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Young animators shine on Ballina’s big screen
A group of up and coming local indigenous animators were excited to see their first films on the big screen at Ballina Fair Cinemas on Tuesday night.
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Grow yourself on a farm tour
S Haslam
The most memorable experiences, those that enrich our lives and take us in new directions, are often hands-on...
It’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Dementia Australia is calling for all Australians to make themselves aware of the different forms elder abuse can take and to be alert to vulnerable Australians, including people who live with dementia.
Roar
Kate Coxall, BSC Green candidate, Wilsons Creek
In response to the silencing tactics of unaware and privileged men in last week’s Echo,...
Celebrating 12 years of liberating food for those in need
Liberation Larder is located on Fletcher St Byron Bay behind the community centre and was founded in 2009 by Venerable Honu, a Buddhist nun, who recognised there were many people in our community struggling to make ends meet.
NPWS cancels meeting with traditional owners over hazard reduction burn
Local Minjungbal Indigenous leaders are asking the National Parks and Wildlife Service to consult with them over a planned hazard reduction burn at Billinudgel Nature Reserve but a scheduled meeting was cancelled by NPWS.
Cartoon of the week – 16 June, 2021
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Stories about "Harmony Day":
Byron Harmony Festival 2020 focussing on the Solomon Islands
Byron Harmony Festival is coming back to Mullumbimby on Saturday 21 March, with a special focus on the Solomon Islands this year.
Harmony Day congrats
Yvonne Jessup, Byron Bay.
Compliments to Judy Shelley and Harmony team 2018 for a comprehensive and inspiring multicultural program of dance, music, storytelling, costumes, cuisines,...
Byron Harmony Day comes to Mullumbimby
Harmony Day celebrations are coming to Mullumbimby this year for the first time on Saturday, April 28.
Harmony on the way to Byron Bay
The Byron Harmony Festival will be celebrated at Byron’s Main Beach Park this Saturday, April 2, from 11am to 9pm. Performers will include Steve Manoa, Lucy Gallant, Happy Africa Vadoom International and Bunyarra Dance Group.
Kids have Harmony in the Pocket
Harmony Day was celebrated at the Pocket Public School last Wednesday March 16, which principal Will Glasson said attracted about 100 family and community members.
Local News
Nurses and midwives rally as Health Inquiry heard in Lismore
Nurses and midwives will be holding lunchtime rallies across the Northern Rivers calling for nurse-to-patient ratios and highlighting widespread issues being exposed at the rural health inquiry, which is due to hear submissions today in Lismore.
Byron Echo
Some insights from Malcolm Turnbull
Aslan Shand - 0
From the deceptive and underhanded conduct of our current Prime Minister ScMo, to the destructive impact of Tony Abbott and the far right of the Australian political and media scene, A Bigger Picture, by Malcolm Turnbull, provides an interesting insight into how he perceives the Australian political landscape.
Byron Echo
‘Influencers’ – just another advertising platform…
Aslan Shand - 0
The question being asked by many consumers is 'are influencers genuinely prompoting products that they like and believe in, or is it just more advertising?
Byron Echo
Professor Offord makes Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Ocean Shores resident and Emeritus Professor, Baden Offord, has been named on the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List, ‘For distinguished service to tertiary education in the field of human rights, social justice, and cultural diversity’.
