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Summer of Harold

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Man in court today accused of police pursuit near Kingscliff

A man will face court today after an alleged pursuit in December last year.

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Council backs $100,000 Easter coordinator despite budget concerns

Byron Shire Council has voted to spend $100,000 on coordinating Easter activities next year, despite unresolved questions about where the money will come from and growing concern over Council’s financial position.

Science in the Pub, Lismore, 16 July

An engaging and informative Science in the Pub event is planned on Thursday, 16 July, from 5pm at Two Mates Brewing, South Lismore.

Discursion on ‘reserve’

Reserve is a word with many meanings. What is the Reserve Bank of Australia? Does it have a ‘reserve’? Reserve...

Savour The Tweed returns, 22 October

Food and drink event, Savour The Tweed, returns to excite tastebuds this spring, from Wednesday 22 October to Sunday 26 October.

Lismore students pitch sustainability projects

Young people will take centre stage in Lismore this Friday when the HalveIt Festival brings student sustainability pitches to decision-makers in what organisers are calling 'part innovation expo, part community festival.'

Monk’s meditation and ceremonies return to Crystal Castle

During the Gyuto Monks’ stay they will conduct daily programs from 10.30am to 4.30pm which include meditation, multiphonic chanting, Buddhist talks, tantric art classes, and empowerment ceremonies, all included in the general admission price to Crystal Castle precinct.

Summer of Harold

In a change of pace, the Uki Moon Theatre are excited to announce their first production for 2024 – the comedic trio of plays, Summer of Harold, by award-winning playwright Hilary Bell and directed by Penny Irving.

World-premiering at the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney in 2023, Summer of Harold explores the poignancy of the mundane life through the transformative power of everyday objects in a trio of plays about the adventurous, passionate and hopeful nature of life.

Summer of Harold recreates a memory of Janet from 1984 when she and fellow backpacking friend, Alison, score summer jobs as housekeepers for the 20th century’s foremost British playwright, Harold Pinter. Within the tightly controlled Pinter household, will these Aussie girls flop or triumph?

In Enfant Terrible, Gareth, who is returning from an awards ceremony, which has whipped him into an obsessive jealousy of a rival ceramicist, is forced to reconsider his brash actions on the night.

In Lookout, Joan and Rae are ascending to a picturesque Blue Mountains lookout – they take a moment to reflect on the past before making some life-changing decisions.

Performance are Fridays and Saturdays, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 May at the Uki Town Hall at 7pm. Tickets are available now at: www.trybooking.com/CQEVP.



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It’s investors who are causing the housing shortage

For years, people have been talking about how high house prices are, how you can’t get into the housing market without the bank of mum and dad. How it is virtually impossible to rent, save a mortgage, and then actually buy a property without placing yourself in housing stress.

Youth internship program inspiring new volunteers

Students gaining practical emergency response skills while helping build the next generation of volunteers has been the focus of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Youth Internship Programs across the state during this school term.

NRAS July adoption day to go ahead

Northern Rivers Animal Services Inc are hoping the sun will be out for their monthly adoption day on Saturday 4 July at the NRAS Rescue Shelter in Ballina.

Help raise funds for Our Kids with Tutu Day

Northern Rivers locals are once again being encouraged to swap business attire, school uniforms, team shirts and everyday clothes for something a little more colourful by wearing a tutu on Friday 31 July to help raise funds for Our Kids.