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Interview with Kim Churchill

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Ron Curran and Liz Friend have been a fixture of the Northern Rivers art scene since they started Dynamic Drawing classes in 1999 in Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, and Lismore.

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World Cerebral Palsy Day

Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) is calling on the Australian government to support formal United Nations recognition of 6 October as World Cerebral Palsy Day, creating a permanent global platform to raise awareness, strengthen support and drive action for the 50 million people living with cerebral palsy worldwide.

Northern Rivers businesses take home a swag of regional awards

From blueberries and cinemas to post offices and pint-sized businesses, the Northern Rivers business community had plenty to celebrate at this year’s regional awards.

Women Up North Gala 2025

Step into the 1920s and say ‘no’ to violence at the Women Up North Gala.

Join the fun on Saturday, 24 October for music by 42BAND, fun with MC Hannah Conda, dancing and community celebration, and a 1920s dress-up theme, if you dare.

Funds raised will support the immediate housing and essential needs of women, children, young people and families in crisis due to domestic, family and sexual violence.

For more than 40 years, Women Up North Housing has helped local people find safety and rebuild their lives. Bring your friends, dress in your 1920s best, and help create a safer community.

Join us. Stand together. Say ‘no’ to violence.

For more information and tickets, visit: wunh.org.au



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Cinema: A river story

Byron-based filmmaker Dominic Allen brings his new feature Tiber home to the Byron Bay International Film Festival this October.

Dance against violence

Step into the 1920s and say ‘no’ to violence at the Women Up North Gala.

World class jazz in the heart of Byron

Over the past year, Byron Theatre has welcomed some extraordinary musicians to its stage, giving Northern Rivers audiences the opportunity to experience world-class jazz right in the heart of Byron Bay.

Brunswick Picture House is calling you!

Calling all music, comedy and film lovers – it’s another jam-packed month of shows at the Brunswick Picture House!