←Volume 34
July 3, 2019
In this Issue:
Interview with Alana Wilkinson
Equal parts vulnerable folk singer and vitriolic poet Alana Wilkinson has been turning heads with the release of her debut single Closer and a string of high-profile shows showcasing her wit, humour, and insightful social commentary.
Culture in the Byron Shire for the week beginning July 3,...
A snapshot of cultural events going on in the Byron shire this week.
Interview with Joel Salem or was that Allen and Eric the...
Who doesn’t love dogs? Who doesn’t love talking dogs? Especially when they’re funny! Comedian, juggler extraordinaire, and international spiegeltent superstar Joel Salom has created a brand-new show: Talking Dogs. This family-friendly interactive show is an absolute must-see for the whole family! Seven had a chat with these two very chatty pups.
A dog can be a girl’s best friend – mine certainly...
Teenagers have a lot to deal with these days. Keeping your grades up, fitting in to social standards, making friends and losing them
Health expo to focus on medicinal cannabis
Bringing together a range of integrated health practitioners to create a platform that promotes products and supports holistic health across Australia is the aim of this week’s Can Do Health Co-op information evening.
What makes Mrs Woodward tick at 100 ?
Sitting across from Mullumbimby resident Ilma Woodward, it’s hard to believe she just celebrated her 100th trip around the sun.
Greens finally buckle and agree to Bruns parking data
Last Thursday’s Council meeting was again brutal and unrelenting, yet there were some positives, with items being voted upon including a Bruns traffic assessment, a 5G summit, and the adoption of Council’s operational plan.
Interview with the Polish Club
Polish Club Hotel Great Northern | Wednesday 10 July | 8pm | $41.35 With one foot dragging through the hazy past and the other dangling over the precipice of bad decisions, Polish Club welcome their second album Iguana. The long-awaited follow-up...
Tim Costello: Australia’s favourite social-justice activist at Byron Writers Festival
Tim Costello is one of Australia’s leading voices on social justice and global poverty and has been instrumental in ensuring these issues are placed on the national and international agenda.
Solid Air: Spoken-word showcase at Byron Theatre
From page to stage, let the words take flight! Come experience live some of Australia’s most vibrant performance and slam poets featured within the groundbreaking spoken-word anthology Solid Air.
Live Music in the Byron Shire for the week beginning July...
A snapshot of live music events going on in the Byron shire this week.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Attack of the 5G woman
It’s the attack of the 5G woman… Why do corporations continue to have more rights than community? Where may I ask is the public consultation?
Your guide to Byron Writers Festival Satellite Events
As well as appearing in the main Festival program, selected writers and thinkers will feature in Byron Writers Festival’s program of Satellite Events that will have you laughing, crying, chin-stroking, and truly inspired.
Joshua Lee is NCAS athlete of the year
Goonellabah kayaker Joshua Lee has won the Athlete of the Year Award at the North Coast Academy of Sport’s awards night held at Coffs Harbour last weekend.
Mullum Giants come together to honour Tim
The Mullumbimby Giants Rugby League Club returned to the field this week after mourning the death of hooker Tim Watkins, and collected wins across all four grades.
Silver medal for ‘Mono’ in Hawaii
Byron Bay’s Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart has been super busy travelling the world and competing on the ever-growing Adaptive Surfing circuit.
Byron women’s AFL dominate ladder
The Byron Bay Magpies AFL women’s team in their second year have played their way to the top of the local competition with 10 wins from 11 starts.
