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Reclaiming childhood in the ‘device age’
A century and a half ago, the visionary Henry David Thoreau declared people had become ‘the tool of their tools.’ In this device-driven age of smartphones, social media, and artificial intelligence, few observations could be seen as more prescient.
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Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program announces 36 projects
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What’s happening in the rainforest’s Understory?
Springing to life in the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens this April school holidays, Understory is a magical, interactive theatre adventure created for children by Roundabout Theatre.
Having fun in the Playground
Playground is a well-established event that will go off at Coorabell Hall on Saturday. For over two years, three long-term local DJ’s – Pob, Curly Si and Halo – have been curating this rhythmic happening. Their pedigree is assured and they guarantee the best underground electronic music and a loyal crew that bring a big-hearted vibe. On Saturday they’ll be bringing the dance to the hills.
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Foodie road-trip paradise: Harvest Food Trail
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Buzz Byron Bay, brewing unforgettable moments with a tuk-tuk twist
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Cape Byron Distillery release world-first macadamia cask whisky
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The parents of Cape Byron Distillery CEO Eddie Brook established the original macadamia farm that you can see from the distillery at St...
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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.
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Street eat congrats
Malcolm Price, Main Arm. A funny thing happened as I ventured downtown in Mullumbimby on Saturday night, the main street was closed for a community medieval banquet.
Biggest Little Banquet thanks
Obi McDonald-Saint, secretary, Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce. I wish to thank the Mullumbimby community for making the Biggest Little Banquet a wonderful success. We blocked off the main street and fed 180 people a three-course meal at one long table.
Table service, Mullum style
Get ready for the biggest little banquet, to be held on Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby, on August 29 from 7pm.
Plonk that long table down in the main street.
Get off your bronc, grab a chair and have a seat
This here sitting is going to be a lonnggggg time
settling on the stomach as it goes down real neat
Sip and then swallow, as BBQ bird goes down like wine.
No traffic here and if there is just tell them to go round.
There are bickies, bottles and trifles and cheese
If you want some of that tart up the end yell out, say “please”.