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Funding needed to ensure effective mental health response following disasters like the 2022 floods
From coercive control, to youth mental health and mental health worker burnout the failure of government to fund effective services that fit the needs of the Northern Rivers community was a key part of the discussion of the Mental Health Inquiry held in Lismore.
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He’s a sharp one
Akmal, renowned for his sharp wit, returns to the stage with a daring twist: performing nude to the delight of thousands. Despite competition from a diverse comedy scene, his show promises hilarity and honesty, drawing on his Arabic roots and immigrant experiences.
It’s Faaaaaaaaaaaaat Albert
Fat Albert is essentially a cover band who have branched out into original music that feels right to play, coming straight from the balls and soul of Rock’n’Roll! In the past few years, notching up over 1,000 live shows, the boys have done supports, played alongside, and shared the stage with many local and international acts, such as: Coolio, Wolfmother, The Beautiful Girls, Amity Affliction, (The Tea Party’s Jeff Martin), The Screaming Jets, Choirboys, The Radiators, The Feelers, Gasoline Inc, Marshall and the Fro, Dallas Frasca, and Oh Mercy.
Man charged over alleged driving offences – Casino
A man has been charged with 26 offences following an investigation into alleged dangerous driving.
In January 2024, police from...
Byron Council-led land trust idea reemerges
Nearly three years after first seeking to establish a Byron Shire Council-led land trust, staff have now recommended reapplying to the state government
Body of missing man located – Coffs Harbour
The body of a man reported missing from Coffs Harbour has been located.
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Australia Day (26 January) has come and gone, yet again.
Social media posts are filled with bitching about Aussies staking...
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Northern Rivers disaster survivor groups form alliance
Sixty people came to a community led disaster recovery forum and workshop in Ballina on Monday, organisers said, nearly two years on from the floods and landslides of 2022.
Local News
Vagina Conversations opens to a full house
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The Vagina Conversations took to the stage on Valentine's Day for their first show at the Brunswick Picture House.
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Have we already exceeded 1.5°C of warming?
A study published in Nature Climate Change has suggested we have seriously underestimated global warming, with the Earth already well over 1.5°C above preindustrial levels.
Political Comment
Frogs, fertility, toads and drugs
My mother inculcated me with a love of science, which somehow survived a run of sadistic chemistry teachers who staggeringly discouraged creative experiments in the lab. Like making LSD, and smallish explosive devices.
Byron Echo
Singhs Tyre & Mechanical Byron Bay closes Feb 15
After 25 years of serving the community, Singhs Tyre & Mechanical will close its doors on Thursday, February 15 at 4pm.
The shop is located...
