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Entertainment in the Byron Shire and beyond for the week beginning July 28, 2021
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Independent councillor calls for online voting
A manageable and easy-to-navigate system was necessary, Cr Allsop said, one that allowed 'equal presence for all candidates'.
Spyware unplugged – New software attacks cast a light on cybersecurity
A major investigation conducted by news organisations has found that governments around the world may have been spied on by a malicious software called Pegasus.
Highest Hapki yusul award given to former Rosebank resident
Ross Kendall
Jarrod Taylor has received the Ninth Dan – the highest award in Hapki yusul, the martial art from...
Ink Gin still a winner
S Haslam
Has it already been six years since I first saw a demonstration of the curious colour-changing properties of...
John ‘Strop’ Cornell dies
John Cornell, a character credited with initiating major change in Byron Bay after his purchase of the Beach Hotel, has died at his home in Byron Bay, aged 80, surrounded by his wife Delvene Delaney and family.
Lismore Hospital redevelopment site temporarily closed after COVID-19 exposure risk
Work at the Lismore Base Hospital Stage 3C redevelopment site was temporarily paused late on Tuesday 20 July over COVID exposure risks.
Stories about "Bankstown City Netball Association":
Netball takes our girls south
Local netballers will soon head to Sydney for the 2013 Netball NSW State Age Championships. Ballina Netball Association will field four teams in Divisions...
Local News
Navigating through laws around business lockdowns
A flyer circulating within the community is making claims against the government's COVID-19 powers, and provides supporting legislation, claiming the information provided is to...
Byron Echo
Highest Hapki yusul award given to former Rosebank resident
Ross Kendall
Jarrod Taylor has received the Ninth Dan – the highest award in Hapki yusul, the martial art from which Hapkido is derived, from...
Byron Echo
Opportunities aplenty for young rugby standout
Ross Kendall
Mullumbimby 16-year-old, Raife McKenzie, is a rising star rugby player who has had a big year after winning the country championship, being selected...
Byron Echo
Interview with Felix Riebl from the Cat Empire
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One of the most danceable outfits in the lineup, The Cat Empire make a welcome return to Bluesfest 2021 with their infectious, genre-embracing anthems and a world-class, awe-inspiring show. Last week Seven caught up with co-founder, band leader and principal songwriter, Felix Riebl, from his lockdown hidey hole in Melbourne.
