That was the name of Saturday’s forum on the impact of tourism and alcohol on Byron Bay’s culture and community. At times it also seemed to be a wry poke at the panel, who took it in turns to point fingers at each other. But, as Sharon Shostak’s video shows, the community is determined to press for change.
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Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 29 June, 2022
The Nimbin Art Fair is on again after many postponements owing to covid and the floods. Hosted by Nimbin Artists Gallery, a not-for-profit organisation supporting local creatives, the Fair allows you to see the whole gamut of creative art from the vibrant arts community that is Nimbin and its surrounds.
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Get booked, from July 1
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It’s plastic free July!
Did you know that plastic packaging and single-use plastic items make up 60 per cent of all litter in NSW?
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