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Splendour 2024 cancelled
It's official, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.
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Save Wallum finalist in NSW 2024 environment awards
The Save Wallum campaign has been named as a finalist in the Nature Conservation Council of NSW Environment Awards 2024. The award ceremony will be held in Sydney tonight, and Save Wallum spokesperson and ecologist James Barrie will be attending with Tegan Kitt, another founding member of the group.
Democracy on the ropes?
The ancient idea of democracy is under threat around the world. Today, there are only 63 democracies compared to 74 autocracies, and many of these democracies are highly problematic.
Biz confidence up, says Business NSW
The state's peak body for business says confidence in the sector has increased but cost of living pressures continue to impact customer spending.
Bay FM community radio celebrates digital upgrade
Volunteers from Byron and across the Northern Rivers celebrated nearly $100,000 worth of new studio equipment at Bay FM Community Radio station on the weekend.
Cinema: Wicked Little Letters
Based on a true scandal that stunned 1920s England, Wicked Little Letters centres on neighbours Edith Swan and Rose Gooding in the seaside town of Littlehampton.
Splendour 2024 cancelled
It's official, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.
Stories about "crash":
Man killed in car crash near Coffs Harbour
A 76-year-old man died when the car he was driving crashed about 35 kms northwest of Coffs Harbour last Friday afternoon, police said.
Teenager in Tenterfield crash dies in hospital
Police say they’re investigating a crash that killed a teenager in Tenterfield last week.
Motorcyclist dead after falling to M1 at Chinderah, hit twice
An emergency on the M1 led to its partial closure near the Queensland border this morning.
Fatal aircraft crash in the Scenic Rim
Two people have been located deceased following a light plane crash at Dugandan, in the Scenic Rim yesterday, January 14.
Two teens killed in weekend crash near Casino
Police say a man and a woman died in a single-vehicle crash south of Casino Saturday night.
Two dead in Tabulam stolen car crash
Police on Monday morning said the car involved in Tabulam's fatal crash on the weekend was stolen.
Man in fifties killed in Stokers Siding crash
A man believed to be in his fifties has died in a crash at Stokers Siding early this morning, police say.
62-year-old man dies at Brunswick Heads crash site
NSW Police say a man died on Friday following a crash between a ute and a truck near Brunswick Heads.
Fatal single-vehicle crash in Kyogle
NSW Police say a man has died following a single-vehicle crash at Kyogle this morning.
Driver dies in Tumbulgum crash
NSW Police say an investigation is underway after a man died following a single-vehicle crash at Tumbulgum yesterday.
Byron Echo
We just love him!
If you’re over 50 you might not be a fan of Tom Jones, but you can bet your mum is. If you’re under 40 you might not even know who he is, but your grandmother probably wet her pants at the mere mention of his name.
Byron Echo
Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod
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If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit.
Local News
Save Wallum finalist in NSW 2024 environment awards
The Save Wallum campaign has been named as a finalist in the Nature Conservation Council of NSW Environment Awards 2024. The award ceremony will be held in Sydney tonight, and Save Wallum spokesperson and ecologist James Barrie will be attending with Tegan Kitt, another founding member of the group.
National News
New report highlights gaps in rural and remote health
The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report has just been released. Presenting the latest data on the health of rural and remote Australians and evidence on service gaps, it identifies issues in urgent need of attention from service providers, funders, partners and policy makers.