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Happiness
Mick woke up this morning to a great epiphany. So, we’ve decided to forget all our activism, we’re going...
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Vax the child
I am writing about the upcoming COVID-19 vaccinations for children. I am and remain a vax-sceptic. My reasons are...
Holy Joe: premium cold-drip coffee and medicinal mushrooms
After a long addiction to regular espresso and an urge to try something new, lifelong tinkerer James Bullock hammered...
First Byron Shire Council meeting postponed
Byron Shire Council’s first meeting of newly minted councillors was to take place today, 20 January, however, the storm of COVID-19 that is taking place across the country led to it being postponed.
Mullumbimby Indian Restaurant
The Mullum Indian Restaurant is situated, conveniently, a short drive from town, at the Mullumbimby Golf Club and...
Community the big winner at Rotary Duck Race
The Richmond River at Fawcett Park in Ballina was full of colour on the weekend for the 30th Rotary Duck Race. The event has raised a quarter of a million dollars for charity over its history in Ballina.
Over 1,000 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Northern Rivers
There have been 1,099 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWHD) to 8pm 18...
Stories about "Bundjalung":
Art Market Celebrates Bundjalung Culture
Arts Northern Rivers presents the Art on Bundjalung Market, celebrating the creative and cultural heritage of the Bundjalung region.
Vale Aunty Dulcie Nicholls 21.10.29 – 19.09.21
There is deep sadness in the community at the passing of Arakwal elder and matriarch, Dulcie Joan Nicholls, nee Kay, who was a proud Bundjalung woman born on Country at Tallow Creek, Byron Bay, October 21, 1929.
Lismore Council’s historic vote to hand back Banyam Baigham
In an emotional and historic vote, Lismore City Council last night passed a motion to hand back Banyam Baigham - Sleeping Lizard, known as the North Lismore Plateau, to the Traditional Custodians.
January 26 – a conflicting day for Australians
January 26. A conflicting date for many Australians. For some, this date reflects over 200 years of destruction and denigration of our traditional customs, values, languages, and cultural landscapes.
Storylines: Bring back the balance
There was a time when humans were content with living in harmony with nature, our struggles were elemental and intricately connected to our survival.
Catching up with Ballina MP Tamara Smith
In the first of a two part series, the Greens MP for Ballina, Tamara Smith, talks about some of the big issues in her electorate.
Calls for a Bundjalung Cultural Centre in Ballina
Community member Eli Cook is calling for a new Bundjalung Cultural Centre for Ballina. A petition to Ballina Council has already gathered over 1,100 signatures in support.
Bundjalung artivism to raise funds for the Plateau
The North Lismore Plateau is of great significance to the Bundjalung people. It has been a long battle for the Bundjalung people to stop the works at the North Lismore Plateau and it has been an ongoing financial stress for those opposing the project.
Always was, always will be…
Yesterday the Federal Court convened at Brunswick Heads to recognise the native title rights of the Bundjalung People of Byron Bay.
Bundjalung story and NORPA deliver ‘Djurra’
Inspired by a Bundjalung creation story called Three Brothers, NORPA’s latest offering is a mesmerising dance theatre piece called Djurra.
Byron Echo
Boat people we are
We here in this country, now called Australia, need to be reminded that we started off as ‘boat people’.
The First Fleet arrived (including my...
Byron Echo
Israel and Palestine
As an apologist for Israel, Michael Burd (Letters, 12 January) conveniently ignores the harsh truth of Israel’s brutal oppression, while claiming there are two...
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Greens Mandy Nolan to hold community forum in support of nurses and paramedics
Locally and across the state nurses, and paramedics are struggling in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as they are being asked to do double shifts and manage effectively in health system that is struggling to cope. This has led to an increasing number of nurses and paramedics resigning.
Local News
NSW COVID update on COVID deaths – vax stats and comorbidities
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet again opened his COVID update with condolences to families who have lost loved ones, and thanks to the ‘inspirational work of our health workers'.
