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Trilogy: New Wave
More than a decade has passed since the original Trilogy (2007), a classic surf film directed by one-time Suffolk Park resident and legendary surf filmmaker Taylor Steele was released. Since then, surfing has transitioned from a countercultural pastime to a mainstream sport. Trilogy: New Wave examines this evolution with a new lens, offering an unexpected perspective of surfing’s present.
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Logging of critical koala habitat to start on Wild Koala Day
Australia, or more specifically eastern Australia, was identified as one of 24 ‘deforestation hotspots’ around the world in 2021...
Lismore residents ‘dumbfounded’ by councils lack of scrutiny of DA with ‘serious short-comings’
Local residents and Wilson Nature Reserve Landcare Group have said they are ‘dumbfounded’ at the lack of scrutiny of the ongoing development application at 37 City View Drive, East Lismore.
Bancks shortlisted for children’s book awards
Local author Tristan Bancks’s novel Scar Town has been shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards Book of the Year.
Contentious Cudgen Connection refused – but developer not backing down
The contentious Cudgen Connection development proposed on State Significant Farmland on the protected Cudgen Plateau next to the Tweed Valley Hospital site was in front of Tweed Shire Councillors at yesterday's planning meeting.
State of the Hempire revealed at Nimbin MardiGrass
The state of the Hempire in the Northern Rivers is healthy. In the last two years many changes have come about, both strategically and tactically. Celebrate this weekend at the Nimbin MardiGrass.
Graham and Pearce crowned pairs champions
Tracie Graham and Sherril Pearce have won the 2024 Brunswick Heads Women’s Bowling Club pairs final.
They beat Judy Smith...
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Conversations with Mark Swivel
Byron Community College is thrilled to announcement their new series, ‘Conversations with Mark Swivel’. Mark is a well-known man-about-town owing to his dedication to community-building, activism and all the stellar work he does in raising awareness on important topics that affect us all.
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German Film Festival
Palace Cinemas are delighted to present the 2024 HSBC German Film Festival in collaboration with German Films. The 2024 line-up features many superb offerings including six films direct from the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), a selection of the best new German cinema and exciting new films for budding cinephiles in the Kino for Kids side bar, presented by the Goethe-Institut.
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It’s the Byron Caper!
Like your entertainment served up with delicious food and booze? Then this one’s for you! Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival is thrilled to announce the return of the ‘Dinner & Show’ at Brunswick Picture House for two nights only on Saturday, 18 May and Sunday, 19 May.
Entertainment News
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.
