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Carrying and passing the torch

If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit. 

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Dynamic, rustic yet polished

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Breakfeast, Bluesfest weekend

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Zoom meeting

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Save Wallum finalist in NSW 2024 environment awards

The Save Wallum campaign has been named as a finalist in the Nature Conservation Council of NSW Environment Awards 2024. The award ceremony will be held in Sydney tonight, and Save Wallum spokesperson and ecologist James Barrie will be attending with Tegan Kitt, another founding member of the group.

Island Elements festival runs from October 23-25 on North Stradbroke Island.
Island Elements festival runs from October 23-25 on North Stradbroke Island.

Welcome to Echonetdaily’s Free Friday. Each Friday we give away free tickets or other prizes to a lucky subscriber.

In our biggest-yet Free Friday giveaway, Echonetdaily is offering one lucky subscriber a double pass to not one but two huge events in October: Island Vibe and Island Elements festivals on magnificent Minjerribah Island.

Highlights of this year’s Island Vibe, held from October 30 to November 1, include Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Natiruts (Brazil), Mungo’s Hifi (UK), Kingfisha, Hugo & Treats, the Seven Ups, Kooyeh and Katia Demeester.

Not to be outdone, is the brand new Island Elements festival at the same location on the preceding weekend. It offers s an immersive three-day sanctuary, a place for creative self-expression, thought and healing. The program features rejuvenating workshops, presentations, live entertainment and a vibrant market village.

Subscription to Echonetdaily if free, and means you’ll receive a daily dose of our news directly to your inbox (if you don’t already).

To enter the draw to win, simply email your name and postcode to [email protected].

If you aren’t a current subscriber to Echonetdaily, don’t worry, we’ll simply add you to our list.

 


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