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How can we keep paying for incompetence

The only way forward is going backwards. That’s how I explain the current situation of Byron Shire Council. The...

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Byron Writers Fest

Like everyone else, I am still bathing in the warm inner glow and sanctuary of being surrounded by like-minded...

Brisbane band awake in Byron

Don’t let the name fool you – Vancouver Sleep Clinic (VSC), who are returning for their first Australian show in half a decade, are not Canadian!

Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

Imagine Northern Rivers says Mullumbimby is the only community across the region to rank new models of governance and decision-making as the number one element of its preferred future, and last week locals gathered to work out how to make it real.

Need a little free legal advice?

Lawyers from Tyndall & Co say they will provide free legal advice covering most areas of law including domestic violence, elder abuse and visa issues at their upcoming Pro Bono Cafe in Byron.

Given up the ghost

We are informed that Byron Shire Council (BSC) has, in a sense, ‘given up the ghost’.  It has run...

Big Council rates rise coming – self-reflection

A chance for self-reflection? Maybe Byron Shire Council should look at having a staff reduction, instead of a rate...

Dimitri From Paris, appearing at one of the very last parties at Secret Garden on 16 December.

Groove Terminator and Rodd Richards are proud to present for the very first time in Byron Bay, France’s very own king of Disco, Dimitri From Paris, appearing at one of the very last parties at Secret Garden on 16 December. 

As the French ambassador of stylish club sounds, Dimitri from Paris is everything his nation could be proud of: a DJ, producer and remixer of the highest standard, and a stylish snake-hipped pin-up with French reserve. 

His musical influences are deeply rooted in 70s Funk and Disco sounds that spawned today’s House music but also original soundtracks from 50s and 60s cult movies. With such a large mix, Dimitri remains one of clubland’s most empathic and most unpredictable DJs. Playing across genres and tempos, his first goal is to share his love for music while moving your mind, body, and soul. 

Arguably Australia’s first ‘Superstar DJ’, Simon ‘Groove Terminator’ Lewicki has been at the top of his game as both a DJ and music industry professional for over 35 years. The first DJ to sign to a major label in Australia, his breakout single for Virgin, the Big Beat-flavoured Hair soundtrack sampling – One More time (The Sunshine Song) went top 20 in several countries including Australia and even in France, while almost at the same time under the disco-tinged alias Chili HiFly he scored the pole position Australian and US Billboard dance chart #1 single Is It Love in 2001. Teaming up with Ministry Of Sound Australia since its inception, mixing the very first compilations, touring nationally as a DJ and recording artist he’s also in recent years been working with Ministry of Sound Australia as the Creative Director and DJ / Host for their massively successful national touring Orchestral Classics show.

Secret Garden, December 16, 6pm.



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Greens urged to back pathway to end native forest logging

Some of NSW’s most respected and long-standing forest campaigners and scientists have today urged the Greens not to support the Nationals' attempt to disallow the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) method.

Ballina Council makes decision on Ross Lane

With the absence of all four of its progressive councillors for various reasons, Ballina Council pushed ahead with its agenda at yesterday's monthly meeting, including a decision which is likely to close Ross Lane for months while the road is upgraded.

Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

Imagine Northern Rivers says Mullumbimby is the only community across the region to rank new models of governance and decision-making as the number one element of its preferred future, and last week locals gathered to work out how to make it real.

Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a local missing man.