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Splendour 2024 cancelled
It's official, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.
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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Why Being Seen is Beautiful
There is something profound about being seen. Being accepted and loved for exactly who you are. It’s life changing. It’s simple. It’s transformative. But some people don’t get to experience this. Nearly half of transgender Australians have attempted suicide.That data tells the very real impact of discrimination, stigma and lack of access to gender-affirming surgery. I write this as a woman who was born a woman, who identifies as a woman. I’ll admit, that even in that gender role, that fits within the societal binary, I’ve had my own challenges.
UK court seeks assurances from US over Julian Assange
The UK High Court of Justice has released a 66 page judgement seeking more information from the United States relating to Australian citizen Julian Assange, which it says it needs before deciding whether to grant the WikiLeaks founder leave to appeal his extradition.
Community grants on offer
Ingrained Foundation is running its fifth annual grants program, with a funding pool of $150,000.
Workshop in Creative Writing For Beginners
Have you always felt like you have a novel in you, but don’t know where to start? Or have...
Mullum pods
They look so uninviting and dismal. It would not cost a lot to change the name to ‘tiny homes’...
Could the future of the Richmond River be a clean and healthy one?
Imagine a drinkable, swimmable, fishable Richmond River? That is the aim of the Richmond Riverkeepers Association.
Stories about "Cumbebin Wetlands":
Vale community stalwart, Sharon Curry
The Byron Environment Centre say they are sad to note the passing of Sharon Curry, who died on February 15, 2022.
Byron Shire Council accused of maladministration over bypass
A formal complaint of maladministration by Byron Shire Council over the management of the Byron bypass process and implementation has been lodged with BSC’s general manager, Mark Arnold.
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.