The Echo’s recent report (2 May) on Cr Elia Hauge’s proposal for a community assessment panel for the old Mullumbimby Hospital site contained a sentence that deserves more than a passing read.
South Coast rockers, Pacific Avenue, have left an indelible mark on the music industry, their debut studio album Flowers secured a spot as a number one Australian album earning two ARIA nominations. Now, their recently released second studio album, Lovesick Sentimental, looks to be heading in the same direction.
Sunday, 31 May saw everyone having some fun as the sun finally shone at the Mullumbimby Giants games which included the Old Boys Day. Photos by Sarah Archibald.
Since 2011, 15 years, Dawn and Robert Sword have been entrusted by the Wardell Knit n’ Knat Group with the privilege of distributing the beautiful handcrafted rugs, scarves, beanies and other knitted and crocheted items they have made to people in need throughout the Ballina Shire.
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.
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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
Rest In Peace, 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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Since 2011, 15 years, Dawn and Robert Sword have been entrusted by the Wardell Knit n’ Knat Group with the privilege of distributing the beautiful handcrafted rugs, scarves, beanies and other knitted and crocheted items they have made to people in need throughout the Ballina Shire.
Long-term, local Byron businesses are calling on the community for support as they struggle to remain afloat as the drainage works in Byron Bay continue.
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.
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