So many people I know are deeply traumatised by the increasing darkness in the world – Gaza, Ukraine, the outrageous antics of Trump and his handpicked MAGA extremists, and now a war between Israel and Iran, not to mention the heartbreaking climate crisis.
Former local NSW Nationals MP, Donald Page, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
The other day in Mullumbimby, I struck up a conversation with a lovely person on a tree-lined street. After the usual pleasantries, we moved on to a subject dear to the hearts of English ex-pats like me – the weather.
Áine Tyrell was at the Bruns Picture House on Sunday, 8 June to give her final concert for a while.
More than 160 heavyweights in the Australian and international literary scene will explore the important themes shaping our world at the scenic Bangalow Showground from August 8 to 10.
The church, and her involvement in it, have always been a big part of Gill Lomath’s life.
Congratulations to John Nardi, who will be receiving the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of his decades of dedicated service to the Rural Fire Service.
Goonengerry solicitor Melissa Begg was a true friend, keen traveller, loving partner and a brilliant, gutsy lawyer who dedicated a large part of her working life to the advancement of Aboriginal land rights in NSW.
Woahhh the grinding rubber wheels of progress will once again touch Byron’s potholed roads as councillors and staff meet this Thursday in their never-ending live streamed reality show called ‘local governance’.
Anxiety disorders are the world’s most common mental health issue. And women are twice as likely to be diagnosed than men
There must be something in the water colours in the Northern Rivers, as another local junior has had her work hung on the walls of the Art Gallery of NSW, in Sydney, as a finalist in the Young Archies.
In regard to Hans Lovejoy’s Editorial (4 June), it does appear that our uber-wealthy Gina Rinehart is already our biggest taxpayer. Together with all the corporate tax received from those filthy mining companies, the robbing banks and the overcharging supermarket...
I didn’t know Mr Evans but I’m pleased to be able to make a donation to his welfare and appalled by the circumstances that led to his injuries. Are we to expect reparations from the lunatic that ran into...
Thanks to Larissa Waters (new federal Greens leader) for using the right language on ABC Radio National last week: we are in a ‘cost-of-living crisis’. Calling it a ‘housing crisis’ is just a big green light to property developers,...
How many people know that Lismore City Council (LCC) is about to take away their right to know about, or object to, many developments? Even next-door neighbours to developments will lose their right to be notified. People can be forgiven...
I recently visited the beautiful Byron Bay and region for a holiday. I was disappointed to see cafe after cafe after cafe using imported soy milk even though the Byron region is barely an hour away from the largest...
I was appalled to read David Heilpern’s latest column urging police to persecute street campers (4 June). Our privileged professor of law fails to appreciate these opportunistic travellers might be making your coffee or doing those minimum wage jobs...
The Bangalow Community Association has objected against a planned $13m upgrade of the town’s iconic pub, saying that amended plans, ‘do not adequately address the numerous community concerns.
There must be something in the water colours in the Northern Rivers, as another local junior has had her work hung on the walls of the Art Gallery of NSW, in Sydney, as a finalist in the Young Archies.
A large exclusive 39-large-lot greenfield development between Uncle Toms and Mullumbimby will be voted upon by councillors on Thursday, which has been the subject of countless stuff-ups by the applicant and Council planning staff.
Everyone always says, ‘you should look after yourself’. I have always wondered what they mean. Do I have food in my teeth? Am I looking a bit rough? Is my tag sticking out? Does my breath smell? Did I even ask you?
I have recently been holidaying in Iluka and was amazed that there are bike tracks everywhere, reducing car traffic and making life very pleasant indeed. Clarence Valley Shire sure looks after its residents. I find it egregious and unbelievable...
I’ve given up my walk on the beach this morning to defend our ugly bitumen beach carpark. Sad because I did want to experience a little natural foreshore around our beautiful township and of course I’m spoiled for choice....
In response to Stephen Bland’s letter suggesting that Rusty Miller try walking – assuming that everyone can walk. Tell that to the disabled people in our community. At the recent adaptive surf carnival the carpark was essential in getting disabled...
There was movement at Brunswick Bowls Club, for the word had got around, That the Ladies Fours Championship had come into town. The crowd were astounded by the way the kitty shook, Every time the bowls got closer to get a better...
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