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Blue skies for Bluesfest day 1

If yesterday at Bluesfest was anything to go by, it's going to be an incredible event and with the weather holding, (so far) the Easter weekend's future is looking bright.

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Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod

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. 

Lismore Labor MP called out over native forest logging

More than five hundred people marched in the rain through Lismore to the local state member’s office in protest against government sanctioned native forest logging on Sunday.

How the coral crisis affects other marine wildlife

Marine heatwaves are killing coral and denuding reefs of their colourful beauty – but in a world where everything is food for something else, these heatwaves also pose a major threat to biodiversity.

Records galore!

Byron Bay Easter Record Fair returns again to Ewingsdale Hall. Now in its 15th year, the Byron Bay Easter Record Fair is one of the biggest and best in this country. Matt the Vinyl Junkie has spent years on buying trips to the US and Japan scouring dusty warehouses, shops, flea markets and private collections. He can offer an astounding 30,000 records in one place covering most genres.

Casuarina cricketers too strong for Mullumbimby Brunswick in grand final

Mullumbimby Brunswick Cricket Club (MBCC) had a very successful season finishing second on the ladder at the end of the home and away season with 13 wins and 4 losses, but fell short of winning the grand final against the Casuarina Crocs.

Zoom meeting

Just to clarify the report that Michael Lyon now declares ‘no’ to developing Ann St and New City Road....

This Shire is a disgrace. 

As a local of almost 60 years and a ratepayer of 35 years I feel I am part of a silently whinging majority. 

No more. 

Where do our rates go every year? Council needs to fix our roads. Let’s boycott paying our rates until Mullum, Bruns, and Ocean Shores streets are pothole free.

How can our beautiful towns have such disgraceful roads, eg Stuart St, Whian St, Balemo Dr, Matong Dr? These streets have large potholes with dangerous sharp edges.

Shame on our Greens council for years of money wasting and neglect.

If potholes were fish, they would have been dead long ago. Don’t pay your rates!

Annette Snow

Myocum

Hooray for new loos!

I would like to express my sincerest thankyou for all concerned in the installation of new toilets at Brunswick Heads, especially those involved in the petition, including Bruns Markets, BP Brunswick Heads, Brunswick Pharmacy, Resould, Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Video Shop, Terrace Expresso, Brunswick Newsagency, Village Green, Trawlers, and Margaret Witney.

Harry Van-de-Venne 

Brunswick Heads

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Retired local professor launches book on grief

A leading international thinker and researcher in the development of innovative sport coaching and physical education teaching has returned home to Byron Bay and is launching his first non-academic book, 'Grief and Growth', on April 4 at The Book Room in Byron. 

Resilient Lismore’s ‘Repair to Return’ funding

On the eve of the second anniversary of the second devastating flood in 2022, Resilient Lismore has welcomed the finalisation of its funding deed with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, which will enable the continuation of its ‘Repair to Return’ program.

Editorial – Joyous propaganda! 

The NSW Labor government marked its one year in office this week with a jubilant statement of achievements issued from Macquarie Street HQ.

Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.