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Entertainment in the Byron Shire and beyond for the week beginning July 28, 2021
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45 Sydney-Ballina travellers exposed to COVID-19
Forty-five travellers from Sydney are being urged to get tested for COVID-19 and continue self-isolation on the Northern Rivers after sharing a flight with a confirmed case.
The truth about Israel
Danny Wakil, Billinudgel
Gareth Smith, you are clearly very passionate, but constantly providing incredibly one-sided opinions, and half-truths get us nowhere...
Navigating through laws around business lockdowns
A flyer circulating within the community is making claims against the government's COVID-19 powers, and provides supporting legislation, claiming...
Beach going, going…
Len Bates, Mullumbimby
I have noticed in the last few years that the poly fibre bags being used to protect the...
Artificial reefs for coastal erosion control
The building of seawalls has been the subject of a controversial court case brought against BSC in recent years. What are the other options?
Strange figures
Alan Dickens, Brunswick Heads
To date (10/07/2021), the inflow into Brunswick Waste Water Treatment Plant has been 1,056,459.53 kilolitres, recycled water...
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.
Local News
Navigating through laws around business lockdowns
A flyer circulating within the community is making claims against the government's COVID-19 powers, and provides supporting legislation, claiming the information provided is to...
Byron Echo
Highest Hapki yusul award given to former Rosebank resident
Ross Kendall
Jarrod Taylor has received the Ninth Dan – the highest award in Hapki yusul, the martial art from which Hapkido is derived, from...
Byron Echo
Opportunities aplenty for young rugby standout
Ross Kendall
Mullumbimby 16-year-old, Raife McKenzie, is a rising star rugby player who has had a big year after winning the country championship, being selected...
Byron Echo
Interview with Felix Riebl from the Cat Empire
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One of the most danceable outfits in the lineup, The Cat Empire make a welcome return to Bluesfest 2021 with their infectious, genre-embracing anthems and a world-class, awe-inspiring show. Last week Seven caught up with co-founder, band leader and principal songwriter, Felix Riebl, from his lockdown hidey hole in Melbourne.
