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Latest chuckle of stand ups stake to the stage

After stepping away from the role for 12 months, Mandy Nolan returned to Byron Adult Education to teach what Mandy believes is the best, and possibly most successful stand up comedy course in the country. 
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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.
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Fund set up to help Chase Goldstraw’s family after tragedy

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the family of a young father recently killed in a truck accident in Tweed Heads.
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A love letter to nature

A very special film will screen as part of the Bangalow Film Festival, preceded by a fascinating Q&A (avec moi) looking at old-school filmmaking.
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Aussie MPs celebrate World Bicycle Day

The leaders of the Parliamentary Friends of Cycling have joined in front of Parliament House in Canberra to celebrate the United Nations’ World Bicycle Day.
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Silence’ on Gaza

Am I allowed to voice an opinion against the Israeli government? What’s happening in Gaza? The USA, as well as...
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Free disability workshops 3 and 4 June

On June 3 and 4, the Physical Disability Council of NSW (PDCN) is partnering with the locally based Disability Advocacy NSW (DA) to deliver two days of free, engaging events in the Northern Rivers. 
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Stories about "foster care":

Landmark partnership with Aboriginal peak bodies to keep children safe

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The state government has announced it has entered into a landmark agreement with two of NSW’s leading Aboriginal peak bodies to drive long-overdue reform to the state’s child protection and foster care systems.
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Christmas plea for foster carers

Local News The Echo - 1
The NSW government is urging the community to consider becoming a foster carer this Christmas, with 339 vulnerable children and young people reportedly living in emergency accommodation.
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NSW foster carers urgently needed

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More foster carers are urgently needed in NSW, the government says.
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NSW foster carers urgently needed

Local News The Echo - 1
More foster carers are urgently needed in NSW, the government says.
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Northern Rivers Animal Services needs helpers

Local News David Lowe - 1
Ballina-based animal welfare organisation Northern Rivers Animal Services Inc is on the lookout for cat-lovers to help at their cat cottage, and foster carers for both dogs and cats.
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Byron Echo

Mullum Giants celebrate Old Boys Day

Sarah Archibald - 0
Sunday, 31 May saw everyone having some fun as the sun finally shone at the Mullumbimby Giants games which included the Old Boys Day. Photos by Sarah Archibald.
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Byron Echo

Return of Ford NSW Open Regional Qualifier at Teven Golf Club

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Teven Golf Club will again host the opening event of the 2026 Ford NSW Open Regional Qualifying Series, with elite players from across Australia...
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Byron Echo

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

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Hywel David It was a mixed day out at Pioneer Park in Wollongbar-Alstonville on a sunny Saturday, with the Rebels colts and women’s rugby union...
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Kyogle Council encourages making contact before starting development

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"Planning a development? Contact Council before you start" – that's the message from Kyogle Council around building and construction.
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