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June 26, 2026

Before The Shed falls silent…

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Planets and weather align for Cape Byron Steiner Winter Solstice success

Last Thursday, in the days before the Winter Solstice, and after weeks of on and off rain that had more than a few parents nervously eyeing weather apps, Cape Byron Steiner School's annual Winter Festival went ahead.

Other News

Tweed Water Alliance and the future of the region’s water

Community concern about large-scale water extraction in a quiet rural area, the use of heavy vehicle trucking on narrow, winding, country roads and unsustainable one-use bottling led to the formation of Tweed Water Alliance.

Aged care

The Byron Central Hospital (BCH) branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) would like to express our...

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.

Highwayman’s Winter Whisky Feast

Highwayman’s Dan Woolley has been working with whisky for over 20 years, and started to fill his own barrels...

Kyogle bridge build completed in under three months

Kyogle mayor Danielle Mulholland says a new bridge on Gradys Creek Road, off Summerland Way and north of Kyogle, has opened to traffic. She says it took Council less than three months to build Methvens Bridge.

Consultation closes Friday on Lismore’s 60,000 population plans

The future of Lismore is now up for discussion, with Council's Strategic Planning Framework currently out for public exhibition. Now is your time to have your say – consultation closes 26 June.

Just a little nudge

…until September! Join the Nudge crew this Saturday for the season ten finale of Nudge Nudge Wink Wink (NNWW) in The Shed at the Billinudgel Hotel – bringing another unforgettable night of music, connection and community spirit to the Northern Rivers.

As the afternoon rolls into evening, the room transforms, friends reconnect, new faces find each other on the dance floor, and the energy builds track by track into the kind of atmosphere Nudge has become known for. At its heart, NNWW is more than just a party.

June’s musical journey moves effortlessly between deep grooves, uplifting rhythms and moments of pure release, with a lineup designed to keep the dance floor moving from beginning to end.

Opening the night, DJ High Hat returns to The Shed bringing her eclectic style and instinctive ability to read a room, as she blends disco, downtempo, soulful house and unexpected classics into her amazing sets. DJ Afrodisea, blends Afro house, Latin grooves, tribal percussion and earthy world rhythms into deeply immersive dancefloor journeys that move both body and spirit. This will be her first time in The Shed and you will be thrilled to have her take you on a journey as the evening continues.

Cunning Stunts resident DJs Lord Sut and Dale Stephen remain at the heart of Nudge Nudge Wink Wink, as long-time custodians of the dance floor, they instinctively shape the energy of the night, creating the thread that connects the entire musical journey.

The Hoodlum Ballet returns to tantalise and entertain as they weave movement throughout the evening.

Dancing to make a difference: proceeds from both the May and June 2026 events will support Fletcher Street Cottage. Based in the heart of Byron Bay, Fletcher Street Cottage provides essential, day-to-day support for people experiencing hardship.

Saturday, from 4pm to 11pm in The Shed at the Billinudgel Hotel. Tickets: This event is SOLD OUT! You can still support Fletcher Street Cottage by making a donation via the ticket link: bit.ly/Tickets_Nudge_June6.



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Kyogle bridge build completed in under three months

Kyogle mayor Danielle Mulholland says a new bridge on Gradys Creek Road, off Summerland Way and north of Kyogle, has opened to traffic. She says it took Council less than three months to build Methvens Bridge.

57 Station St, Mullumbimby amended DA on public exhibition

The development application (DA 10.2025.212.1) for the carpark at 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby is now back on exhibition for eight weeks from 22 June.

A Byron kickback with the Gimelli family

The Gimelli family ran a small Italian restaurant on Jonson Street from about 1995 into the early 2000s. It was a classy joint, ahead of Byron’s culinary curve, serving dishes from every corner of Italy.

12 winners at Byron Bay Herb Nursery

The Byron Bay Herb Nursery continues to create constructive pathways to achievement with 12 students from Byron Bay Herb Nursery’s disability support program recently graduating with a Certificate II in Horticulture.