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Embarking on adventure
The 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to Brunswick Heads and the Picture House is calling all adventurers, thrill-seekers, and lovers of the great outdoors. With only two screenings scheduled for 23 and 24 May, tickets are selling fast.
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No room for koalas in budget?
Friends of the Koala is not impressed by the lack of provision for wildlife protection in the federal budget announced last night, as species including the koala move closer to extinction.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: It’s a Sign
Someone is taking down signs. You know who you are. Right now, I bet you are sitting at home with a bunch of corflutes from the Byron Comedy Festival, and a bunch of other local events, feeling powerful in your sad fight against fun.
National Volunteer Week honouring locals who give back
Tweed Shire Council will use National Volunteer Week to celebrate the significant contribution volunteers make across the Tweed, and to spotlight those who selflessly give back to the community.
Lismore is getting set to celebrate diversity with Pride Month
June will see the celebration of Pride Month and Lismore will be celebrating with Project Pride.
‘Lismore and the rainbow...
New Murwillumbah pump station build underway
There is no denying that Murwillumbah floods and locals are hoping that the construction of a new stormwater pump...
Editorial – Just another unjust moment in history
Justice has been served and it’s a shit sandwich: whistleblower David McBride is now the first person to be sentenced to jail in Australia for reporting war crimes.
Stories about "Ageism":
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Praise the Madonna!
I love Madonna. Not her music so much. It’s not my jam. She’s such an incredible artist, that doesn’t matter. Because she is more than her music - she is iconic. I love her. I love how brave she is. I love how relentlessly authentic she is. I love how she doesn’t give a F. I love how she doesn’t listen to the dominant narrative. I love how she becomes the narrative. I love her sense of play. Her lack of shame. Her ability to stand in who she is and radiate positivity. It’s powerful. And it’s unique.
From cool towns to swimmer safety and ageism – there’s plenty on for Tweed Council today
Locals say Cudgen Creek is being ‘loved to death’, putting people at risk. Councillor James Owen will bring the issue to today's Tweed Council meeting while Cr Dr Nola Firth will be looking at the importance of cool towns and ageism.
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Dance for Brazil
The Mahico and Aruanda crews are joining hands to invite the entire community to be a part of Dance for Brazil – a day to flood Brazil with support, this Sunday in Byron Bay.
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Adam says it’s time for a Sunday bus for north Byron Shire
As many people are aware, there is no public transport in the north of Byron Shire on Sundays, making it difficult for people, young people in particular, to get to where they want to go. Adam Luck has decided to take action on this problem.
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Lismore is getting set to celebrate diversity with Pride Month
June will see the celebration of Pride Month and Lismore will be celebrating with Project Pride.
‘Lismore and the rainbow region’s vibrant LGBTIQ+ community invites...
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Angels Beach Drive, East Ballina temporarily closed today
Angels Beach Drive, East Ballina has been temporarily closed due to a broken water main just north of Prospect Bridge.
