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Political Cosplay for Fun and Profit

Costume play is not just for Trekkies and Disney fans. If you want to get anywhere in Australian politics, cosplay needs to become a vital part of your skillset.

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Election 2023 – Clarence: George Keller 

George Keller is running for the seat of Clarence on behalf of the Sustainable Australia Party sees corruption and vested interests having more impact on MP's decisions than the genuine interests of the community.

Main Arm road works update

Further to last week’s Echo newspaper story Main Arm Road repairs grant unsuccessful, Council’s General Manager, Mark Arnold, told...

Residents of Cabbage Tree Island want to go home

Anger and frustration at not being able to go home saw a group of residents reclaim their properties yesterday on Cabbage Tree Island.

Dredging rivers: what are the Ballina candidates’ positions?

A recent Meet the Candidates evening in Ocean Shores saw discussion around how to manage local river systems, which have silted up over generations, and likely contributed to the high flood levels experienced in 2022.

Man dies in custody in Casino

A critical incident investigation is underway following the death of a man in Casino today.

Harmony Week – Global Beats

On Saturday 25 March 2023, Byron Multicultural will celebrate Harmony Week 2023 with Global Beats Byron Bay – World Music Lantern Parade; a stellar lineup of music, dance and rhythms.

A performance by Sprung!! that took place in Bangalow. Photo Jeff Dawson.

Local dance group Sprung!! is an integrated dance theatre that has built a community program that creates space for people of all abilities and disabilities to express their creativity and love for the performing arts.

They are seeking community support to raise money to support their creative and community programs. They have launched a fundraising campaign through Creative Partnerships Australia who are providing a matched funding opportunity to double the impact of all donations.

For every $1 donated (up to $25,000) before May 28h, Creative Partnerships Australia will match it, dollar for dollar.

Life changing

‘This is giving us a seriously life-changing opportunity to raise $50,000 to help us expand our community program so more people with disabilities will have the opportunity to express their creativity and their love for the performing arts,’ say Sprung!! representatives.

‘If you value everyone’s desires and dreams, please join Sprung!! in its journey to make all things, for everyone, possible. Your donation – no matter how big or small – is valued, appreciated, and most importantly doubled!’

To donate visit www.sprung.org.au/double-your-impact. As a registered charity, donations over $2 are tax-deductible in Australia.


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