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Bundjalung host Byron Shire Survival Day
Main Beach Park in Cavanbah – Byron Bay, was the place where both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people gathered yesterday to celebrate the longest-living culture in the world – people who are now living on unceded land.
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New blood running again
If you missed out on tickets to October’s sold-out season of the award-winning local musical New Blood, you will be thrilled to know that it’s back by popular demand for a second season in February. The musical that got the whole region talking is back, for two nights only, at the Byron Theatre, 8–9 February. This new musical, created by local musicians and performers, is an absolute ‘must see’ – it’s funny, deeply moving and resonated loudly with local audiences.
Lennox’s Ollie Sharpe heading to NSW Surf Life Saving Country Charge
Defending Open Iron champion, 17-year-old Ollie Sharpe and his club, Lennox Head-Alstonville SLSC, is preparing to lead the charge for the smaller clubs at the 2023 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships.
Interested in starting a business along the Tweed rail trail?
People interested in starting a business along the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail can now register their interest in joining the Rail Trail Partner Program.
Ballina’s Citizens of the Year announced
Ballina Shire Council announced its Australia Day Awards yesterday at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre. The awards were presented by Sandra Jackson and netballer Liz Ellis, with music by Katie Rutledge and Levi Maxwell. The event was also livestreamed.
Lismore hospital works completed
The final stage of the Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment is now complete, says the NSW Liberals and Nationals government.
Ballina Shire Council Australia Day Ceremony
Ballina Shire Council is hosting an Australia Day ceremony at Lennox Head Cultural Centre, Park Lane, Lennox Head from 9am–11am.
Stories about "Agenda 21":
Fossil-fuel industry’s misinformation campaign working
Peter Olson, Goonengerry. In the battle between the fossil-fuel industry and the environmentalists, to shape the planet’s future ecosystems, the fossil-fuel industry is clearly winning because they have gained control of the belief systems of their opponents.
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Ballina’s Citizens of the Year announced
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Ballina Shire Council announced its Australia Day Awards yesterday at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre. The awards were presented by Sandra Jackson and netballer Liz Ellis, with music by Katie Rutledge and Levi Maxwell. The event was also livestreamed.
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Lismore City Council’s awards ceremony
Sophia Watt was named Lismore City Council’s 2023 Citizen of the Year at an awards ceremony held at the Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre yesterday.
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Police find body of missing Elanora woman
Detectives attached to taskforce Victor Arum investigating the disappearance of 61-year-old Elanora woman Wendy Sleeman have recovered a body and vehicle at Wilston on Brisbane’s inner north yesterday.
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Tweed Council celebrates citizens new and old
Yesterday Tweed Shire Council celebrated members of the community, old and new, with an award ceremony. The Citizen of the Year award went to refugee advocate Joan Henderson of Urliup.
