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Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.
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Here’s to the Flotilla

The Global Sumud Flotilla is about brave people doing exceptional things with skill, compassion, colour, spirit and gruff chutzpah. Would...
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Appeal to locate teen missing near Lismore

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from The Channon, north of Lismore.
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The Grigoryan brothers and others

The internationally-acclaimed Grigoryan Brothers – Slava and Leonardo, are set to bring their extraordinary musicianship to Brunswick Picture House...
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Tropical soda apple eradication project spans 130km of the Richmond River

A major regional effort to manage a highly invasive weed has been completed across the Far North Coast, says Rous County Council (Rous), "marking an important step forward in protecting local agriculture and the environment".  
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Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.
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Bayside blues

Hi beautiful community, I am concerned for the whole Shire. Our stormwater and sewage systems have been affected by the...
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Stories about "Byron Writers Festival 2024":

Byron Writers Festival continues its success 

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There were more than 160 writers and speakers featured across six stages at last weekend's Byron Writers Festival in Bangalow with close to 10,000 patrons attending.
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Byron Writers Festival 2024 opens Friday

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Byron Writers Festival opens on Friday with more than 160 writers and experts in over 130 different sessions and over 170 volunteers who make this amazing event possible.
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Cheer up, slow down, chill out at Byron Writers Festival

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With just one week until Byron Writers Festival 2024, take in the good vibes coming to Bangalow Showground.
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Getting into Deep Water with James Bradley

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James Bradley’s magnificent book Deep Water is a hymn to the beauty, mystery and wonder of the ocean. Byron Writers Festival spoke with him about the world beneath.
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Kids Big Day Out – festival fun for all the family!

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On Sunday 11 August at Byron Writers Festival the Lilly Pilly marquee transforms into a giant immersive storytelling arena where authors and illustrators will entertain, inspire and delight.
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Inspiring the next gen of readers

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A stellar line-up of authors and performers will entertain the younger generation of readers and authors, with the return of the Byron Writers Festival’s Kids Big Day Out.
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Hot button issues explored at Byron Writers Festival

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This year’s festival features the authors of topical new books on politics in America, India, and the Middle East, as well as feminism, land rights, inequality, law and media.
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A Seat at My Table: Philoxenia, by Kon & Sia Karapanagiotidis

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This is a beautiful cookbook rich in colour, flavours, history, culture and heart. Who better to document Greek recipes than Greek-Australian Kon Karapanagiotidis, someone...
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Byron Writers Festival: interview with Irish novelist Caoilinn Hughes

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Byron Writers Festival caught up with Irish storyteller Caoilinn Hughes about her latest novel, The Alternatives.
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Young readers well catered for with contemporary books and rising stars

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This year’s festival features some of the buzziest young authors, including Bri Lee, author of Eggshell Skull with a new novel called The Work. Lee will appear alongside zeitgeisty author Jessie Tu with The Honeyeater.
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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

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Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 
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Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

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The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.
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Festival and event grants on offer

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Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.
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Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

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Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.
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