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Byron Drift Cafe offers a delicious escape

Nestled on Fletcher Street in Byron Bay, Byron Drift Cafe is a vibrant and welcoming gem that seamlessly blends...

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Imagine

In regard to Hans Lovejoy’s Editorial (4 June), it does appear that our uber-wealthy Gina Rinehart is already our...

Temporary traffic changes – Hinterland Way, Newrybar

Landslip repair works along Hinterland Way, Newrybar will be carried out  from today, Tuesday, 17 June, 2025.

Throwing their arms around you

Twice a year Big Voice Choirs from Brunswick Heads and Murwillumbah join together to present an epic fundraising concert. So far, in the last year, they have supported Northern Rivers for Refugees and Murwillumbah Community Centre’s youth music program.

Áine bids farewell – for now

Áine Tyrell was at the Bruns Picture House on Sunday, 8 June to give her final concert for a while.

$13m Bangalow pub reno on public exhibition

The Bangalow Community Association has objected against a planned $13m upgrade of the town’s iconic pub, saying that amended plans, ‘do not adequately address the numerous community concerns.

Lismore’s DISengagement

How many people know that Lismore City Council (LCC) is about to take away their right to know about,...

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Social cohesion in Australia – is it just another illusion?

Sussan Ley, the new Liberal leader, has been quick to condemn Anthony Albanese for his inadequate support of the Israeli military attacks on Hamas. According to Ley, the prime minister is seriously damaging Australia’s strong record of ‘social cohesion.’

Where is the government’s duty of care?

2024 is now officially the hottest year ever recorded on our planet, easily beating the previous record year of 2023 as we collectively travel up the exponential curve towards catastrophe.

Crypto politics and techno visions

Cryptocurrency interests played a significant role in the recent election of Donald Trump in the United States, outspending oil companies, banks and Elon Musk, and they have already been rewarded, with Bitcoin now hovering around $100,000USD, a historic high. Now the crypto bros are pushing for 'sensible' regulation in Australia, and are hard at work lobbying both sides of politics.

Pollies, perks and pitfalls

What would Ben Chifley say? PM Anthony Albanese's bizarre timing in buying an oceanfront mansion during a national cost of living and housing crisis has been the focus of a concerted media pile-on in the last week, but the hypocrisy of the other parties also needs to be called out.

Voting under the influence

As Australia slavishly follows the worst American precedents, along with its presidents, it's worth keeping an eye on the worrying state of democracy in that country.

Aus population now 27.1 million

The Australian Bureau of Statistics says data shows the population increased by two point three per cent to 27.1 million people by end of March 2024.

Before the truth has got its pants on

Lying in politics reached a new low last week when United States Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance said he had to 'create stories' in order to get the attention of the media, even if that meant demonising innocent people who have already suffered more than most.

It’s silly red noses day

Have you’ve seen red clown noses on people and dogs and even cars and buses this morning? Today marks the 36th annual Red Nose Day, with Australians getting silly to stop little lives being cut short and ensure grieving families get the support they need.

Kieren’s big run for cancer prevention

Actor and executive producer, Kieren Devisser, is running 2,000km across Australia to help raise awareness and raise funds for pancreatic cancer prevention.

RDAA celebrating all that is Blak

The Rural Doctors Association Australia (RDAA) is encouraging members to show their support and celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, not only during NAIDOC week, but through their medical practice all year round.

NRYO 2025 enrolments open

Calling all young musicians! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the Northern Rivers Youth Orchestra (NRYO) in Lismore this July.

Burn After Dark: Three Blue Ducks Winter Festival

The Three Blue Ducks have certainly come up with something different for the fourth of July in Australia, something that celebrates what’s special about...

Throwing their arms around you

Twice a year Big Voice Choirs from Brunswick Heads and Murwillumbah join together to present an epic fundraising concert. So far, in the last year, they have supported Northern Rivers for Refugees and Murwillumbah Community Centre’s youth music program.

Wiggle it a little bit or a lot!

Winter Wiggle will be rocking the solstice this weekend with stellar DJs Halo, Daddy Issues, Jason Lewis, Pob, Curly Si & Sol Array.