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Splendour 2024 cancelled
It's official, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.
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Fresh air federal funds for Northern Rivers schools in need
Eighteen schools in the Northern Rivers division of Richmond have received $25,000 each as part of the federal government’s School Upgrade Fund, Labor Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said last week.
Breakfeast, Bluesfest weekend
Victoria Cosford
Oh to be a cow with a four-chambered stomach system! Farmers’ market, Bluesfest long weekend, a spot of...
Bay FM community radio celebrates digital upgrade
Volunteers from Byron and across the Northern Rivers celebrated nearly $100,000 worth of new studio equipment at Bay FM Community Radio station on the weekend.
Cinema: Wicked Little Letters
Based on a true scandal that stunned 1920s England, Wicked Little Letters centres on neighbours Edith Swan and Rose Gooding in the seaside town of Littlehampton.
‘Smooth stroking’ Rainbow Dragons earn trophies
Rainbow Dragons (Lennox Head Ballina) won three trophies and had a fantastic weekend of fun, fitness and friendship at Grafton Dragon Boat Club’s regatta earlier in March.
Floodplains
We need a serious talk about development on floodplains with more creativity and sophistication. The recent discussion about development...
Stories about "climate":
Face up and adjust to the ecological crisis
An organisation committed to empowering local young people with the skills and knowledge to face climate events, like the 2022 flood, say they know how to provide support.
Cartoon of the week – 28 April, 2021
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BOM annual climate statement released
The Bureau of Meteorology says 2020 was the fourth-warmest year on record for Australia, with the nation's temperature for the year 1.15 °C above the 1961–1990 average.
Climate change, insurance and you
Flood and fire are no strangers to either the Byron Shire or the Northern Rivers. As the dry conditions continue and the climate emergency news keeps rolling in, people are looking for ways to understand what is taking place and how to respond.
The future of climate change is here
The smoke has been settling in the valley like mist in the mornings as fires burn throughout NSW and Queensland.
All aboard the Extinction Express
Something has changed in the climate crisis argument…
Climate journalist Dahr Jamail in Mullum
Award-winning US climate journalist Dahr Jamail will speak at the Mullum Civic Memorial Hall on Wednesday June 26 from 7pm.
I can’t vote – so can you vote for me?
As you probably know, there is a federal election coming up tomorrow. As a young person, I can see the world crashing down around us but I cannot vote, so essentially, I am powerless.
Lismore, Byron chosen to show climate leadership
Lismore city council and Byron shire council are the only two councils in Australia that have been selected to join a panel at the Australian Climate Leadership Summit in Sydney on 5 November.
Byron chosen for carbon plan launch
Eve Jeffery
The northern rivers will host a sneak preview launch of a major cutting-edge study revealing a path to making all existing buildings carbon...
Byron Echo
We just love him!
If you’re over 50 you might not be a fan of Tom Jones, but you can bet your mum is. If you’re under 40 you might not even know who he is, but your grandmother probably wet her pants at the mere mention of his name.
Byron Echo
Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod
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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.
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.