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June 25, 2026

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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.

Other News

Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.

Digital age

When travelling these days there is a lot of cards come and go. They are like a business card...

Shark culls not the answer

It has been a confronting and devastating year with a 12-year-old killed by a shark in Sydney and another shark attack in Coogee over the weekend. The NSW government has said there is nothing off the table in response to the latest shark incident. But it is vital that we don’t just start going out there and randomly culling sharks.

Pauline at the Press Club, and on Planet Gina

Last week Australia had a glimpse of what life might be like under Prime Minister Pauline Hanson, via two speeches, one in Canberra and one in Townsville.

BSC moves closer to special rate rise

Byron Shire Council has moved a step closer to seeking a special rate rise, unanimously endorsing a community engagement program that will form a key part of any future application to increase rates above the state-imposed cap.

Where is the real cost in rail v trail?

When the state government closed the one daily train service on the Casino to Murwillumbah line, which records show...

A word from the Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce

It's lovely to welcome our temporary locals, McGregors Carnival and Woodchop during the holidays, but it's nice once again to enjoy the peaceful months in between.
Head into Bruns to enjoy our beautiful river and beach, and relax and enjoy a cuppa at one of our friendly cafes. Our retail shops have amazing sales on and if it's a delicious meal you're after, there are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday lunch and dinner specials at the Hotel Brunswick, especially for locals. Great live music too!
Registrations are now open for the local fundraiser Mullum2Bruns Paddle, 26 May, 2024.

See you in Bruns!
See more on our website www.brunswickheads.org.au

1. Brunswick Surf Shop | 2. Rosefina’s Place | 3. Brunswick Heads Bowling Club | 4. Ozone Beauty & Medi Spa | 5. Brunswick Heads Osteopathy | 6. Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre


Brunswick Surf Shop

1. Brunswick Surf Shop

Summer's underway and it's a hot one! Drop in to Brunswick Surf, your local surf shop, for all your summer needs. If they don't have it, they can get it!

@brunswicksurf
02 6685 1283
www.brunswicksurf.com.au


Rosefina’s Place

2. Rosefina’s Place

River. Beach. Pandanus. Caravan. Coffee. Outdoors.
Friends. BrushTurkeys. Lillies. Oasis. Rocks. Food.
Red. Sunshine. Mornings. Music. Musings. Retreat.
Garden. Nature. Secret. Treasure.

@rosefinas_place 


 

Brunswick Heads Bowling Club

3. Brunswick Heads Bowling Club

Bring the family down to the club for great food and drinks. Barefoot bowls available at any time, trivia on Tuesday night and raffles Friday and Sunday.

Open 10am–10pm, 7 days
brunswickbowlingclub.com
02 6685 1003


 

Ozone Beauty & Medi Spa

4. Ozone Beauty & Medi Spa

Holistic HIFU non-surgical face & body sculpting.
HiFu facelift from just $550.
50% off HIFU body sculpting, ideal for volume & cellulite reduction on thighs, bum, stomach & arms.

02 6685 1145
ozonebeautymedispa.com.au  


Brunswick Heads Osteopathy

5. Brunswick Heads Osteopathy

Treatment of back, neck, shoulder and hip pain, headaches, joint and muscle pain. Osteopathy and remedial massage. Experienced local practitioners. Online bookings. Open six days.

Monday to Friday 9am–6pm.
Saturday 9am–4pm.
02 6685 1126
www.brunsosteo.com.au 


Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre

6. Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre

Proudly supporting local artists. This time with Laura Luke designed prints, cards and tiles.

Monday to Friday 9.30am–4.30pm.
Saturday and Sunday 10am–2pm.
02 6685 1002
[email protected] 

Appeal to locate missing woman

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from the Kempsey area.

Citizen science last line of defence for threatened species

Native forest logging is again in the spotlight in NSW, following Monday night’s Four Corners investigation into Forestry Corporation NSW’s failure to protect nationally endangered species.

Site confirmed for future high school at Pottsville

The NSW government says it has secured a site for a future high school in Pottsville, delivering on its commitment to future-proof public education for the growing Tweed community in the Northern Rivers.

Eleven winners at Byron Bay Herb Nursery

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