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Tweed residents outraged at destruction of koala habitat on Cobaki Creek

A 'legacy' floodplain development on the tidal estuary of Cobaki Creek, known to have recent koala sightings, was approved in 1996 and is now being cleared.

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Local skateboarders ready for Ballina contest and NCAS tryouts

The Fair Go skate competition will take place at the Ballina Skate Park from this Friday March 31 and...

Flickerfest at The Regent

Celebrating 32 years in 2023 Flickerfest remains Australia’s leading Academy® Qualifying and BAFTA recognised short film festival, presenting A-list short film programs recognised amongst the best in the world with films hand-picked from the festival’s record 3,200 entries!

Closing the Gap on Aboriginal health in the Byron Shire

Close the Gap aims to reduce disadvantage experienced by Indigenous peoples with respect to child mortality, childhood education, life expectancy and health.

Do you still need help to get two rooms fixed after the 2022 flood?

More than 80 Lismore residents have had help getting a few rooms in their flood-impacted homes re-sheeted and habitable...

Corrie’s Frock Shop safe in family hands

Fifty-four years is a long time to be in the workforce let alone in the one business in the one town, but that is how Corrie van Dommele has spent most of her adult life – at Corrie's Frock Shop in Ballina, but now she is about to call it quits.

World record holder turns to canvas 

Renowned Australian multidisciplinary artist, Space Cowboy, is showcasing his latest art exhibition at the JEFA Gallery, in his hometown of Byron Bay.

I would like to say a big thankyou to the Regent Cinema proprietors for supporting community film screenings. It is wonderful to have a local cinema that retains its classic art deco style with a cosy and welcoming ambience, receptive to the varied elements of our diverse community.

Recently, the cinema screened the film The Economics of Happiness to an absolutely packed house (220 people) and hosted a Q&A with filmmaker and economic analyst Helena Norberg-Hodge. The discussion following the movie ranged from a sharing of local initiatives such as ‘sustainability street’ to a growing concern for the impact of transnational corporations such as McDonald’s entering out local economy. Thank you to Sandra, Deb and Erin and all who attended to make this a successful event!

Roxanne Finn, Tyalgum

 


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