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Taste the delights to come your way as part of the Northern Rivers Food Harvest Food Trail
Today saw the first of a series of special tasting events by the 'Taste The Harvest’ in collaboration with Byron Visitor Centre with the giving away complimentary breakfasts.
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Tweed under biosecurity exclusion zone after fire ants found
The NSW government has introduced an emergency biosecurity exclusion zone in the Tweed Shire after the discovery of fire ants in NSW for the first time last week.
Byron Councillors look for pay rise
Byron Shire's mayors and councillors have suffered from a ‘longstanding undervaluation’ of their work and should receive significantly more...
Food a ‘basic human right’ – roundtable explores our sustainable food future
The intersection of housing, interest rate rises and food and how food security can be achieved for the Northern Rivers was under discussion yesterday in Ballina at a roundtable that sought to understand the future of sustainable food systems in the region.
109 climate action activist arrests at Newcastle Port as G20 countries fail to reduce emissions and global warming continues
Police say they’ve charged more than a hundred protesters at the Rising Tide Newcastle Port blockade after three days of demonstrations.
From the Deep South to the Far North
A Message from Tasmania: ‘If you care about what you eat, be careful what you buy.’ A campaign to protect some of Australia’s most pristine waterways from industrial destruction is being launched nationally at the Brunswick Picture House on Friday evening at a live music and video event.
What if?
The purpose of increasing interest rates as a ‘blunt instrument’ to lower inflation, is simply to take disposable income...
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Xavier Rudd to open Byron’s brand-new live venue, The Green Room
On Saturday, November 26 Xavier Rudd plays his 88th and final show for 2022 when he opens The Green Room, a 1,500+ capacity venue on the Bluesfest site.
Rudd plays Gate A for Bentley
A steady stream of world class local and international musicians have been making their way to Gate A at the Bentley Blockade to help Rock the Gate in support of protectors of the planned test site. Last night it was Xavier Rudd and Lisa Hunt who entertained the troops.
Bobby Alu wants to Take It Slow
It’s ironic that Bobby Alu’s Take It Slow tour zooms around the country at breakneck speed. Bobby has 27 dates, including six with Xavier Rudd, before summer begins.
You Know Bobby?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lz8Q2HznbKM
After a massive summer playing packed out stages at Woodford, Earth Freq, Folk Rhythm and Life Festival and more, Bobby Alu is proud to...
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Eltham Hotel, noise complaints and cancelled shows
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Balancing the needs of a diverse community is always a challenge but it is one that owners of the Eltham Hotel Matt Rabbidge and Luke Sullivan, just 15 minutes from Lismore, are determined to do following complaints about loud music at the pub.
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Armed robbery Burleigh Heads
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a liquor store in Burleigh Heads on November 28.
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Bruem’s balloon amendment burst as Ballina Council votes to protect wildlife
Ballina Shire’s balloon ban is to stay in place after a failed attempt by at least one conservative councillor to weaken rules aimed at protecting wildlife and reducing litter.
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Truth-telling beyond the Voice referendum
In order to transcend the disappointment of the Voice referendum, many political and Aboriginal leaders are focusing on ‘truth-telling’.
