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March 29, 2024

Splendour not so splendid

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Retired local professor launches book on grief

A leading international thinker and researcher in the development of innovative sport coaching and physical education teaching has returned home to Byron Bay and is launching his first non-academic book, 'Grief and Growth', on April 4 at The Book Room in Byron. 

Other News

Richmond MP again called on for immediate Gaza ceasefire 

On Saturday, March 16 Northern Rivers Friends of Palestine unfurled a 20m scroll with the names of murdered children and host a ‘die-in’ action at the office of the federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot (Labor).

The Picture House is turning 8

It feels like we were only just ringing in the new year days ago and here we are approaching Easter weekend at The Brunswick Picture House. It’s already been a whirlwind start to 2024 with their biggest and busiest program so far, bringing an eclectic mix of some of the hottest stand-up comedy, music gigs, film screenings and cabaret – and that was just last week!

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.

State of confusion

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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.

Safety and preparation saves lives on the water

A large number of boaters are expected to hit the water over the Easter long weekend and Marine Rescue NSW is reminding boaters to be prepared and log on to the Marine Rescue NSW app.

Robert Oehlman, president of Conservation Of North Ocean Shores (CONOS)

The notion that Splendour in the Grass is an environmentally ‘green and clean’ event is hypocrisy at best. Recycling cans and bottles is their responsibility and does not deserve any awards; it is called looking after your environment and cleaning up your own shit.

In regards to the destruction currently underway in the Jones Road wildlife corridor: clearing existing habitat only to later replace it in an attempt to lure back species already displaced is at best a token gesture. Any poor fauna that are attracted to their new plantings will only be stressed further by the huge crowds, artificial lighting and noise levels that will again displace the wildlife. The proponents’ arguments that they will be doing wonders for the corridor, fauna and flora are an insult to anyone with an ounce of intelligence.

We have been informed that Mat Morris, general manager of North Byron Parklands, is also going to fulfill the role of the environmental representative, endorsed by the director-general of Planning NSW! This whole process has lacked transparency and has been flawed from the very start.

The community expectations were for a transparent process with the environmental representative being a fully qualified independent ecologist – not much to ask. If Splendour can’t manage this then the question has to be asked, what have they got to hide?

It is interesting to note that at a recent koala workshop, large music festivals, both current and proposed, were highlighted and a comment made that they could become a key threatening process to the future survival of our native species, particularly koala. In my opinion, in Byron Shire they already are.

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Resilient Lismore’s ‘Repair to Return’ funding

On the eve of the second anniversary of the second devastating flood in 2022, Resilient Lismore has welcomed the finalisation of its funding deed with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, which will enable the continuation of its ‘Repair to Return’ program.

Editorial – Joyous propaganda! 

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Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

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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?