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Turning eight at the Nudge
Saturday is the day for you to arrive early and stay late! Cunning Stunts’ Nudge Nudge Wink Wink: The Ultimate Party with a Conscience is turning 8!
Eight performances will dazzle on this date, filled with bangers all day long for you to dance and gyrate to fromt their magical birthday line up – we can’t wait! Guest DJs: Iain Yes, James Scott, Rahel, Lady S, and Miss L, join the awesome resident DJs, Lord Sut and Dale Stephen + live performances by The Hoodlum Ballet, all curated for you to celebrate.
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Will Albo go to an early election?
Will Albo go to an early election? Anthony Albanese has been ‘hoist by his own petard’, meaning he is about to be blown up by the [political] explosives that he planted.
Residents to stay indoors as police close Bruxner Highway closed – Wollongbar
About 8am this morning emergency services were called to a private property on the Bruxner Highway, Wollongbar, following a concern for welfare.
Sixteen days of activism to target domestic and family violence
The NSW Police Force and Rotary have announced a new partnership aimed at raising further community awareness of domestic and family violence across NSW. This comes as the internationally recognised '16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence' campaign begins tomorrow.
Flood preparation
Isn’t it important to give people in Lismore some straightforward advice on what to do when the next floods...
Front runners emerge in Coastal Cricket league
Byron Bay second-grade cricketers continued their winning streak last Saturday and are now just two competition points off the...
Next wave of authors put pen to paper
This month, four lucky participants embarked on a five-day writing adventure, the Byron Writers Festival Residential Mentorship 2023.
Stories about "lismore local court":
Man charged following shooting in Ballina
A man has been charged following a public place shooting in Ballina.
Same magistrate, same police assault charge dismissed
The family of a youth who endured multiple taser and baton strikes from police in Byron Bay five years ago has vowed to continue their fight for justice.
More sexual assault complaints against Lismore doctor
Nine further charges have been laid against a Lismore gynaecologist who now faces 69 counts of sexually and indecently numerous female patients since 1992.
Alleged bikie murder accused’s partner arrested
Evidence against Phillip Becker over the alleged murder of a bikie 'debt enforcer' in June is still being compiled, while yesterday his partner was extradited from Queensland and charged by police.
Three more Nimbin ‘Lane Boys’ sentenced
Three more of the Nimbin 'Lane Boys' who were part of 31 men arrested by Strike Force Cuppa last June have been sentenced - one to jail, and the other two received suspended jail terms.
Ocean Shores man pleads guilty to assault with a knife
An Ocean Shores man who pleaded guilty to assaulting a man while armed with a knife in January allegedly broke into a Byron Bay home and stole two cars while on bail.
Big Rob to face hearing over alleged assault and stalking in November
Lismore 'identity' Big Rob will face a hearing in November over an alleged incident involving a woman at a Lismore restaurant almost 12 months ago.
Man involved in 200km pursuit that ended in river pleads not guilty
A man involved in a 200km pursuit with police last December that ended following his arrest after swimming in the Richmond River at Ballina has pleaded not guilty to six charges
Goonellabah man to face hearing over allegedly destroying home by fire
A Goonellabah man who allegedly destroyed part of a home after fire took hold from him flicking lit cigarettes will face a hearing on Friday.
Argument over TV channel resulted in jail assault
A Casino woman who allegedly assaulted an inmate after an argument about what to watch on television, assaulted two police officers last month as they attempted to arrest her, a court has heard.
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Interview with Robyn Davidson, author of the international bestseller Tracks
Byron Writers Festival is thrilled to present Robyn Davidson, author of the international bestseller Tracks, for an intimate conversation with Zacharey Jane about her memoir Unfinished Woman.
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Screening: The last two weeks at Longlee
Susie Forsters’ film about palliative care is showing again at the Mullumbimby Drill Hall on Thursday, November 30 at 7pm.
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Too much fun in the Playground
Playground is a well-established event that’s held every two months at the scenic Club Burringbar. For the last two years, three long-term local DJs, Pob, Curly Si and Halo have been curating this amazing, rhythmic event.
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From the Deep South to the Far North
A Message from Tasmania: ‘If you care about what you eat, be careful what you buy.’ A campaign to protect some of Australia’s most pristine waterways from industrial destruction is being launched nationally at the Brunswick Picture House on Friday evening at a live music and video event.
