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Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.

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Congratulations, Council

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Bombay to Byron: 12 years of modern Indian on Jonson Street

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Prayers For Peace at Durrumbul Hall, 21 June

A Winter Solstice concert will be held Sunday 21 June, from 6.30pm at Durrumbul Hall, Main Arm.

Historic Native Title determination honoured with artwork purchase by Byron Council

Byron Shire Council says it has bought the artwork, Holding Strong, in honour of historic 2019 Arakwal Native Title determination.

Myall Creek walk starts conversations and opens eyes to difficult history

The Walk 4 Stolen Children, Land & Lives has successfully concluded in Myall Creek, having completed 474km on foot from Ballina and visited a number of massacre sites along the way.

Rainbow Guy recovering from serious car accident

On Sunday, 24 May one of the Northern River’s most beloved and legendary figures Rainbow Guy, aka Guy Feldmann, was involved in a car accident on Tandy’s Lane by Uncle Tom’s.

Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra

The Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra (GCCO) presents BACHitecture at the Abedian School of Architecture on October 18 and 25, and again on October 26 at the Bangalow A&I Hall.

Combining the magnificent timeless brilliance of JS Bach with the extraordinary design and acoustics of the Abedian School of Architecture at Bond University, Gold Coast, this concert will be a breathtaking sensory experience.

The intricate compositions of JS Bach continue to captivate minds and hearts across generations. GCCO will present a program including ‘Concerto for Violin and Oboe’, featuring superstar performers Tania Frazer (oboe) and Margaret Blades, the leader of GCCO (violin). There will be a performance of the famous ‘Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565’, one of the greatest works for organ, arranged for string sextet.

Also featuring in this concert will be Vox Bond, the new choir at Bond University, presenting a choral masterpiece by Finnish composer Pekka Kuusisto.

BACHitecture is on at The Abedian School of Architecture on Fridays, October 18 and 25 at 5.30pm at Bond University, and on Saturday, October 26 at 5pm at the Bangalow A&I Hall.

Limited seating, so book seats early to avoid disappointment at www.gcco.com.au.



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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 

Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.

Festival and event grants on offer

Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.

Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.