay, Byron Writers Festival has revealed its complete program for its 30th anniversary edition

Are retirement villages what Byron Bay needs?

Developer DD Resort Living is seeking community feedback until June 18 on its proposed retirement living development in Byron Bay.