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Embarking on adventure
The 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to Brunswick Heads and the Picture House is calling all adventurers, thrill-seekers, and lovers of the great outdoors. With only two screenings scheduled for 23 and 24 May, tickets are selling fast.
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Editorial – Just another unjust moment in history
Justice has been served and it’s a shit sandwich: whistleblower David McBride is now the first person to be sentenced to jail in Australia for reporting war crimes.
Conciliation meeting over Broadwater floodplain development terminated
Richmond Valley Council refused a development application for a 60-lot residential development on flood-prone land on Rileys Hill Road, Broadwater, close to the Richmond River in October 2023.
Lennox Head tree planting day success
This year celebrated the 19th year of the annual Lennox Head tree planting day along the iconic Lennox Headland that took place on May 10.
Hundreds of DV arrests across state
Police have charged more than 550 people during a four-day operation targeting the state’s most dangerous domestic and family violence offenders.
Motorcyclist flown to hospital from New Italy
At about 3pm yesterday, Tuesday 14 May, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to the Pacific Highway, New Italy following reports of a motorcyclist suffering serious leg injuries after collision with a barrier.
Pickleball takes Alstonville by storm as new courts open
Alstonville now boasts tournament-standard pickleball courts that opened to an enthusiastic crowd and players last Saturday despite the rain.
Stories about "Madonna":
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Praise the Madonna!
I love Madonna. Not her music so much. It’s not my jam. She’s such an incredible artist, that doesn’t matter. Because she is more than her music - she is iconic. I love her. I love how brave she is. I love how relentlessly authentic she is. I love how she doesn’t give a F. I love how she doesn’t listen to the dominant narrative. I love how she becomes the narrative. I love her sense of play. Her lack of shame. Her ability to stand in who she is and radiate positivity. It’s powerful. And it’s unique.
Byron Echo
Dance for Brazil
The Mahico and Aruanda crews are joining hands to invite the entire community to be a part of Dance for Brazil – a day to flood Brazil with support, this Sunday in Byron Bay.
Local News
Adam says it’s time for a Sunday bus for north Byron Shire
As many people are aware, there is no public transport in the north of Byron Shire on Sundays, making it difficult for people, young people in particular, to get to where they want to go. Adam Luck has decided to take action on this problem.
Local News
Lismore is getting set to celebrate diversity with Pride Month
June will see the celebration of Pride Month and Lismore will be celebrating with Project Pride.
‘Lismore and the rainbow region’s vibrant LGBTIQ+ community invites...
Local News
Angels Beach Drive, East Ballina temporarily closed today
Angels Beach Drive, East Ballina has been temporarily closed due to a broken water main just north of Prospect Bridge.
