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Move Beyond Coal turning up heat on government
Move Beyond Coal says it will be staging protests at Labor MP offices around the country over the next week to 'turn up the heat' on the government to stop approving climate-wrecking coal and gas projects.
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Eltham Hotel, noise complaints and cancelled shows
Balancing the needs of a diverse community is always a challenge but it is one that owners of the Eltham Hotel Matt Rabbidge and Luke Sullivan, just 15 minutes from Lismore, are determined to do following complaints about loud music at the pub.
Byron Bay march to focus on Hamas attacks on women
A women’s march is being organised by Northern Rivers group A Mother's Cry in solidarity with Israeli women and girls, and as a response to what the group describes as the UN's 'disturbing and harmful silence, following the brutal Hamas terror attacks in Israel’s south on 7 October.'
Interview with Robyn Davidson, author of the international bestseller Tracks
Byron Writers Festival is thrilled to present Robyn Davidson, author of the international bestseller Tracks, for an intimate conversation with Zacharey Jane about her memoir Unfinished Woman.
Joel Taylor crowned parasurfer champ
Lennox Head parasurfer, Joel Taylor, has been crowned World Champion (prone division) after dominating a week of surf- ing against an international field at California’s Hunting- ton Beach.
Youth wellness app launching Nov 30
A free wellbeing app for young people, developed by young local Indigenous people on the Northern Rivers, is being launched this Thursday, November 30 at the M-Arts in Murwillumbah from 5pm.
Teens call for youth housing support, better transport
Local youth representatives have told Byron Shire Council that young people need their own housing advice service to help them navigate the shire’s treacherous housing market.
Stories about "2014 New Years Eve gig guide":
Rhythm and Cutloose at the Beachy
One, is the prolific club mash DJ of Australia. The other, drum and beatbox specialist. Together they are bringing you a Drums and Turntable show unlike any other with a style they call Partybass.
Rochelle Lees and the crew
One of the many hot bands on the scene, their new lineup is described as one of their best yet, with a strong rhythm section, a guitarist that roars, plus top male and female vocals and harmonies.
Innocent Bystanders on New Years Eve
The Innocent Bystanders are a classic rock cover band playing 60s to 90s music and a sprinkling of now.
The band was established in 1995...
Candy for your ears
Promoting their second studio album Rollin' Down the Highway, Ear Candy write, perform and produce their varying styles of original music from their home-based studio in Brisbane.
Glenn Massey and The Thread see in 2014 at Eltham
Glenn has been playing guitar and singing since the age of seven.
From the right side of the street
Stevenson St. is a dynamic four piece covers band based in South-East Queensland who play top 40 tunes from the sixties through to the latest radio hits.
Nicky’s New Year at Chinderah
Nicky is very passionate about her music, she will blow you away with her amazing voice and captivating, catchy compositions you won’t be able to shake out of your head and leave you wanting more.
Marshall OKell & The Pride in the centre of Byron
Marshall OKell has an exciting new project and new band, Marshall OKell & The Pride.
A tribute to Johnny and June
Covering the lengthy musical career of Johnny Cash, including his many duets with the love of his life June Carter-Cash, Cashville serves up convincing renditions of their combined greatest hits and album track favourites to deliver an authentic Tribute Show.
Tijuana Cartel rolls into Bruns
Tijuana Cartel have been on the road for years now and as many know that road can take a toll.
National News
Industrial relations reform bill passes parliament
New industrial relations laws have passed NSW parliament today, which the government says will create the structure needed to deliver meaningful improvements to wages and conditions for hundreds and thousands of workers in the state.
Local News
Fire ant update in the Tweed
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There were information sessions this morning for local businesses and industry members impacted by the detection of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) at South Murwillumbah, with the opportunity to find out more information about the strategy that the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) are using to contain and eradicate the fire ants.
National News
$15 million to subsidise habitat destruction?
The recently-released NSW Forestry Corporation’s annual report, which shows that taxpayers will again be asked to spend $15 million to subsidise native forest logging, has today been labelled ‘a damning indictment on our state’.
Local News
Lismore Council unveils latest upcycled Christmas tree
Lismore City Council has unveiled its iconic sustainable city Christmas tree. This is the eighth year of Lismore’s upcycled Christmas tree being proudly displayed on the corner of Keen and Magellan streets, following a one-year hiatus after the 2022 flood disaster.
