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Trilogy: New Wave
More than a decade has passed since the original Trilogy (2007), a classic surf film directed by one-time Suffolk Park resident and legendary surf filmmaker Taylor Steele was released. Since then, surfing has transitioned from a countercultural pastime to a mainstream sport. Trilogy: New Wave examines this evolution with a new lens, offering an unexpected perspective of surfing’s present.
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Toothless watchdogs and failed promises
The state of Australia's natural environment is rapidly going from bad to worse, as those in government with a duty of care choose to dress windows and kick potential solutions down the road.
Editorial – The prince of technofeudalism
Facebook turns 20 this year! It started in 2004, and is now ubiquitous among older generations who are addicted to its shifting algorithms that keep them stuck like insects on fly paper.
Save Wallum fundraiser film night, May 5
In an effort to get a delegation of First Peoples and activists to Sydney and Canberra to lobby politicians to save Wallum from being bulldozed, Save Wallum will be holding a film night on Sunday, May 5 at the Picture House in Brunswick Heads.
Mother’s Day: farmers’-market style
Each of us is the product of one: without them we would never have existed. If only for this fact, mothers should be celebrated – and this Mother’s Day, consider serving up a three-course feast for the mother in your life, most of the ingredients springing from a visit to the farmers’ market.
First guests revealed for Byron Writers Fest
The first wave of authors set to grace the Byron Writers Festival stages for the 2024 event have been announced.
Conversations with Mark Swivel
Byron Community College is thrilled to announcement their new series, ‘Conversations with Mark Swivel’. Mark is a well-known man-about-town owing to his dedication to community-building, activism and all the stellar work he does in raising awareness on important topics that affect us all.
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Basketball camp for youth mental health
Recently the ASK Youth team was in action at the Ballina Indoor Sports Centre, delivering the 'Optimise Me' basketball camp to a large group of local kids.
Free training to become a kids soccer coach this weekend
Join up and learn to coach kids soccer this Saturday in Mullumbimby for free. No experience needed.
Learn to coach soccer at Mullumbimby
The Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley Football Club is hosting a free MiniRoos Coaching certificate training course at Pine Avenue, Mullumbimby, this Saturday, March 11.
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Conversations with Mark Swivel
Byron Community College is thrilled to announcement their new series, ‘Conversations with Mark Swivel’. Mark is a well-known man-about-town owing to his dedication to community-building, activism and all the stellar work he does in raising awareness on important topics that affect us all.
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German Film Festival
Palace Cinemas are delighted to present the 2024 HSBC German Film Festival in collaboration with German Films. The 2024 line-up features many superb offerings including six films direct from the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), a selection of the best new German cinema and exciting new films for budding cinephiles in the Kino for Kids side bar, presented by the Goethe-Institut.
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It’s the Byron Caper!
Like your entertainment served up with delicious food and booze? Then this one’s for you! Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival is thrilled to announce the return of the ‘Dinner & Show’ at Brunswick Picture House for two nights only on Saturday, 18 May and Sunday, 19 May.
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Summer of Harold
In a change of pace, the Uki Moon Theatre are excited to announce their first production for 2024 – the comedic trio of plays, Summer of Harold, by award-winning playwright Hilary Bell and directed by Penny Irving.
