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Blue skies for Bluesfest day 1
If yesterday at Bluesfest was anything to go by, it's going to be an incredible event and with the weather holding, (so far) the Easter weekend's future is looking bright.
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Urgent appeal
At last Thursday’s Byron Council meeting a long and dedicated campaign to save rail tracks and restore trains in...
Resilient Lismore’s ‘Repair to Return’ funding
On the eve of the second anniversary of the second devastating flood in 2022, Resilient Lismore has welcomed the finalisation of its funding deed with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, which will enable the continuation of its ‘Repair to Return’ program.
Editorial – Joyous propaganda!
The NSW Labor government marked its one year in office this week with a jubilant statement of achievements issued from Macquarie Street HQ.
Retired local professor launches book on grief
A leading international thinker and researcher in the development of innovative sport coaching and physical education teaching has returned home to Byron Bay and is launching his first non-academic book, 'Grief and Growth', on April 4 at The Book Room in Byron.
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.
Carrying and passing the torch
With eight USA Blues Music Award nominations, career tour dates in 20 countries, and her recent induction into the Blues Victoria Hall of Fame, Fiona Boyes is a relentless and curious musical explorer.
Stories about "electric":
Electric skateboard fire lights house
Fire and Rescue NSW says a 12-year-old girl has suffered a serious case of smoke inhalation during a Lithium-ion battery fire at Yamba, on the state's north coast.
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Retired local professor launches book on grief
A leading international thinker and researcher in the development of innovative sport coaching and physical education teaching has returned home to Byron Bay and is launching his first non-academic book, 'Grief and Growth', on April 4 at The Book Room in Byron.
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Resilient Lismore’s ‘Repair to Return’ funding
On the eve of the second anniversary of the second devastating flood in 2022, Resilient Lismore has welcomed the finalisation of its funding deed with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, which will enable the continuation of its ‘Repair to Return’ program.
Byron Echo
Editorial – Joyous propaganda!
The NSW Labor government marked its one year in office this week with a jubilant statement of achievements issued from Macquarie Street HQ.
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Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads
A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.