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May 8, 2024

‘Sluts’ take to the streets

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Trilogy: New Wave

More than a decade has passed since the original Trilogy (2007), a classic surf film directed by one-time Suffolk Park resident and legendary surf filmmaker Taylor Steele was released. Since then, surfing has transitioned from a countercultural pastime to a mainstream sport. Trilogy: New Wave examines this evolution with a new lens, offering an unexpected perspective of surfing’s present.

Other News

Lismore residents ‘dumbfounded’ by councils lack of scrutiny of DA with ‘serious short-comings’

Local residents and Wilson Nature Reserve Landcare Group have said they are ‘dumbfounded’ at the lack of scrutiny of the ongoing development application at 37 City View Drive, East Lismore.

Public interest litigation under threat

Australia’s peak environment groups have slammed a Federal Court decision which allows mining company Santos to pursue environment groups that were not directly involved in a recent court case against them.

German Film Festival

Palace Cinemas are delighted to present the 2024 HSBC German Film Festival in collaboration with German Films. The 2024 line-up features many superb offerings including six films direct from the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), a selection of the best new German cinema and exciting new films for budding cinephiles in the Kino for Kids side bar, presented by the Goethe-Institut.

First guests revealed for Byron Writers Fest

The first wave of authors set to grace the Byron Writers Festival stages for the 2024 event have been announced.

Bancks shortlisted for children’s book awards 

Local author Tristan Bancks’s novel Scar Town has been shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards Book of the Year.

Newrybar local takes third in Australia’s Greatest Horsewomen competition

Local equestrian Leah Van Ewijk has secured third place in the highly competitive Australian’s Greatest Horsewoman competition (AGHW), despite not having reliable access to an arena and making a 3,000-kilometre return trip to Victoria.

Since the first SlutWalk in Toronto in April last year, groups around the world have taken to the streets of their local towns and cities wearing – what they want. In Byron Bay, people walked in Saturday’s inaugural event, organisers chose a red-and-black theme. But the message was the same: reclaim the name and reject the shame.

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Conversations with Mark Swivel

Byron Community College is thrilled to announcement their new series, ‘Conversations with Mark Swivel’. Mark is a well-known man-about-town owing to his dedication to community-building, activism and all the stellar work he does in raising awareness on important topics that affect us all.

German Film Festival

Palace Cinemas are delighted to present the 2024 HSBC German Film Festival in collaboration with German Films. The 2024 line-up features many superb offerings including six films direct from the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), a selection of the best new German cinema and exciting new films for budding cinephiles in the Kino for Kids side bar, presented by the Goethe-Institut.

It’s the Byron Caper!

Like your entertainment served up with delicious food and booze? Then this one’s for you! Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival is thrilled to announce the return of the ‘Dinner & Show’ at Brunswick Picture House for two nights only on Saturday, 18 May and Sunday, 19 May.

Summer of Harold

In a change of pace, the Uki Moon Theatre are excited to announce their first production for 2024 – the comedic trio of plays, Summer of Harold, by award-winning playwright Hilary Bell and directed by Penny Irving.