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Cinema: Battle of the sea folk
Yes, it’s school holidays so there are lots of films with ‘G’ in the rating, and Ruby Gillman – Teenage Kraken is definitely on the list. Sometimes the hero you are meant to be lies just beneath the surface.
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Benefits of microplastic
I loved Hannah Grace’s fanciful letter about sprinkling young men and boys with microplastic dust to lower the sperm...
Disaster management needs different approach, says NRCF
Disaster funding must favour social capital and community building, rather than just ‘mopping up’, the head of the philanthropic organisation, Northern Rivers Community Foundation, says.
Complete the rail trail
The Byron Shire Council’s recent decision to approve the proposed rail trail on the abandoned rail corridor, excluding the...
Voice
Amongst all of the rubbish, the myth-information about the Voice being spread, one crucial point is missed. The Voice...
‘Yes’ posters dismantled
I’m feeling a ‘tad’ disillusioned with the human species. My two ‘Yes’ posters were violated and removed just last...
Ballina MP accuses Labor state budget of failing social housing needs
‘Basically, I get less than $2 million for my electorate for social housing,’ Greens Member for Ballina Tamara Smith said in response to this week’s state budget announcement.
Stories about "Emigrant Creek":
Police investigate suspected drowning – Ballina
Police are conducting investigations into a suspected drowning at West Ballina after a body was found.
Yachts come off moorings in Ballina
A group of yachts moored in Emigrant Creek, West Ballina, have come adrift as flood waters surged through the region yesterday.
Woman rescued after falling into Emigrant Creek – Ballina
Last night (Wednesday, 4 August) at around 9pm a woman required rescuing after falling into Emigrant Creek.
There is no life without water: time to save
Yes, the recent rain is wonderful, but acting on water use restrictions must become our usual way of life, at least until the drought is over.
Ballina anglers ‘re-snag’ Emigrant Creek
A project that aims to restore Ballina’s Emigrant Creek after ongoing erosion and to support healthy fish habitat is underway, says Zilla Gordon from OzFish Unlimited.
Byron Echo
Paco Lara Duende flamenco
Bringing the soul and spirit of Spanish flamenco, the acclaimed Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco Lara will inspire and capture the imagination of Australian audiences with the release and launch of his new album Duende, a self-produced album of original compositions.
Byron Echo
Circus, Comedy, WTF?
It’s that time again at the Brunswick Picture House – The Cheeky Cabaret’s new season has just opened and this one is more hilarious, and sexier, than ever!
Byron Echo
Bush ball – but fancy schmancy
The beautiful A&I Hall is the setting for the inaugural Bangalow Boujee Bush Ball on October 14 – celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Bangalow Community Children’s Centre. This will be a party to remember.
Byron Echo
Bicycle racing at Lismore attracts over 100 riders
Byron Bay Cycling Club’s (BBCC) inaugural closed road race through and around Lismore has been deemed a ‘success’ attracting 108 competitors and raising over...
