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November 10, 2026

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Jimmy Willing & The Real Gone Hick-Ups live at the Free Love Festival

If you don’t know who Jimmy Willing is, he’s a long-time local artist and musician who recently lost his home and studio in North Lismore. Following his eviction from Joy Love Studio, the house was demolished by the NSW Reconstruction Authority. Jimmy is now camping ‘in the prickles’.

Other News

Surfboard shapers swap the sander for the microphone at Lennox

Surfers can spend hours arguing about the merits of a board. On Friday, they can hear from three men who have spent decades making them.

A quick and tasty Middle Eastern-inspired meal from Baraka Foods

Looking for a quick, tasty and wholesome meal that doesn’t involve spending hours in the kitchen? A delicious Middle Eastern-inspired falafel plate could be just the ticket.

Sentient care

Words can fail one. I am compelled to write and thank all of the remarkable, peaceful activists who maintained...

CWA makes bloody good scones and tea!

The humble scone originated in Scotland in the early 16th century. They could be cooked in an open fire,...

Work starts on eight-lane athletics track in Lismore

Construction has begun on an eight-lane athletics track at Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus, giving Northern Rivers schools and clubs a competition-standard venue closer to home when it opens in mid-2027.

Racehorses shot for pet food by NSW breeder

Thirteen thoroughbred horses deemed no longer useful, have been destroyed with eight horses destroyed by firearm at Berkeley Park Stud.

Melia Naughton serving up big laughs and big tunes in Amalfi Roast on Thursday, 26 November

With only six weeks to go before Christmas, everyone is short on time, leaving things to the last minute (until it’s too late), and overextending themselves. Well, it’s time to let Brunswick Picture House make life easier for you… from throwing the coolest, cheekiest Christmas party for your team, to getting great Golden Ticket vouchers or awesome new merch as gifts, it’s all there!

One of the most anticipated events of the Picture House’s program, the Cheeky Cabaret, is back in December for its biggest season yet with 13 shows. With VIP posh-table seating, group discounts, and tickets starting from $30, it’s the perfect one to bring your colleagues, your posse, or the in-laws; sort out the babysitter and treat everyone to a banger of a night out. Close out the year with a festive bang from Thursday, 3 December until Sunday, 20 December.

The Bruns Picture House has hosted some of the rowdiest, awe-inspiring shows this year, and November is once again jam-packed with some big gigs. Don’t miss the superb Little Birdy frontwoman Katy Steel on Wednesday, 18 November; the hilarious and ridiculous Melia Naughton serving up big laughs and big tunes in Amalfi Roast on Thursday, 26 November; Canadian indie folk star Ryan Harris making his Australian debut on Friday, 27 November; and the mindblowing jazz collective The Vampires on Saturday, 28 November.

November also sees the return of two of the hottest events – the burlesque bonanza Wild Women on Thursday and Friday, 12 and 13 November; and the sexy mélange of life drawing, performance and live art in Kinky Drawers on 20 November.

The Picture House has two much-loved circus shows for the whole family in December: Two Truths and a Lie on Saturday, 12 December from the Shire’s own Shemesh brothers, while the circus extravaganza Lil’ Cheeky finishes off the program on Sunday, 20 December.

Tickets for all shows from brunswickpicturehouse.com.



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She Is Not Your Rehab

Mataio (Matt) and Sarah Brown MNZM are internationally recognised New Zealand-based advocates, authors, and communicators committed to eradicating family violence by inspiring a new generation of cycle breakers.

Music, movement, mindfulness

After years of producing events interstate, Danielle Djokic decided it was time to create something in her own backyard. The result is Byron Wellness Festival, a three-day celebration of music, movement, mindfulness and conscious living at Red Devil Park, from 27 to 29 November.

Close game for Kate and Jen in singles championships

Brunswick Head Women’s Bowls Club held their annual Club Singles Championship final between Jenny Andrew and Kate Baker. It was a  most entertaining game....

Skating for a cause at Byron Masters Roller Derby

For the second year the Masters Roller Derby Tournament will be taking place on 14 and 15 November at the Cavanbah Centre in Byron...