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June 4, 2026

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Wardell Knit n’ Knat Group – 22 years of knitting and giving

Since 2011, 15 years, Dawn and Robert Sword have been entrusted by the Wardell Knit n’ Knat Group with the privilege of distributing the beautiful handcrafted rugs, scarves, beanies and other knitted and crocheted items they have made to people in need throughout the Ballina Shire.

Other News

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 3 June 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

Update on Mullumbimby house fire which destroyed locals’ home

Long-term residents of Mullumbimby, Jeff and Alma Jackson lost their home to fire last week.

Byron Shire mens Rebels suffer first defeat at the hands of Wollongbar

Hywel David It was a mixed day out at Pioneer Park in Wollongbar-Alstonville on a sunny Saturday, with the Rebels...

The Greens’ 3-way comp: Ballina Councillor vs Byron candidates for state preselection

Byron Greens members could expect to be asked to take the future of the Richmond River further south into account when choosing a candidate for next year’s state election.

Greens from The Farm are flourshing

At the heart of a thriving market garden is timing, soil health, and a deep connection to the seasons...

Damning report on project delivery as RA expands

As the damning NSW Auditor-Generals report into the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s (RA) handling of its two key programs, the Resilient Homes (RHP) and Resilient Lands Programs (RLP) came out RA announced that Kate Fitzgerald has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer.

Brunswick Heads Photography Competition

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This year the theme for the Brunswick Heads Simple Pleasures Photo Competition was:

Brunswick Heads, wish you were here!

The finalists this year were Rosabella Whiteford, Akasha Hughes, Paola Caruana, Bianca Joy Cam, Shani Miller, Jules Hunt, Storm Gale, Jose-Antonio Lopez Vieira, Rosie Kew, Michelle Begg, Bailey Pheloung Rodgers, Brodee Emery, Eddie Rigney and Kyle Flaxton.

The winners are:

Overall winner – Brunswick Bridge – José-Antonio Lopez Vieira

Adult – Lonely Moon and Venus – Rosie Kew

Youth – Fishermans Paradise – Storm Gale

Child – Locals Bridge – Brodee Emery

Brunswick Heads Public School – Akasha Hughes

Instagram – texta_artist Maria Wilson

Mayor’s Choice – Crab – Kyle Flaxten

People’s Choice – Locals Bridge – Brodee Emery.

See the Brunswick Heads Simple Pleasures website for more details.

2014 finalist photographs

 

All photos are now on exhibition until 22 September, 2014. This year’s event includde The Echo People’s Choice Awards, a Twilight Promenade and an ‘all-town exhibition’. Below are the 2013 finalists.

Photographs from 2013

Murwillumbah biz networking breakfast tomorrow

Join the Murwillumbah business community for their June Business Murwillumbah Networking Breakfast, to be held at at Crystal Creek Estate.

Update on Mullumbimby house fire which destroyed locals’ home

Long-term residents of Mullumbimby, Jeff and Alma Jackson lost their home to fire last week.

Local family-owned Byron businesses asking for your support

Long-term, local Byron businesses are calling on the community for support as they struggle to remain afloat as the drainage works in Byron Bay continue.

Bay FM’s Karena Wynn-Moylan wins at Aus Audio Awards

Australia’s top radio and podcast talent were crowned at the inaugural Australian Audio Awards last Thursday night at Carriageworks in Sydney. Entries were judged on their technical expertise, audio quality, content and impact.