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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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Richmond MP again called on for immediate Gaza ceasefire 

On Saturday, March 16 Northern Rivers Friends of Palestine unfurled a 20m scroll with the names of murdered children and host a ‘die-in’ action at the office of the federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot (Labor).

Coveted Wollumbin Art Award open for young and old

Are you an artist in the Northern Rivers? Now is the time to get your art ready and submitted to the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre’s coveted biennial Wollumbin Art Award.

Fresh air federal funds for Northern Rivers schools in need

Eighteen schools in the Northern Rivers division of Richmond have received $25,000 each as part of the federal government’s School Upgrade Fund, Labor Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said last week.

Murwillumbah’s Rebecca Whan recognised for tireless work post 2022 floods

Murwillumbah was severely impacted by the 2022 floods and it was a huge community effort to support, rescue and inspire everyone to move forward. 

Democracy on the ropes?

The ancient idea of democracy is under threat around the world. Today, there are only 63 democracies compared to 74 autocracies, and many of these democracies are highly problematic.

We just love him!

If you’re over 50 you might not be a fan of Tom Jones, but you can bet your mum is. If you’re under 40 you might not even know who he is, but your grandmother probably wet her pants at the mere mention of his name.

Co-owner and Executive Chef, William Ennis, trying out the lush new dining booths with Head Chef, Janme Carbonell, at The Italian Byron Bay. Photo Tree Faerie.

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The Italian Byron Bay has been serving extraordinary meals for ten years, and having grown above and beyond being a hotel side-show, they are now the main event! The Italian has moved to a new deluxe venue on Jonson Street – the longest owned and operated eatery in town has taken fine-dining in Byron Bay to the next level. Success has meant that William Ennis and Laurie Rose have used the opportunity for freedom to grow, and turned lemons into Limoncello. William is originally from Ireland and he cheffed his way across Europe before landing in Australia. Laurie has been a restauranteur since way back when he started one of the first vegetarian restaurants in Sydney. Combined, they are a powerhouse. Now, Laurie and William are seasoned hospitality entrepreneurs (see what I did there?) and passionate restauranteurs. They are both long time residents of Byron Bay and they know what the locals want – and what they want is at 21, 108 Jonson Street!

The Italian Byron Bay reopened their doors last week, much to the delight of their fans. A bustling hive of activity and delicious tastes and smells, dinner at The Italian is not just a meal, it’s an experience. While Head Chef Janme Carbonell weaves his culinary magic over every plate, Executive Chef William has designed a menu of absolute tried and true favourites alongside elegant new dishes to compliment the old-but-new-era at The Italian. William and Laurie are just so happy to have finally re-opened! ‘Having to leave the Beach Hotel after ten years was upsetting at the time,’ said William. ‘The hotel’s new management didn’t think we were the right fit and it has turned out they were right – we didn’t fit. We have outgrown them. They did us a favour, and the new Italian is much better than the old Italian and it makes us proud. We love it and are sure our customers will love it too – happy days ahead!’


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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.

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