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Splendour 2024 cancelled
It's official, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.
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It’s a biggest little town festival!
Supporters, performers, and volunteers gathered to launch the Mullum Laneways Festival 2024 last Friday.
Zoom meeting
Just to clarify the report that Michael Lyon now declares ‘no’ to developing Ann St and New City Road....
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.
Seize the Decade report outlines benefits of renewables
The Climate Council says many more Australian families can directly benefit from rooftop solar and batteries under a new plan that spells out how we can electrify the nation and cut climate pollution this decade.
Way of the dog
One of the more disappointing aspects of the decline of Byron Bay, and I have a long list, is...
State of confusion
If any of you watched Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, you would know that it was a...
Stories about "halloween":
Casino trick or treat turns sour
Two young people have been arrested after allegedly stealing Halloween costumes and then assaulting a shop assistant who tried to stop them.
Bruns school lures ghouls
Many of the region’s denizens left no tombstone unturned in their effort to shock and amaze with make-up and outfits at the Brunswick Heads Public School's annual Fairtastic Halloween fundraiser on Saturday.
The Walking Dead
Traditionally the second scariest time of year after tax time, Halloween brought out the decaying worst in expeople.
Again, Brunswick Heads Public School put on...
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.
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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.