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Bringing learning and play together
Byron Bay High School’s new agility course recognises the importance of play for learning and has students from all years actively playing during breaks and PDHPE lessons, according to Byron Bay High’s Principal, Janine Marcus.
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AEC says COVID voters can phone from home
The AEC says that voters who have recently tested positive for COVID-19 will be able to phone in their vote in the federal election.
Easy equation
In terms of the economy. Billions of dollars spent on armaments and the supporting structures, at the expense, the...
NSW councils call for social, affordable housing
With ‘Intergenerational inequality growing dramatically’, the peak body representing NSW councils has issued an open letter to all federal election candidates, calling on them to commit to a four-point housing plan.
Local author’s first children’s book weaves a magical tale
After writing three successful novels for adults, local author Sarah Armstrong could have been forgiven for staying on the same path with her fourth offering.
Suspicious house fire in Casino ends in charges
NSW Police say that man has been charged following a suspicious house fire.
Comment: Bridging the flooded divide
In the sodden floodplains the divide among those affected has never been clearer – those who were insured, and those who weren’t, renters and owners, Lismore LGA and everywhere else.
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Electricians needed in Lismore
Teams of electricians are desperately needed in Lismore to get hundreds of residents reconnected to the grid. Essential Energy requires all flood affected houses to be certified as safe by an electrician before it will reconnect the homes.
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Race action at the TVSC Mother’s Day meet
A dedicated fleet of 13 boats took to the water for the Tweed Valley Sailing Club’s (TVSC) Winter series on Mother’s Day earlier this month.
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Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 25 May, 2022
The Jezabels
The Jezabels are on a national tour to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of their multi-award winning Gold Album Prisoner. For the first time, the band will be playing their...
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Comment: Bridging the flooded divide
In the sodden floodplains the divide among those affected has never been clearer – those who were insured, and those who weren’t, renters and owners, Lismore LGA and everywhere else.
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Grants to support arts and culture flood recovery
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Nearly 50 arts and cultural organisations, screen practitioners, individual artists and collaborative groups impacted by recent floods will have access to $500,000 in funding.