The Australian Karate Federation held its high performance camp at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in June as elite athletes prepared for international tournaments, including the World Games.
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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.
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Four charged following domestic violence operation – Casino, Tabulam, Muli Muli and Ballina
Three men and a woman have been charged following an operation in the Casino and Tabulam areas.
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HECS debts to increase by 4.7 per cent
What does local Federal Labor MP, Justine Elliot, think of the expected increase of HECS loans, which are set to soar by 4.7 per cent on June 1?
NSW government promises $230 million in DV prevention and crisis support
The NSW Government has announced $230 million as part of an emergency support package over the next four years for domestic, family and sexual violence victim-survivors.
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.
Assange’s father to speak in Mullum Wed 8 May
John Shipton, father of detained Australian Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, is to participate in a Q and A session in Mullumbimby this Wednesday evening, 8 May.
Editorial – The prince of technofeudalism
Facebook turns 20 this year! It started in 2004, and is now ubiquitous among older generations who are addicted to its shifting algorithms that keep them stuck like insects on fly paper.
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Reflections yet to reply on court orders update
Long-standing court orders placed upon NSW government-run corporation Reflections, appear to be not fulfilled.
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HECS debts to increase by 4.7 per cent
What does local Federal Labor MP, Justine Elliot, think of the expected increase of HECS loans, which are set to soar by 4.7 per cent on June 1?
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No more video meetings on the go for Ballina Shire Councillors
Dodgy reception and dangerous driving have been cited as concerns prompting a recent majority Ballina Shire Council vote to ban members attending meetings by video in a moving car.
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Byron biz breakfast on May 14
The Byron business community are invited for a networking breakfast on Tuesday, May 14 from 7.30am at Fishheads.