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Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 10 March, 2021
Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 10 March, 2021
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Bangalow blackspot puts school children at risk
Will action ever be taken to protect school kids getting on and off the bus on Lismore Road, Bangalow as trucks fly by at 80km/h?
Editorial – #ChooseToChallenge the patriarchy
It is easy to think we have almost achieved equality for men and women in a country like Australia – just as long as you don’t think too hard about it.
Nurses call for an improved aged care sector
A ‘walk with nurses’ was held in Mullum last Friday, and aimed to highlight the concern aged care nurses have around fee structures, safety issues and staff training in order to properly care for our elderly.
Leadership lost
Paul Leitch, Ewingsdale
Thanks to Hans Lovejoy for commenting on the proposed Ewingsdale Development (24 February). It is worthwhile noting that...
Interview with Janet Swain
Janet Swain is 14. She’s in love with the tragic and brilliant cellist Jacquleine DuPré. But one day her mother arrives home with a bassoon.
Spring into Scavenge in Lismore this Saturday
Different, fun and rewarding are some of the words used to describe what's going to unfold in Lismore this weekend.
Stories about "child approach":
Man charged with intimidating 10-year-old girl
A man has been charged following investigations into an alleged child approach incident in Lismore last month.
Tweed Heads ‘child approach’ a misunderstanding: police
Police investigating a reported child approach at a Tweed Heads primary school yesterday, have determined the incident was the result of a misunderstanding.
Man sought after children approached at Kingscliff
Police are appealing for witnesses after two children were approached at Kingscliff yesterday evening.
Police seek public help over child approach
Police are appealing for information after a child was approached by a man in a vehicle at Gulmarrad, south of Yamba, last week.
Child approached by stranger at Pottsville
Police are searching for a man in his 50s who approached a 10-year-old girl while she was cycling to school in Pottsville this morning (Thursday February 12).
Murwillumbah girl approached
Police are appealing for information from the public after a girl reported being approached by a man wearing a white hoodie in Murwillumbah yesterday.
Kingscliff man in court over child approach
A 22-year-old man will face court next month following an alleged child approach incident at Kingscliff last week.
Byron Echo
Interview with Mell Coppin and Zara Noruzi, from Byron Comedy Festival
Byron Bay Comedy Festival: Bringing in the Laughs.
Last year wiped out our entire entertainment program, but while things aren’t completely back to normal, it’s looking up. The easing of COVID-19 Public Health restrictions means that smaller events are back!
Byron Echo
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Aged Care Fail
Our aged care system is broken. We didn’t need a Royal Commission to tell us that many of our old people have been abused by the system that is supposed to care for them. But now we have hard evidence that we are failing our elders. Some of the data that has been released is shocking. One in five residents have experienced sexual or physical abuse.
The Good Life
Sowing the seed for a connected, local food chain
Lisa Machin
If you’ve ever been to the New Brighton or Mullum Farmers Markets you’d be forgiven if you thought you were seeing double.
Over the...
The Good Life
The moveable feast
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David Lowe
There’s never been a better time to revisit the classic picnic and its many variants.
With many venues moving to focus on outdoor dining...
