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Boat people we are
We here in this country, now called Australia, need to be reminded that we started off as ‘boat people’.
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The Greens launch NurseKeeper for nurses and paramedics
The Greens have written to the Premier to ask him to immediately introduce ‘NurseKeeper’ to urgently introduce pandemic pay and bonuses for nurses and paramedics.
Discourse
Dear Editor, good on you for your piece reminding us about the importance of public discourse.
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Entertainment in the Byron Shire and beyond for the week beginning 19 January, 2022
Welcome back to the Brunswick Picture House
Brett and Chris from the Brunswick Picture House, and their entire team, believe...
Bungawalbin primitive bush camp: death by a thousand cuts
Locals are raising concerns in relation to a Development Application for a ‘Community Facilities – Primitive camp ground' near Coraki that they say is a site prone to severe flooding and fire risk.
Eva Ramsey says she will be her own woman on Ballina Council
One of Ballina's new councillors in B Ward is independent Eva Ramsey, who was elected as part of Sharon Cadwallader's team and is joining council for the first time. So why now, and what does she stand for?
The Lord and that ‘dance’
Two things happened during the last week that perfectly illustrate the federal government’s position on religious discrimination in Australia.
Stories about "Palace Cinema Byron Bay":
Game on at Palace Cinemas Byron Bay
Video game enthusiasts now have a chance to play on a really big screen with a new offer from Palace Cinemas Byron Bay.
Tenet is coming to Palace Cinemas
Tickets for one of the most eagerly-anticipated films of recent years are now on sale at Palace Cinemas Byron Bay.
Local cinemas back in business with added safety
The popcorn is cooking and the choc tops are cold. In great news for movie-lovers, the cinemas of the Northern Rivers have re-opened, with added COVID safety precautions.
Alliance Francaise French Film Festival cancelled
Palace Cinemas have now cancelled the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival at its Byron Bay cinemas amid the ongoing concern and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Afghan war atonement film, Friday
A special screening of Jirga will be held Friday July 19 from 7pm at Palace Cinemas, and will be followed by Q&A with director Benjamin Gilmour.
Work to start on Byron Bay shopping mall
Shops at the southern end of the ageing Byron Plaza precinct will begin to be demolished next week in the lead-up to the construction of the Bay’s first shopping mall, Mercato on Byron, in the new year.
Festival offers the best of Scandinavian drama, comedy and thrillers
Organisers of the second annual Scandinavian Film Festival in Byron Bay opening on Friday expect a repeat of last year's debut success which saw big crowds of cinema lovers.
Byron Echo
Israel and Palestine
As an apologist for Israel, Michael Burd (Letters, 12 January) conveniently ignores the harsh truth of Israel’s brutal oppression, while claiming there are two...
Local News
Greens Mandy Nolan to hold community forum in support of nurses and paramedics
Locally and across the state nurses, and paramedics are struggling in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as they are being asked to do double shifts and manage effectively in health system that is struggling to cope. This has led to an increasing number of nurses and paramedics resigning.
Local News
NSW COVID update on COVID deaths – vax stats and comorbidities
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet again opened his COVID update with condolences to families who have lost loved ones, and thanks to the ‘inspirational work of our health workers'.
National News
January 21 National Cabinet on Omicron, RATs, vax and treatments
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a media release about yesterday's meeting of the National Cabinet.
