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Where should affordable housing go in Tweed Shire?

Should affordable and social housing in the Tweed Shire be tucked away in a few discreet corners? Perhaps it should be on the block next to where you live?

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Where should affordable housing go in Tweed Shire?

Should affordable and social housing in the Tweed Shire be tucked away in a few discreet corners? Perhaps it should be on the block next to where you live?

Mayoral casting vote gets Lismore’s Affordable Housing Strategy over the line

At the recent Lismore City Council meeting former Mayor Vanessa Ekins and councillor Elly Bird moved the motion to introduce an Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme and submit it to the state government for a gateway determination. 

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.

Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival

Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival returns to Byron Bay in May, and this year ‘locals favourite’ pub...

Bruns-Billinudgel RSL marches on

Though recently the membership of the Brunswick Heads–Billinudgel RSL sub-Branch has grown, the numbers are still very low and if there is not a continual increase, this chapter faces closing.

Following on from the success of their cultural surf film El Mar, Mi Alma, local filmmakers Tatiana Velasco and Stephen Jones will be meeting with a commissioning editor from SBS TV to discuss their new projects. This opportunity has been arranged through Screenworks as part of a one-day forum What the Markets Want on 20 July at Byron Bay Community Centre and includes guest speakers from ABC TV, SBS TV and Screen Australia.

Tatiana and Stephen have three new documentary projects they will be pitching to the visiting broadcasters and funding bodies with a view to getting investment and broadcast interest. ‘It can be really difficult getting meetings with broadcasters, especially as regional producers, yet their input and support is crucial to our projects’ success,’ explained Tatiana. ‘We really appreciate the opportunity that Screenworks has created.’

Screenworks’ What the Markets Want forum is open to all filmmakers, producers and film students. This is a targeted opportunity to find out what ABC TV and SBS TV are looking for, what programming opportunities exist and what are the industry trends. Screen Australia will talk about how to get funding and taking films to international markets. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to the executives in roundtable discussion groups.

‘We know it’s vital for content creators and producers in this region to meet with the screen industry’s key decision makers,’ explained Screenworks’ general manager Jill Moonie. ‘If our local content creators intend to develop material for national television, with international potential, it is crucial that they understand what the broadcasters are looking for.’

What the Markets Want is part of Screenworks’ THRIVE professional development program designed to assist northern rivers filmmakers build projects and careers. At this event, Screenworks will be announcing the details of the next part of the THRIVE program – which will include a one-day forum looking at how to develop screen products for the international market and a three-day intensive enabling nine selected production companies to work on the development of their projects, and business models and finance plans for national and international funding, supported by expert industry mentors and facilitators. Participation will be by application, which will open at the 20 July event.

What the Markets Want on 20 July from 9.30am to 3.30pm is in the SCU room at the Byron Bay Community Centre. Tickets are $60 / $35 for Screenworks members and are available from Screenworks www.screenworks.com.au or ph 02 6687 1599.

Tatiana and Stephen’s multi-award-winning cultural surf film El Mar, Mi Alma opens nationally on 12 August. For screening details visit www.elmarmialma.com.


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