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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.
Other News
Got a creative theatre idea?
Mullumbimby’s The Drill Hall Theatre Company (DHTC) is offering two creative development opportunities for local independent artists to develop new performance piece concepts.
Community grants on offer
Ingrained Foundation is running its fifth annual grants program, with a funding pool of $150,000.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Why Being Seen is Beautiful
There is something profound about being seen. Being accepted and loved for exactly who you are. It’s life changing. It’s simple. It’s transformative. But some people don’t get to experience this. Nearly half of transgender Australians have attempted suicide.That data tells the very real impact of discrimination, stigma and lack of access to gender-affirming surgery. I write this as a woman who was born a woman, who identifies as a woman. I’ll admit, that even in that gender role, that fits within the societal binary, I’ve had my own challenges.
Seize the Decade report outlines benefits of renewables
The Climate Council says many more Australian families can directly benefit from rooftop solar and batteries under a new plan that spells out how we can electrify the nation and cut climate pollution this decade.
A seasoned bard
Guy Kachel had an idyllic entry to the world of music. Born in Tamworth, he was raised on the banks of the Peel River. The landscape was a fertile ground for his imagination. Seeing this rustic world change, as Tamworth developed into an inland city and friends grew to sometimes troubled adulthoods, provided insights for the artistry that later powered his career as a performer.
Adaptive Surf Pro winds up in Byron
A week of mixed weather had seen almost 100 adaptive surfers take on the beaches of Byron Bay in the Byron first international adaptive surfing event to be held in Australia – the 2024 Australian Pro.
Stories about "January 26":
Reclaiming Australia Day to celebrate Country
It was January 26, 2023 and Bulagahn was walking on country…
Fauna or fiction?
J Rose, Mullumbimby
It is a pity Chibo Mertineit (Letters, 27 January) hadn’t read rather more Australian history. He would have seen how the ‘fauna’...
January 26
Margaret Louise, Lismore
On this day, of all days, the excruciating vulgarity of Ocker culture is hard to take.
Don’t get me wrong – I love...
No respect
Chibo Mertineit, Lillian Rock
Once again it’s that time of the year where we are meant to celebrate Australia day on 26 January. The day...
Fellow Second Peoples, the work of justice and reconciliation is ours
It’s not just up to Indigenous people to bear the load of communicating the truth of our history and seeking justice around this day.
January 26 – a conflicting day for Australians
January 26. A conflicting date for many Australians. For some, this date reflects over 200 years of destruction and denigration of our traditional customs, values, languages, and cultural landscapes.
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.
World News
UK court seeks assurances from US over Julian Assange
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The UK High Court of Justice has released a 66 page judgement seeking more information from the United States relating to Australian citizen Julian Assange, which it says it needs before deciding whether to grant the WikiLeaks founder leave to appeal his extradition.
Local News
Safety and preparation saves lives on the water
A large number of boaters are expected to hit the water over the Easter long weekend and Marine Rescue NSW is reminding boaters to be prepared and log on to the Marine Rescue NSW app.
Byron Echo
It’s a biggest little town festival!
Supporters, performers, and volunteers gathered to launch the Mullum Laneways Festival 2024 last Friday.