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March 29, 2024

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Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.

Other News

NORPA’s wild ride at Lismore Showgrounds

NORPA is taking audiences on an adventure outside the theatre once again, announcing it will stage its original work Wildskin in a warehouse space at the Lismore Showgrounds. A sensory, destination theatre experience, Wildskin inhabits an outrageous and unpredictable world that’s part bush-thriller, part road-trip and a whole lot of NORPA’s signature theatrical style.

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.

A health check as Medicare turns 40

If you’ll forgive the earnest tone, I’d like to propose a toast. To a friend who’s almost always there when you need them most. To a system that aims to treat people fairly and respectfully. 

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. 

Casuarina cricketers too strong for Mullumbimby Brunswick in grand final

Mullumbimby Brunswick Cricket Club (MBCC) had a very successful season finishing second on the ladder at the end of the home and away season with 13 wins and 4 losses, but fell short of winning the grand final against the Casuarina Crocs.

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.

A final reminder not to miss Flickerfest at Bangalow A&I Hall this weekend, starting with a grand launch party tonight.

Highlights across the shorts-packed weekend include Swimsuit 46 from Belgium, winner of the Special Jury prize at Cannes 2011, Sundance winner Brick Novax’s Diary and Steve from the UK, a humorous story of two neighbours, starring Colin Firth and Keira Knightly.

Alongside their inspiring and entertaining international programs Flickerfest will also present a Best Of Australian shorts selection, providing a platform that showcases our amazing Australian filmmaking talents. They include the hilarious Fish & Chips, a story about a young Pauline Hansen who goes on Chef Of The Universe to cook against Barry, Kim & Vlad; AACTA-nominated animation Nullarbor and the moving WA drama Crosshairs.

All of these remarkable films will be screening across the weekend together with the fourth annual iQ Byron All Shorts 2012 – Northern Rivers Short Film Competition Final.

A Season Pass is just $40/35 and session passes are anywhere from $12 to $20 depending on concession and the session. 20-22 January with tix at the door at Bangalow A&I Hall; or Mullum Bookstore (no BF), Barebones Bangalow (no BF), Byron Music (+BF), All Music & Vision +BF (Lismore and Ballina).

For more info on all films screening across the weekend and ticket prices please go to: www.iQ.org.au, phone 02 6684 5577 or email [email protected].


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