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Bancks shortlisted for children’s book awards
Local author Tristan Bancks’s novel Scar Town has been shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards Book of the Year.
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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Music to Our Ears
A world where generative AI creates music according to the algorithms of what we like. A beige supermarket of our bias. I wonder how we even know what we like, if we only hear what an algorithm identifies what we like. It’s like being dressed by your mother, forever. Where are the doors to sublime new experiences? The revelation? The inspiration? Where is the moment of wonder? Where is the magic of discovery?
HECS debts to increase by 4.7 per cent
What does local Federal Labor MP, Justine Elliot, think of the expected increase of HECS loans, which are set to soar by 4.7 per cent on June 1?
Alliance for Nature NSW calls Minns Government to account over habitat clearing
The Alliance for Nature NSW says critical environmental reforms have been delayed and ignored, with concerning indications that some members of the Minns Cabinet are seeking to water down or simply not enact these election commitments.
Four charged following domestic violence operation – Casino, Tabulam, Muli Muli and Ballina
Three men and a woman have been charged following an operation in the Casino and Tabulam areas.
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First guests revealed for Byron Writers Fest
The first wave of authors set to grace the Byron Writers Festival stages for the 2024 event have been announced.
Man dies after being stabbed – Coffs Harbour
An investigation is underway after a man died after being stabbed at Coffs Harbour on Thursday.
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Body of missing Blue Knob camper found
A body has been located after a large-scale search for a man reported as missing last week in bushland at Blue Knob near Nimbin. The body, believed to be that of Damien Roadley was recovered at about 11.45am Saturday.
Young man killed in Casino logging accident
Police are still investigating what caused the death of a 24-year-old man conducting logging operations near Casino on Tuesday.
Gold Coast skier dies after north coast accident
Gold Coast water skier Jared ‘Jed’ Coey has died in hospital following an accident in the Grafton Bridge to Bridge race on Sunday.
Byron woman killed in fall from flying fox
Police are preparing a report for the coroner after a 26-year-old Byron Bay woman celebrating the Australia Day weekend at a rural property in Billinudgel, died on Sunday afternoon after falling from a flying fox.
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Reflections yet to reply on court orders update
Long-standing court orders placed upon NSW government-run corporation Reflections, appear to be not fulfilled.
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HECS debts to increase by 4.7 per cent
What does local Federal Labor MP, Justine Elliot, think of the expected increase of HECS loans, which are set to soar by 4.7 per cent on June 1?
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No more video meetings on the go for Ballina Shire Councillors
Dodgy reception and dangerous driving have been cited as concerns prompting a recent majority Ballina Shire Council vote to ban members attending meetings by video in a moving car.
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Byron biz breakfast on May 14
The Byron business community are invited for a networking breakfast on Tuesday, May 14 from 7.30am at Fishheads.
