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Main Arm Upper school are excited to be going ‘back to school’
It has been hard for many young people as they have managed the impacts of COVID over the last few years but for students at Main Arm Upper Public School the flood has meant they've been out of their school for almost half a year.
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Casino teenager charged with murder
An 18-year-old Casino man is to face Lismore Local Court today charged with murder.
Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 29 June, 2022
The Nimbin Art Fair is on again after many postponements owing to covid and the floods. Hosted by Nimbin Artists Gallery, a not-for-profit organisation supporting local creatives, the Fair allows you to see the whole gamut of creative art from the vibrant arts community that is Nimbin and its surrounds.
Enova enters into voluntary administration
The Enova Community Energy Board announced Tuesday that Enova Community Energy and Enova Energy, its retail electricity arm, have been placed into voluntary administration.
Main Arm Upper school are excited to be going ‘back to school’
It has been hard for many young people as they have managed the impacts of COVID over the last few years but for students at Main Arm Upper Public School the flood has meant they've been out of their school for almost half a year.
Govt to rebuild Northern Rivers from July 1
The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) will come into existence from July 1. So what is it, and how will it assist flood-affected residents across the region?
Bush stone-curlews in Byron Shire
The first time I noticed a bush stone-curlew in Brunswick Heads it was waiting at the pedestrian crossing, on its way to the pub, across the other side of the road.
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Ballina parts ways with Arts Northern Rivers
A discussion about funding priorities for the next year became a debate about local versus regional arts funding at the last Ballina Shire Council meeting.
Young animators shine on Ballina’s big screen
A group of up and coming local indigenous animators were excited to see their first films on the big screen at Ballina Fair Cinemas on Tuesday night.
Weaving Nyangbal yarns in Ballina
Weaving Nyangbal yarns of the Richmond River is a special program of the Citizen Science workshop, happening in conjunction with the Speaking with the River exhibition now showing at Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina.
Lots happening at NRCG in Ballina this month
March is a big month for artists and art-lovers at Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina, with three new exhibitions.
Stop motion animators needed
Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced digital animators with demonstrated experience in stop-motion animation techniques.
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Writers on the Road coming to Ballina
Writers on the Road, the free Byron Writers Festival touring program, is exploring the new normal this year with a crew of literary mavericks.
The challenges of creating a new life of freedom
Moving to a new country can be challenging; you may need to learn a new language, understand a different culture, learn how to drive, how to find a job, and understand countless other things as you settle in. For a refugee the experience can be even more challenging.
Change MAKERS youth mentoring program coming to NRCG at Ballina
Are you a young person with a passionate social or environmental cause you want to explore through art-making?
New art for August in Ballina at NRCG
Northern Rivers Community Gallery is launching four new exhibitions this month.
Creative art programs for kids Re-Ignited at Ballina
After a three-month hiatus between delivering programs and switching to online learning, the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) in Ballina has announced the recommencement of the Bright Sparks Creative Kids Art programs at Ignite Studios.
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Lismore Lantern Parade – Vale John Lush
Once again the community of Lismore came together to celebrate with the Lantern Parade on June 25.
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Celebrating NAIDOC Week in the Northern Rivers
The Northern Rivers encompasses the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations with celebrations for NAIDOC taking place up and down the coast.
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Man charged following break and enter – Casino
A man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged break and enter at Casino.
Byron Echo
Locals tix on offer for Writers Fest
Byron Writers Festival is again offering Sunday locals’ passes, supported for the third time by partners, Stone & Wood.
