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October 24, 2026

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 1 July 2026

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Man dies following single-vehicle crash – Chinderah

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash near Chinderah today.

Other News

Culvert remediation works

Byron Shire Council says repairs to the damaged culvert on Coolamon Scenic Drive, between Dudgeons Road and Synotts Lane, will commence tomorrow (20 October 2026). The remediation works will address damage that has restricted traffic to one lane through the affected section.

57 Station St DA now in the hands of the NRPP

Monday, 19 October saw the Northern Regional Planning Panel listening to a long list of reasons why the development application for the carpark at 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby should not be approved.

One river, many voices

It's the final week of Richmond RiverFest, with events from Ballina to Lismore, and the upper catchment to the coast.

Forty years after first landing, Ballina airport seeks a trip down memory lane

Before there were airport coffee queues and direct flights to Melbourne, there was a crowd of 2,000 people waiting to see a plane land in Ballina.

Thylacines to haunt Lismore’s Quad after dark

Most visitors to Lismore’s Quad after dark are looking for dinner or a way home. From October 31, they may also find a thylacine.

Spaghetti Circus needs you!

This Thursday you can be part of keeping Spaghetti Circus running by donating to the AusArt Day, with matched funding covering the first $5,000 given to them.

Sonic FX

Sonic FX cross eras with ease, blending rock, pop and soul – they fit comfortably into the emerging yacht-rock genre (who knew?). Danceable rock music from the ‘80s with great melodies, danceable grooves and most of all, memorable hits loved by all generations.

Friday 7pm at Club Lennox. Free show.


The Bloody Beetroots

Founded in 2005 by Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, an Italian musician and producer, The Bloody Beetroots has undergone various transformations over the years, but has never wavered in its ability to captivate audiences globally.

Friday 8pm at the Hotel Brunswick. Tickets from $35.17 at moshtix.com.au.


ME Baird

A night of dark folk and gothic musings with M.E. Baird & The Fold – after Covid, cancer and chaos, M.E. Baird will be putting his band (of local legends) back together for the first time in five years for a rare and unique gig.

Saturday 6pm at Pearces Creek Hall. Tickets $40/$30/under 16 free, at humanitix.com.


George Smilovici

George Smilovici is a Cuban-born singer, guitarist and songwriter whose music reflects a lifetime immersed in Latin rhythms and world music traditions. Drawing on his Cuban roots, George blends Latin jazz, Cuban son, flamenco influences, acoustic blues and reggae into a rich and soulful sound.

Sunday 1pm at the Ocean Shores Country Club. Free show.


NAIDOC screening

The Arakwal BoBBAC, Flickerfest and iQ Inc are thrilled to present their annual evening of inspiring First Nations storytelling celebrating NAIDOC Week 2026, and this year’s theme ‘50 Years of Deadly’. This year’s First Nations Spotlight program will take you on a special journey with some incredibly strong and powerful stories, whose compelling voices will inspire, move and delight.

Tuesday 6.30pm at the Byron Theatre. Tickets from $21.85 at flickerfest.com.au/tour/byron-naidoc.


Susy Hull and The Shy Guys

amed after The Regent Cinema, which was built in 1947, Jazz at The ’47 Club aims to bring regular evenings of live jazz to the beautiful and historic Murwillumbah venue – first up is vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Susy Hull and The Shy Guys, hailing from Melbourne, bringing the swing, warmth and charm of New Orleans classic jazz.

Wednesday, July 8 from 6 pm. The Regent Cinema, Murwillumbah. General admission is $25, tickets at yodelaymusic.com.


Bob Downe

One of the Picture House’s most highly demanded shows is back with its infamous winter season! With the ongoing success of its signature show, the Cheeky Cabaret, it was inevitable that the team would put together its own all-burlesque show, with fabulous results.

Thursday to Sunday at the Brunswick Picture House. Tickets from $30 at brunswickpicturehouse.com.



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Oh Byron Shire, the pipes, the pipes are calling…

Byron Shire Council largely does not know the condition of its $114 million underground stormwater network, with a draft infrastructure plan warning that limited inspections are creating a risk of pipe failure.

Editorial – The rise of the machines

When the last switchboard operator became extinct and the filing assistant closed the cabinet for the last time to join the lamplighters and ratcatchers we were, perhaps, mollified with the knowledge that newer, more interesting careers would open up before us.

Deadline extended for Uniquely Byron Business Awards

Byron businesses have until midnight tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, to enter this year’s Uniquely Byron Business Awards after organisers extended the application deadline.

Flash flooding advice follows days of heavy Northern Rivers rain

The NSW State Emergency Service has advised Northern Rivers residents to monitor conditions for possible flash flooding after more than 117mm of rain fell at Cape Byron and Ballina Airport over four days, with further falls overnight.