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Blockades continue as councillors wave next Wallum certificate through

A second subdivision works certificate for the Wallum estate was signed off by a majority of councillors last week, who again argued that they have no legal standing to further impede an approved development.

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Ancient brewing tradition honoured

An annual event and brewing ritual to honour ancient brewing traditions was held at Stone & Wood’s Byron brewery last week.

Gabriella Cohen in Bruns

Gabriella Cohen, Australia’s folk darling, is coming to Brunswick Picture House to perform a one-off intimate solo show on Saturday. Known for her magnetic performances, off-hand charm and pop sensibilities, Gabriella plays music that is all-at-once laid-back, tongue-in-cheek, and peppered with the sweet sounds of ‘60s girl groups.

Heart and Song Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra with soprano, Gaynor Morgan

Join us for an enchanting afternoon as Byron Music Society proudly presents ‘Heart and Song.’ Prepare to be immersed in a program meticulously crafted by the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra, showcasing a world premiere composition. Well-known soprano, Gaynor Morgan, will be premiering a setting of poems by Seamus Heaney and Robert Graves, skilfully arranged for soprano, harp, cello and string orchestra by prominent Northern Rivers musician Nicholas Routley.

Flood insurance inquiry’s North Coast hearings 

A public hearing into insurers’ responses to the 2022 flood was held in Lismore last Thursday, with one local insurance brokerage business owner describing the compact that exists between insurers and society as ‘broken’. 

Keeping watch on Tyalgum Road

Residents keen to stay up to date on the status of the temporary track at Tyalgum Road – particularly during significant rain events – are urged to sign up to a new SMS alert system launched by Tweed Shire Council.

Cr McCarthy versus the macaranga

This morning Ballina Shire Council will hear a motion from Cr Steve McCarthy to remove the native macaranga tree from the list of approved species for planting by Ballina Council and local community groups.

Zaun McEwan and Deidi Vine are co-organising a CSG-free benefit at the The Red Devil Park on March 14.
Zaun McEwan and Deidi Vine are co-organising a CSG-free benefit at the The Red Devil Park on March 14.

Twelve hours of non-stop live music is planned March 14 at the Red Devil Park, Byron Bay.

It promises to feature some of the best local dance bands, performers and singers, who are all donating their skills and talents for this worthy cause.

Co-organiser and local musician Deidi Vine says, ‘This is my number one mission on planet Earth right now – I have decided to take on those sons of bitches that want to frack up my world!’

‘We’re coming together to raise money to support Lock the Gate, CSG-impacted people and other frontline activists tirelessly opposing the toxic mining for coal seam gas.’

Music will kick off with a call to country then run from 10am until 10pm.

Acts so far include Lisa Hunt, the Hottentots, the Dub Collective, the Swamp Cats, De Mudda Funkas, Positive Timing Posse, The Shooflys, the Camel Tones, the Year of the Deer, Guy Kachel, Deidi Vine, Joselai Morris, Megs ’n’ Mookz and Luke Vassella.


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Ancient brewing tradition honoured

An annual event and brewing ritual to honour ancient brewing traditions was held at Stone & Wood’s Byron brewery last week.

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