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Cinema: Battle of the sea folk
Yes, it’s school holidays so there are lots of films with ‘G’ in the rating, and Ruby Gillman – Teenage Kraken is definitely on the list. Sometimes the hero you are meant to be lies just beneath the surface.
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Too many councillors?
For years some close to Tweed Shire Council (TSC) have tried to lower councillor numbers. Why? Say you have...
No more Hottentot
I have received a petition from Change.org to change the name of Hottentot Crescent, Mullumbimby to another South African...
Greens capitulate
Well finally, after six wasted months, a mountain of public criticism and constant pressure from the Labor government with...
Champion golfers crowned in Mullumbimby
Adam Bullock and Julianne Ross have emerged as Mullumbimby Golf Club’s (MGC) 2023 champion golfers after finishing on top...
Car crashes through door at Ballina Coles
Yesterday (Tuesday, 20 September) a vehicle crashed into the Ballina Coles supermarket. The elderly driver was accompanied by a male passenger.
Liberal councillors walk out during Tweed mayoral election
Yesterday Liberal councillors James Owen and Rhiannon Brinsmead walked out of the extraordinary Tweed Shire Council meeting in protest against the way the Mayor of Tweed Shire is elected.
Stories about "peking duk":
Falls Festival set times released
Scout Wallen
Prepare yourself because the Falls Festival timetable has just been released.
Peking Duk will be bringing in the New Year on the main amphitheatre...
Byron Echo
Paco Lara Duende flamenco
Bringing the soul and spirit of Spanish flamenco, the acclaimed Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco Lara will inspire and capture the imagination of Australian audiences with the release and launch of his new album Duende, a self-produced album of original compositions.
Byron Echo
Circus, Comedy, WTF?
It’s that time again at the Brunswick Picture House – The Cheeky Cabaret’s new season has just opened and this one is more hilarious, and sexier, than ever!
Entertainment News
Bush ball – but fancy schmancy
The beautiful A&I Hall is the setting for the inaugural Bangalow Boujee Bush Ball on October 14 – celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Bangalow Community Children’s Centre. This will be a party to remember.
Byron Echo
Bicycle racing at Lismore attracts over 100 riders
Byron Bay Cycling Club’s (BBCC) inaugural closed road race through and around Lismore has been deemed a ‘success’ attracting 108 competitors and raising over...