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Poetry and opera for Kate’s farewell

With requests for music by Bizet, Paganini, Puccini, and Nat King Cole singing Irving Gordon’s Unforgettable, and poems by Banjo Patterson, Joyce Kilmer and Clare Harner, Kate Smorty had everything in place, for the time when she was not.

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More March madness

With so much going on, the crew at the Brunswick Picture House can offer audiences an hour or two of escapism; to leave any troubles at the door and provide live entertainment in the form of music, dance, cabaret, comedy, storytelling, circus and even a film festival and a music trivia night! Check out what’s on in the next few weeks…

Taser used in Tweed Heads arrest of accused driver

Local police say they used a taser in the arrest of an armed 37-old man later accused of driving an unregistered car without a licence at Tweed Heads on Saturday.

Lismore Regional Gallery is temporarily closed

Following Tropical Cyclone Alfred the Lismore Regional Gallery will remain closed until all exhibitions have been reinstalled. 

Tropical Cyclone Alfred hardship grants available

The Commonwealth and NSW government have jointly funded emergency financial assistance following Tropical Cyclone Alfred of $180 for individuals or up to $900 per family.

The public good in times of private bad

Cyclone Alfred would have been called Anthony until the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) wisely changed the name.

Once in a generation

Nai Palm is the kind of artist that arrives once in a generation, a three-time Grammy-nominated songwriter from Australia....

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Dune degradation threatens turtles

Last week’s sighting of turtle tracks on Clarkes Beach prompted a few questions from concerned readers. Are sandbags on our eroding beaches a threat to nesting turtles?

Gaming compliance checks underway across regional NSW

Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) is conducting a compliance operation across regional NSW throughout March to ensure venues adhere to gaming regulations that promote responsible gambling and reduce harm.

Extra Reconstruction Authority services

As part of ongoing work to lead recovery operations, the Reconstruction Authority says it is rolling out additional support services to community members in and near the Byron Shire, Kyogle and Richmond Valley Local Government Areas this week.

Southern Cross Uni welcomes largest ever cohort

Hundreds of new students have begun their studies at Southern Cross University this week, with the university offering additional support and automatic extensions for anyone impacted by recent weather events.

Greens call for federal investment in National Wildlife Rescue Strategy

Greens spokesperson for the environment Senator Sarah Hanson-Young is calling for a federal investment of $20 million a year into a National Wildlife Rescue Strategy.