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March 28, 2024

A joyful and happy life

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Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

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

Other News

Richmond Valley Rail Trail grand opening

The latest leg of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail opened in style on Saturday, with hundreds of two-wheeled travel enthusiasts spinning along the newly opened 13.4 kilometre section from Casino to Bentley.

Carrying and passing the torch

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. 

Cinema: Wicked Little Letters

Based on a true scandal that stunned 1920s England, Wicked Little Letters centres on neighbours Edith Swan and Rose Gooding in the seaside town of Littlehampton.

Editorial – Let’s do the development dance!

Some good questions were raised by residents at last week’s Council meeting – and were ‘taken on notice’ by Mayor, Michael Lyon.

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).

Dynamic, rustic yet polished

Animal Ventura is the brainchild of Byron Bay-based singer-songwriter Fernando Aragones. Growing up playing punk and reggae in noisy garage bands in Southern Brazil, Aragones ventured to Australia where the eclectic sounds of the Sydney music scene beckoned.

Soul Alchemy at Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival

Your wellbeing is the key to living a joyful and happy life. In support of this notion, Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival has curated a powerhouse lineup of wellness facilitators for a morning exploring the practices that support a wealth of wellness.

Hosted at Bende Studios at Habitat Byron Bay this Friday 11 November, 8–11.30am, special guest Shelley Craft will lead a conversation on inside-out wellness with experts in their field: Tiffany Jackson (meditation teacher); Mukti (Founder Mukti Organics); Emma Maidment (Yoga & meditation teacher), and Penny Loughnan (co-owner Vagabond).

In addition to the panel discussion the event includes a Bende Vinyasa yoga class, Immersive Sound Healing with April Swift (Soul Alchemy), breakfast by Vagabond and a gift bag with health-filled goodies.

If you find yourself wondering the why, what, and what-not-to of how you can alter your daily life to be more joyful, healthful and conscious of providing support to your overall wellbeing, then book into this unique event before it sells out. Capacity is limited to keep the event intimate. 

To find out more about Caper Byron or to book your tickets, visit: caperbyronbay.com.


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Govt cost-shifting ‘erodes financially sustainable local government’

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