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Lismore wants a a safe, accessible and long-term home for the Hannah Cabinet

The Hannah Cabinet was created by Lismore master craftsman Geoff Hannah OAM over six-and-a-half years and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most significant pieces of contemporary decorative furniture.

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Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.

What are we going to *DO* about it?

Israel is expediting legislation to plan and legalise 69 outposts, allocating over 100-million shekels (about US$34-million). Israel’s Defence Ministry is...

Bird flu reaches Western Australia

H5 avian flu has officially arrived in Western Australia, first discovered days ago in a dead migratory seabird near Esperance (700 km south-east of Perth), and since found in numerous other birds.

Long serving drudges

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New bus services for Tweed and Murwillumbah

From 29 June, 175 additional weekly bus services will be added to Tweed and Murwillumbah routes.

Vale William ‘Bill’ Ewen

The funeral service for Marine Rescue Ballina volunteer William ‘Bill’ Ewen was held on Monday at Ballina RSL Club.

Quadraphonic sound, hosted at Byron Theatre for one night only.

Don’t miss the experience of this iconic album in its original mixing by the prolific Alan Parsons, presented in rare 360 degree Quadraphonic sound, hosted at Byron Theatre for one night only. 

You will hear parts of the album like never before, accompanied by a complimentary visual show, and be immersed in a one-of-a-kind event honouring possibly the most influential album in the history of 21st century western music.

In this one off event, following the complete presentation of the album, live musicians Pink Zinc Presents will accompany DJ Lordy Wardy to guide you through a unique Floyd-esque party atmosphere, as our exceptionally creative VJ’s ( DJs for your eyes) illuminate the space with a kaleidoscope of trippy ambient visuals. 

DJ Lordy Wardy has been a music and audio enthusiast for over 30 years. With adventurous taste and a fan of the special and unusual, he is relishing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to curate and perform this show. He will be laying down Pink Floyd tunes from their broad discography and embracing the spirit of these classic progressive sounds.

Pink Zinc Presents began as a hungry group of music students from SCU in Lismore back in 2009. In the early days of Pink Zinc you would find the performers regularly busking on the streets of Byron Bay. The band is renowned for its unique music aesthetic. Their standard of musicianship is consistently at its highest, with an ever-evolving framework of musicians, the vibe and sound of Pink Zinc Presents has evolved from the greatest influences in music history and features some of the top musicians of the area: Sarah Grant, Matt Day, Lucius Borich and Mike Mills.

So sit back, relax, take in the show, and then dance the night away.

Byron Theatre on March 9 from 7pm.
For more info, visit: www.byroncentre.com.au.



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Facing the River in chapters

Tweed Shire Council is telling the full story of how the Tweed community has rebuilt since the 2022 floods, and further damage from the 2024 floods and Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Putting their money where their mouth and conscience is

Climate action group Rising Tide say they will disrupt business at Tweed City ANZ today, as local long-term customers withdraw their life savings from the bank.

Bird flu reaches Western Australia

H5 avian flu has officially arrived in Western Australia, first discovered days ago in a dead migratory seabird near Esperance (700 km south-east of Perth), and since found in numerous other birds.

Momentum hosts free skate workshop for girls and women

Whether you are stepping on a skateboard for the first time, sharpening your skills or getting ready to compete, a free school holiday workshop is being offered to all female skaters up to 25 years.