←Volume 34
July 10, 2019
In this Issue:
Less legal centre funding could hurt the most vulnerable: Saffin
A new competitive tendering process for community legal centres, introduced by the NSW government, has seen a reduction in funding according to Lismore MP Janelle Saffin. Saffin called on NSW attorney-general Mark Speakman to rethink a ‘$50,340-a-year funding shortfall to...
Interview with Sinead Skorka-Brennan and Zac Mifsud of Dance Theatre Group...
Dance Theatre Group Sprung!! take their new show French Café to the stage for Bastille Day weekend at the Brunswick Picture House. The Echo spoke with two of the dancers, Sinead Skorka-Brennan (Brisbane) and Zac Mifsud (Lismore).
Cohen: our Greens councillors have lost their way
Ian Cohen – Times are grim with hip-pocket elections delivering a conservative government, resultant environmental destruction and social dislocation.
Interview with Stukulele
For the past eight years, Miss Amber and Stukulele have opened hearts with their little instruments, strumming their way through the 80s, the Beatles, country hits, Elvis… you name it, creating a community of dedicated players. This month sees the end of an era with the pair hosting their last Mullum Uke Night – back at the Court House in Mullum.
Culture in the Byron Shire for the week beginning July 10,...
A roundup of arts and cultural events around the north coast for the week starting Wednesday July 10.
Interview with Simon Bailey of Ponyface
This weekend sees the gorgeous township of Bellingen come alive with music when Bello Winter Music takes to the streets, halls, pubs, and funky bars.
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.
Developer defends bulky Bruns DA
The developer behind a proposal to build two double-storey houses, each with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, on a single block in Brunswick Heads, is adamant he isn’t planning a commercial accommodation operation on the site.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Money changes everything
Yesterday I was participating on a panel and the bloke beside me was asked why he did what he did and he said ‘to make money’. It made me feel angry.
We need to talk about online trolling
Ginger Gorman is coming to Byron Writers Festival to provide a window into not just the mindset of trolls, but also the profound changes in the way we live and work in a post-internet world.
Hot topic sessions at Byron Writers Festival
If you’re looking for new insights into some of the big issues pervading modern consciousness, look no farther than Byron Writers Festival 2019. Here’s an overview of just some of the hot-topic sessions you won’t want to miss at the three-day Festival.
Can there be ethical carnivores?
A book around the ethics of eating meat is certain to spark intense debate amongst vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores. On Eating Meat is that book and its author Matthew Evans is appearing at Byron Writers Festival
Young Mullum tennis players court success
Mullumbimby Tennis Club player Onyx Cheung competed in the Rafa Nadal tournament on the Gold Coast last week and won the Values Trophy for the U/12 boys.
Double win for ‘Mono’ Stewart
Local Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart is the most decorated adaptive surfer in the world right now and has confirmed his status by winning two events in the UK.
Team of ’54 reunites for hockey club’s 90th birthday party
Mullumbimby Hockey Club hosted a very successful celebration to commemorate their 90th anniversary with around 100 people attending the Mullumbimby Ex-Services.
Surf life savers in line for top awards
Rodney Anderson from the Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore SLSC has been nominated as a finalist for Surf Life Saver of the Year.
Thus Spake Mungo: The Package
Last week Anthony Albanese passed his first test – at least the one the magisterial examiners of The Australian devised for him…
