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Splendour 2024 cancelled
It's official, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.
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Fresh air federal funds for Northern Rivers schools in need
Eighteen schools in the Northern Rivers division of Richmond have received $25,000 each as part of the federal government’s School Upgrade Fund, Labor Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said last week.
Mullum and Byron locals lock on at Ewingar State Forest
Byron Bay and Mullumbimby locals Emma Briggs and Bassi Brown locked onto machinery at Ewingar State Forest, in the Upper Clarence area, yesterday as they called for an end to native forest logging.
Editorial – Let’s do the development dance!
Some good questions were raised by residents at last week’s Council meeting – and were ‘taken on notice’ by Mayor, Michael Lyon.
Mayoral casting vote gets Lismore’s Affordable Housing Strategy over the line
At the recent Lismore City Council meeting former Mayor Vanessa Ekins and councillor Elly Bird moved the motion to introduce an Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme and submit it to the state government for a gateway determination.
Community grants on offer
Ingrained Foundation is running its fifth annual grants program, with a funding pool of $150,000.
Cinema: Wicked Little Letters
Based on a true scandal that stunned 1920s England, Wicked Little Letters centres on neighbours Edith Swan and Rose Gooding in the seaside town of Littlehampton.
Stories about "heritage":
Centenary plaque coming for Lennox
Ballina Council decided yesterday to support the Lennox Head Heritage Committee's request for a plaque to commemorate the 2022 Lennox Centenary.
Historic Lennox shed saved after years of arguing
After what seems like an endless, acrimonious debate, Ballina Shire Council resolved at its last meeting to save and restore the 70 year old Lennox beach shed/pavilion/eyesore/beloved relic.
Concerns raised over heritage demolition proposal in Byron
The Byron Bay Historical Society has supported concerns raised by residents around a DA that proposes to demolish a home listed in a heritage area.
Lilac house bound by red tape
Mullumbimby resident Nicole Haberecht is facing a $3,000 fine and the prospect of repainting her house after Council made a demand that she change the colour after it was painted a shade of lilac.
Byron bus interchange
Donald Maughan, President BBHS
Like most, I’ve been watching the development of the new bus interchange on Butler Street, Byron Bay with a mixture of interest...
Heritage Bruns?
David Kolb, Brunswick Head
When Mathew O’Reilly spoke to Council regarding heritage listing for parts of Brunswick Heads he was quoted saying ‘The benefit for Brunswick...
Council is killing heritage
June Grant, Mullumbimby
I am inspired by your article of last week (27 January) to write, with a scintilla of irrepressible hope, about the failure...
Byron Echo
We just love him!
If you’re over 50 you might not be a fan of Tom Jones, but you can bet your mum is. If you’re under 40 you might not even know who he is, but your grandmother probably wet her pants at the mere mention of his name.
Byron Echo
Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod
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If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit.
Local News
Save Wallum finalist in NSW 2024 environment awards
The Save Wallum campaign has been named as a finalist in the Nature Conservation Council of NSW Environment Awards 2024. The award ceremony will be held in Sydney tonight, and Save Wallum spokesperson and ecologist James Barrie will be attending with Tegan Kitt, another founding member of the group.
National News
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.