Byron Shire Local News
Local news, articles and more from the Byron Shire.
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Tackling the taboo: menstruation workshop for men in Mullumbimby
It’s fair to say that in-depth conversations about women’s menstrual cycles are not common place among groups of men. But one local woman is committed to opening up the discussion, particularly when it comes to fathers with daughters.
2 days ago | Paul Bibby | 3 -
Indigenoise off to Burning Man, with a little from their friends
It is a massive moment in the musical evolution of local hip-hop group, Indigenoise.
3 days ago | Paul Bibby | 1 -
Interview: Ellen Briggs
Women without Filters! The Echo spoke to comedian Ellen Briggs, one half of Women Like Us. We began as two chicks with a passion for factions, family and feminism. Today it’s a vibrant in-demand touring show that has put these... Read More →
3 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
Cinema review: Skyscraper
‘If you can’t fix it with duct tape, you’re not using enough duct tape.’ Will Sawyer (Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson) says it as he applies wadding to the wound left by a hunk of metal that he’s pulled out of... Read More →
3 days ago | John Campbell | 0 -
Positions vacant on reformed Byron masterplan group
The Byron Masterplan Guidance Group, which oversees improvements to the town on behalf of Council, will now employ an official executive and publish formal minutes following controversial claims last year it supported the removal of trees at Railway Park.
4 days ago | Aslan Shand | 0 -
Byron Council considers commercial expansion options
Increasing the height and density of existing retail centres, and creating a new industrial estate next to the Bluesfest site, are among the ideas being considered by Byron Council to increase employment opportunities in the shire
4 days ago | Paul Bibby | 0 -
Who’s up for a spot of veggie gardening in Suffolk Park?
Creating a community garden and increasing the native trees at Red Bean Close in Suffolk Park is finally coming to fruition for Nicholas Hall, who has been unofficially managing the site for the last four years. Now he's putting a shout out for volunteers.
4 days ago | Aslan Shand | 0 -
Roadworks a focus for Byron Council budget
Major roadworks and construction are the focus of Byron Shire Council’s recently endorsed budget, with $41.3m being invested in infrastructure over 12 months, say staff.
4 days ago | Echonetdaily | 2 -
Cinema Review: Show Dogs
This is one of the crappiest movies in the long and mind-numbing history of crappy movies. The concluding credits are rolled with a collection of bloopers, none of which appear to be much different from the main fare that preceded... Read More →
4 days ago | John Campbell | 0 -
Interview: Catherine McClements
The minister, the choir and the boy with the semi-automatic rifle This week NORPA presents The Events featuring Catherine McClements (Wentworth, Rush and Tangle) and local choir Vox Caldera. The play was the sleeper hit of the 2013 Edinburgh Festival.... Read More →
4 days ago | The Echo | 0
