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May the 4th be with you at the Nudge
The galaxies have aligned with two amazing guest DJs – DANU, aka Kelly Lynch, and Andrew Haig – joining the Cunning Stunts resident DJs Lord Sut and Dale Stephen in the Shed at May’s Nudge Nudge Wink Wink: The Ultimate Party with a Conscience!
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More Byron CBD height exceedance approved
Two multi-storey mixed-use developments with a combined value of $36.2 million have been approved for the centre of Byron Bay, despite both exceeding height limits for that part of the Shire.
Search continues for missing Tweed man
Local police say officers, the State Emergency Services [SES] and family members of missing Tweed Shire man Patrick Liedke are continuing their search.
Bangalow Bluedogs miss out on Anzac Day Cup football win
The Men’s Premier League Anzac Day Cup for 2024 has been won by the Lismore Richmond Rovers after they won a penalty shoot-out against last year’s premiers, the Bangalow Bluedogs.
Dune regeneration
On all other coastal beaches where councils are working to prevent sand loss by rowing their dunes, such signage...
15 camping groups ‘moved on’ in Tweed Shire
Local police say they’ll continue to work with the Tweed Shire Council to reduce anti-social behaviour after a two-day blitz last week that included campers told to move on.
Daniel Oldaker (Dandyman) joins Mullum Laneways progressive dinner party
Mullum Laneways is thrilled to announce the addition of Daniel Oldaker, also known as ‘Dandyman’, to our dynamic weekend of entertainment on May 4 and 5. Daniel will be the Master of Ceremonies for the Progressive Dinner Party on Saturday, May 4. Proceeds from this event will contribute towards hosting a free day of activities for the community on Sunday, May 5.
Stories about "Malcolm Turnbull":
Australian politics and the royals
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is now in London for the coronation of King Charles III, tomorrow. He will be joined by a grab bag of other Australians, including Julie Bishop, Nick Cave and Adam Hills.
Some insights from Malcolm Turnbull
From the deceptive and underhanded conduct of our current Prime Minister ScMo, to the destructive impact of Tony Abbott and the far right of the Australian political and media scene, A Bigger Picture, by Malcolm Turnbull, provides an interesting insight into how he perceives the Australian political landscape.
Thus Spake Mungo: Foley trumps Turnbull as the media highlight
Just because you’re paranoid, it doesn’t mean people don’t hate you. It sometimes seems that Malcolm Turnbull is being pursued by that old Al Capp character Joe Btfsplk, who brought bad luck to everyone near him.
Thus Spake Mungo: Malcolm muddles offstage
In the end Malcolm Bligh Turnbull left the office just as he managed it – in appeasement, denial, dithering, procrastination, bluster, bravado, resentment and eventual capitulation.
Hard work, jobs and tax breaks for the rich – Happy New Year
Malcolm Turnbull’s New Year resolution is apparently to update his slogan – jobs and growth is so 2017, and thus is ready for a rejig.
Thus Spake Mungo: Abbott’s colliers burn Finkel’s plan
Tony Abbott is winning. Chief Scientist Alan Finkel’s report on energy is not yet dead, buried and cremated, but Abbott and his gang of avid colliers have already left it struggling on life support.
Thus Spake Mungo: Malcolm Turnbull’s power play
Having been rabbiting on for weeks about energy, Malcolm Turnbull has finally managed to summon up a little for himself. True, his big announcements about gas and hydro last week were more sound and fury than action. But at least he can say that he is being seen to be doing something. That’s a start.
Thus Spake Mungo: Tony Abbott’s vanity project
For most of the time, it hadn’t been a bad week for Malcolm Turnbull. For starters, it was a non-sitting week, which meant that he didn’t have to spend much public time with the bumblers, urgers and saboteurs sitting around him on the government benches.
Malcolm wipes smile off Barnaby’s face
Bruce Apps, Townsend, NSW.
It is now four days after the attack by the prime minister upon opposition leader Bill Shorten in Question Time and...
Thus Spake Mungo: Bye bye Bernardi
In less exciting times, many in the Liberal Party – probably most – would have viewed the defection of Cory Bernardi with more relief than dismay. Understandably, they regard the South Australian senator as a royal (or at least monarchist) pain in the arse.
Byron Echo
More than a Play
Still Here by Dave & the Daves is more than a play; it’s a 60-minute lifeline on stage that champions mental health through laughter, music, and the art of storytelling. A bit of slapstick, a healthy dose of character comedy, and a few raw truths about navigating life with depression, Still Here is an intoxicating blend of uproarious laughter and heartfelt empathy.
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Interview with The Versace Boys
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The Versace Boys were born in the back of a gold-plated Porsche parked at the Versace Palace on the Goldie. They grew up only eating with silver spoons and often crashing expensive automobiles their parents bought for them. They realised young that they weren’t only made for the world of fashion but that they could also write sick bangers.
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Mix Artist
In the heart of the Byron Shire, just 5 min from Mullum town centre, lies one of the most professional music recording studios on the Australian East Coast. The Mix Artist recording facility is a custom-built recording studio, designed and built by world-class studio designer John Sayers. The large control room and the three independent live rooms are acoustically-treated to the highest standards. The studio has plenty of daylight, and line-of-sight between all studio rooms. The centre piece of the studio is a large scale analogue console with 36 inline channels plus a beautiful selection of high-end outboard gear. The studio is operated by award-winning engineer Jan ‘Yarn’ Muths (Fyah Walk, Jesse Morris Band), in addition to freelance engineers Jim Bonnefond (Kool & The Gang, Savage Garden, The Cockroaches), Saphia Smereka (Bernard Fanning) and Nathan Stanborough (From Crisis To Collapse).
Entertainment News
Birds of Paradise: A Comedy Birdlesque
Swooping into its third year, Ché Pritchard’s hit production Birds of Paradise: A Comedy Birdlesque! is back, and this time the flock is covering more ground than ever! The world-class, multi-skilled and clucking amazing cast will be dazzling audiences with their spectacular and hilarious displays for a whole new flock of feathered cabaret and comedy fans! And where better to do it than the renowned Brunswick Picture House, home of epic cabaret and comedy!
