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Splendour 2024 cancelled
It's offical, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.
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Breakfeast, Bluesfest weekend
Victoria Cosford
Oh to be a cow with a four-chambered stomach system! Farmers’ market, Bluesfest long weekend, a spot of...
Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod
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.
Big week in Byron Bay for adaptive surfers
Australia’s first-ever international adaptive surfing contest held in Byron Bay last week was an overwhelming success according to organiser Mark ‘mono’ Stewart.
Wild dog breeding season can increase attacks on domestic dogs
Local Land Services are reminding landowners to be aware of wild dogs as they have received five reports of domestic dogs being attacked and killed by wild dogs in the last two months.
Zoom meeting
Just to clarify the report that Michael Lyon now declares ‘no’ to developing Ann St and New City Road....
Community grants on offer
Ingrained Foundation is running its fifth annual grants program, with a funding pool of $150,000.
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NSW 2019 Ballina candidate policies
Echonetdaily has contacted all of the candidates for Ballina in the upcoming NSW election and have compiled their policies on a range of important issues.
NSW 2019 Ballina candidate profiles
In order of the ballot, the Ballina candidates are:
Keep Sydney Open’s James Wright
Thirty-six-year old year old radio broadcaster, filmmaker, futurist and father of three,...
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.
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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.