30.4 C
Byron Shire
February 10, 2025
Home Tags Arts Northern Rivers

Latest News

Something extra for NSW nurses and midwives

The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has called on the Minns government to put its extra share of federal health funding towards NSW nurses and midwives’ wages.

Other News

Grants for local groups to reduce isolation among older people

Lismore MP Janelle Saffin says that two local grant recipients will use the State funding to support innovative projects which aim to reduce social isolation among older people in the Lismore district and in the Murwillumbah area.

Law Enforcement Conduct Commission monitor Casino investigation

Following an alleged police pursuit and crash in Casino at 4.10am on Saturday, 25 January, 2025 the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is independently monitoring the investigation of the critical incident.

Bangalow’s heritage under pressure

The proposed demolition/relocation of a home in Banglaow that had previously been classified as voluntary heritage listed by Council has sparked concerns from residents.

Riotous and radical

Local audiences are in for a raucous, rebellious, and radically-inclusive experience that is the sensational Church of the Clitori,...

Ban the banner

Flags on stands and banners are waving more and more. Outside cafes, food stands, shops, and pub owners seem...

Keep an eye out for vulnerable shorebirds

State and local authorities are pleading with locals and visitors alike to take care not to disrupt the nesting activities of threatened shorebirds when they go to the beach and fragile estuarine environments this summer.

Stories about "Arts Northern Rivers":

Arts Northern Rivers to launch ‘Who We Are’ project in 2025

Arts Northern Rivers has celebrated its success in 2024 and is looking to launch the Who We Are project in 2025. 

CASP funding for four Northern Rivers projects supporting the arts

From supporting emerging youth artists to mentoring emerging writers Arts Northern Rivers Country Arts Support Program 2023 is supporting a diverse range of projects.

Art Market Celebrates Bundjalung Culture

Arts Northern Rivers presents the Art on Bundjalung Market, celebrating the creative and cultural heritage of the Bundjalung region.

Ballina Council June wrap-up

June's meeting covered a lot of ground as Ballina's councillors positioned themselves for local elections coming in September.

Ballina parts ways with Arts Northern Rivers

A discussion about funding priorities for the next year became a debate about local versus regional arts funding at the last Ballina Shire Council meeting.

What’s the big idea?

During the pandemic, we have had lots of time to think and many of us have come up with ideas that could be the next big thing – Arts Northern Rivers want to know all about it.

NORPA chief calls for Northern Rivers artists to respond to axing of fed gov arts dept

‘I feel like it's time to have a response to the way in which taxpayer’s money is being worked with,’ says NORPA Artistic Director Julian Louis.

Recognising local Widjabul‐Wyabul artists

Recognising the importance of local artists Lismore Regional Gallery and Arts Northern Rivers are seeking expressions of interest to create a strong new work of art in the Lismore quadrangle that will create a focal point for the entrance to the new Lismore Regional Gallery.

Northern Rivers’ youngest little hall celebrates a birthday

Most of the region’s halls brought to life as part of Arts Northern Rivers’ If These Halls Could Talk project are historic structures dating back a century or more. But Broadwater’s Rileys Hill Hall is just about to celebrate its 20th birthday.

Candidates versus culture vultures at arts, media forum

The three main contenders for the seat of Page will face the scrutiny of arts lovers at a specially convened candidates’ forum next week.

Hundreds gather in Lismore for trans rally

'Right now Queensland lawmakers and politicians are ignoring the advice of the many science and health experts who know for a fact that denying essential healthcare to trans youth costs lives.'

Prime minister visits Lennox Head

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was on the North Coast last Friday to announce that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will deliver $3 million for a North Coast Crime Prevention Infrastructure Action Plan.

Diversity is weakness, according to some

Until recently the acronym DEI was unknown in Australia. Now it's become one of those annoying Americanisms like vacation, SUV and soda which are steadily invading our language. Like 'woke', its meaning has been inverted by malicious actors seeking to confuse, divide and conquer.

Women take over Stone & Wood for IWD event

In preparation for a day when women will take over the brewery, the women of Stone & Wood were recently joined by local creative women and not-for-profit founders, to brew a beer together ahead of International Women's Day.