Now the election campaign has officially started, the broadcasters are supposed to give the parties even-handed treatment. The public broadcasters, that is. The commercial stations will meanwhile continue their one-eyed support for Abbott.
Thus spake Mungo #64: Even-handed media? Not likely
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Local photographer finalist in National Portrait Prize
Lismore-based photographer R J Poole is one of eighty finalists from over 3,000 entries in this year's Living Memory: National Photographic Portrait Prize.
Murwillumbah Arts Trail coming in May
The sixth Murwillumbah Arts Trail is all set for the weekend of 29-30 May 2021. From its beginnings in 2015, the arts trail has grown to be a major festival for the visual arts, as well as a vibrant community event.
Lismore Youth Festival going to be epic
Bigger and better than ever, Lismore Youth Festival will take place across multiple venues in Lismore from 14-16 April.
Kyogle unveils writers fest program
Billed as 'a small-town festival with big ideas', Kyogle Writers Festival is shaping up to be a great celebration of writing.
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