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November 3, 2026

Coorabell Hall Spring Fever

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Haven turns one: a three-day celebration

Haven’s story starts with a supermarket. The venue at 102 Jonson Street occupies the former Woolworths building, a site presented as a temporary home for music and community, before the building is eventually redeveloped. Instead of hiding that impermanence, the team made it the point. The space was built entirely from salvaged materials, turning a commercial site into a cultural one which is reminiscent of a futuristic Pan-Asian set from Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell.

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Back row L-R Ouida Wrencher, Barry Ferrier ( Dr Baz), Jane Wrencher, Kyahna Rose Cooper, Michele Telfer designer of Bubi collectables. Photo Jeff Dawson

Spring Fever Fashion Parade celebrates a stream of flower-powered, funky, upcycled, reloved and new fashion for gals, guys and some kidswear along with jewellery, hats and reloved accessories twirling on the Coorabell Hall runway on Friday, 16 October at 7pm. Music from DJ MLC and co MC Dr Baz.

The spring funky fun doesn’t stop on Friday. Saturday is the Spring Fever mini market day, open for business from 9am till 3pm. There’s plenty to come along and enjoy. Bring the kids and grandkids for hair-braiding, face-painting and wand-making stalls. Byron Bay Orchids stall will be there in full bloom, Michele Telfer will have her fantastical range of Bubi Collectable garments including Metroscape for men and women created from dyed and upcycled textiles. Nimbin Top Hatz will have a selection of rainbow region hats and headwear, Exotic Elegance jewellery to adorn, and Our Timeless Threads (OTT) from the Byron Arts & Industry Estate will be selling reloved clothing. Cosmos Coffee Cart will be open from 7am until midday and Spring Fever fun-raising raffle tickets will be available from Warren at the hall’s welcome desk.

Tickets online at Humanitix (https://events.humanitix.com/spring-fever-funky-fashion-parade) or at the door, $10 entry. For information (text only) 0427 169 098.



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Legend Groove Terminator at the Nudge

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink returns to the Billinudgel Hotel on Saturday with Australian dance music icon Groove Terminator headlining fresh local talent and our beloved residents – all ready to deliver a serious dose of dance delight, all while supporting youth mental health organisation Human Nature Adventure Therapy.

Cinema: 500 Miles

Is it even possible to not love a film with Bill Nighy? Well, no! In this beautiful, sweeping and life-affirming adventure that celebrates the human spirit, 500 Miles follows a broken family that must come together when two young boys, Charlie and Finn, run away from home in England to reach their beloved but estranged grandfather (Nighy) on the west coast of Ireland.

A new season on the plate at The Imperial Hotel

As summer approaches, the Imperial Hotel in Murwillumbah has once again let the seasons shape what’s on the plate.

Stone fruit season has arrived!

There’s something special about biting into a perfectly ripe peach or nectarine, with juice running down your chin and the taste of summer in every mouthful. Stone fruit season is now underway, and local grower Rajesh Kumar is bringing a beautiful selection of fresh fruit to the farmers’ markets.