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Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod
If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit.
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Lismore Labor MP called out over native forest logging
More than five hundred people marched in the rain through Lismore to the local state member’s office in protest against government sanctioned native forest logging on Sunday.
Big week in Byron Bay for adaptive surfers
Australia’s first-ever international adaptive surfing contest held in Byron Bay last week was an overwhelming success according to organiser Mark ‘mono’ Stewart.
How the coral crisis affects other marine wildlife
Marine heatwaves are killing coral and denuding reefs of their colourful beauty – but in a world where everything is food for something else, these heatwaves also pose a major threat to biodiversity.
Murwillumbah’s Rebecca Whan recognised for tireless work post 2022 floods
Murwillumbah was severely impacted by the 2022 floods and it was a huge community effort to support, rescue and inspire everyone to move forward.
New report highlights gaps in rural and remote health
The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report has just been released. Presenting the latest data on the health of rural and remote Australians and evidence on service gaps, it identifies issues in urgent need of attention from service providers, funders, partners and policy makers.
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Dear prude, won’t you come out to play?
Dear prude, greet the brand new day
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Soli Bailey runner up at Sunset Beach Pro Junior
Up-and-coming junior Byron Bay surfer Soli Bailey has been narrowly defeated in the World Surfing League's Sunset Beach Pro Junior event in Hawaii.
Yamba to host Australian Boardriders Battle this weekend
After a successful event in Sydney last weekend, the Original Source Australian Boardriders Battle is now set to venture north to Yamba this coming weekend where 11 northern NSW boardriders’ clubs will duke it out in the surf.
North coast surfers carve it up in Portugal
North coast surfers Stephanie Gilmour (Kingscliff) and Tyler Wright (Lennox Head) joined Sally Fitzgibbons (NSW South Coast) to make it a clean weep for Australia yesterday in Portuguese leg of the women's world championship tour.
Locals hammer at Margaret River Pro
The Margaret River Pro is stop #2 on the ASP tour - the locals are hitting the waves hard and making a strong impression on their west coast brothers and sisters.
Smith and Jensen claim Australian Longboard Surfing Open titles
Sunday was the final day of the 2014 Australian Longboard Surfing Open. The event saw the sport's top rated surfers do battle in the Association of Surfing Professionals Longboard Qualifying Series.
Longboarders put on a show in Surfing Open
Harley Ingleby from Coffs Harbour will be the man to beat as Australia's richest longboarding event, the ASP's 2014 Australian Longboard Surfing Open, got underway at Kingscliff yesterday.
Gilmore wins 2014 Roxy Pro Gold Coast
Five times ASP Women's World Champion Stephanie Gilmore from Tweed Heads, won the 2014 Roxy Pro Gold Coast at Snapper Rocks today.
De Souza and Carissa Moore Australian Open champions
Adriano De Souza from Brazil and Carissa Moore from Hawaii, have taken out the ASP 6-Star QS divisions at the Hurley Australian Open of Surfing held at Manly Beach yesterday.
New door opens for Kieren Perrow
Byron Bay’s world champion surfer Kieren Perrow exited the ranks of professional surfing in style last night surrounded by family and friends at the...
KP retires from competition
Word around the traps is that local surfer, 2011 Master of the Pipe and one of Byron’s favourite sons, Kieren Perrow, is hanging up his competitive leg rope for the last time.
Local News
Save Wallum finalist in NSW 2024 environment awards
The Save Wallum campaign has been named as a finalist in the Nature Conservation Council of NSW Environment Awards 2024. The award ceremony will be held in Sydney tonight, and Save Wallum spokesperson and ecologist James Barrie will be attending with Tegan Kitt, another founding member of the group.
National News
New report highlights gaps in rural and remote health
The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report has just been released. Presenting the latest data on the health of rural and remote Australians and evidence on service gaps, it identifies issues in urgent need of attention from service providers, funders, partners and policy makers.
World News
UK court seeks assurances from US over Julian Assange
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The UK High Court of Justice has released a 66 page judgement seeking more information from the United States relating to Australian citizen Julian Assange, which it says it needs before deciding whether to grant the WikiLeaks founder leave to appeal his extradition.
Local News
Safety and preparation saves lives on the water
A large number of boaters are expected to hit the water over the Easter long weekend and Marine Rescue NSW is reminding boaters to be prepared and log on to the Marine Rescue NSW app.