National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin called a local tourist spot is 'a gem among the many incredible natural wonders of the Northern Rivers' as she announced two reserves in the Lismore region will be upgraded.
Birthing on Country can be very important for many Aboriginal women, but many face the challenge of leaving Country to access medical care when their babies come.
As you approached the front gates of Bluesfest there were adorable puppies attached to policemen in blue. Its unclear what crime had occurred but it could have been a pre-emptive strike against people wanting to enjoy themselves. ‘You can look but not touch.’ said on you constable. ‘They like it too much.’ Yes fun police…
None-the-less the festival has got off to an exciting start with Arlo Guthrie and Mavis Staples described as ‘awesome’ while Baker Boy was ‘fantastic’ according to The Echo‘s Bluesfest reporter.
See all the photo updates here:
stylin : jeff Dawson
adulation and indifference : jeff dawson
Peter Noble awards Kasey Chambers : jeff dawson
Mavis Staples and Ben Harper – Photo Jeff Dawson.
pinks and blues: jeff dawson
funfunfun : jeff Dawson
Tash-Rasin-the-roof. jeff dawson
Ow!-that-hurts! ;photo Jeff Dawson
St Paul, it’s Easter; Jeff Dawson
Malu-Kiai-Mura-Buai-&-friends; photo Jeff Dawson
A real wild child; photo Jeff Dawson.
Irish Mythen – Photo Tree Faerie
Rob Hirst and THAT SHIRT – Photo Tree Faerie
Ian Collard – Backsliders – Photo Tree Faerie
Dom Turner – Backsliders – Photo Tree Faerie
Ian Collard – Backsliders – Photo Tree Faerie
Dom Turner – Backsliders – Photo Tree Faerie
Rob Hirst – Backsliders – Photo Tree Faerie
when-too-much-colour-is-never-enough; photo Jeff Dawson
betterflys : photo Jeff Dawson
is that a banana in your pocket? photo Jeff Dawson
circus-arts : photo Jeff Dawson
Happy Blues, such a good friday. photo Jeff Dawson
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The rainclouds were around but it was not a dog of a day as we approached the open gates of Bluesfest, but what came into view were two policemen, in blue, all dressed in their best uniform with two dogs. Someone growled that they were only puppies. Was there a crime committed we don’t know but the dogs were there standing with their attention on the crowd. Dogs, you could see that dogs like Bluesfest too and here I was with my tongue hanging out.
We stopped by one puppy. One constable looked at us with his head cocked and said “‘You can look but do not touch, they like it too much.’ Mnnn a bit touchy. Must be the weather. We continued on to where the music was.
premier of nsw showing to all how she protects the public from drug ridden music lovers basically coppers are there for a bout of free grog and partying all of the pretence of catching cocaine drug lords premier is a typical torie out to upset decent people so be it
Birthing on Country can be very important for many Aboriginal women, but many face the challenge of leaving Country to access medical care when their babies come.
If local band Brotherhood of the Blues needs any emotional inspiration when they step onto the stage at Bluesfest next month, they need only reflect on the ups and downs of the past two years.
Byron Bay’s Bluesfest has been taken to court by a frustrated ticket holder over its controversial decision to introduce parking fees at this year’s festival.
Aussie icon Tash Sultana will return to Bluesfest to help celebrate its 30th Anniversary over Easter. And she'll be in good company, with three other great acts announced today.
The rainclouds were around but it was not a dog of a day as we approached the open gates of Bluesfest, but what came into view were two policemen, in blue, all dressed in their best uniform with two dogs. Someone growled that they were only puppies. Was there a crime committed we don’t know but the dogs were there standing with their attention on the crowd. Dogs, you could see that dogs like Bluesfest too and here I was with my tongue hanging out.
We stopped by one puppy. One constable looked at us with his head cocked and said “‘You can look but do not touch, they like it too much.’ Mnnn a bit touchy. Must be the weather. We continued on to where the music was.
premier of nsw showing to all how she protects the public from drug ridden music lovers basically coppers are there for a bout of free grog and partying all of the pretence of catching cocaine drug lords premier is a typical torie out to upset decent people so be it