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Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 10 March, 2021
Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 10 March, 2021
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Heritage Bruns?
David Kolb, Brunswick Head
When Mathew O’Reilly spoke to Council regarding heritage listing for parts of Brunswick Heads he was quoted...
Brunswick Heads marina berths to increase
Questions remain unanswered around a press release from Nationals MLC Ben Franklin’s office regarding a $2.8 million upgrade to...
Where does a lack of empathy lead us?
Democracy, as a concept and a form of governance, was first introduced by the Greeks around 507 BC.
Be proud of Ballina, help clean up our beaches
This Sunday, 7 March, Ballina Coastcare is inviting everyone who cares about Ballina's environment to Step Up To Clean Up, and join a special event for Clean Up Australia Day.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Aged Care Fail
Our aged care system is broken. We didn’t need a Royal Commission to tell us that many of our old people have been abused by the system that is supposed to care for them. But now we have hard evidence that we are failing our elders. Some of the data that has been released is shocking. One in five residents have experienced sexual or physical abuse.
Kingscliff, trucks, and development – what’s the right outcome?
The debate over the movement of fill via the Tweed Coast Road and through Kingscliff to fill future development sites has been considered by residents, Tweed Shire Councillors, and staff at the last two planning meetings and a workshop in between.
Stories about "Goanna Bakery":
Lismore Snippets
If you haven’t been to Lismore for a while, you might be in for a pleasant surprise.
Byron Echo
Interview with Mell Coppin and Zara Noruzi, from Byron Comedy Festival
Byron Bay Comedy Festival: Bringing in the Laughs.
Last year wiped out our entire entertainment program, but while things aren’t completely back to normal, it’s looking up. The easing of COVID-19 Public Health restrictions means that smaller events are back!
Byron Echo
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Aged Care Fail
Our aged care system is broken. We didn’t need a Royal Commission to tell us that many of our old people have been abused by the system that is supposed to care for them. But now we have hard evidence that we are failing our elders. Some of the data that has been released is shocking. One in five residents have experienced sexual or physical abuse.
The Good Life
Sowing the seed for a connected, local food chain
Lisa Machin
If you’ve ever been to the New Brighton or Mullum Farmers Markets you’d be forgiven if you thought you were seeing double.
Over the...
The Good Life
The moveable feast
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David Lowe
There’s never been a better time to revisit the classic picnic and its many variants.
With many venues moving to focus on outdoor dining...
