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Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 18 May, 2022
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Vale Dr Karel Hromek
Karel found his soul place at Boogarem, the farm with the waterfall, in the hills of Mullumbimby.
Richmond candidates strut their stuff
With the federal election looming Saturday, candidates put themselves before the public at the Echo/BayFM ‘Meet the Candidates’ on Monday night in Byron. All candidates were present, except ‘ghost’ One Nation candidate, Tracey Bell-Henselin.
New hinterland whiskey
Winding Road Distillery is based in Tintenbar, and early next week they are due to release their first single...
Election 2022
As we edge closer to the federal election, Australia, like most advanced middle-ranking economies is facing some headwind challenges...
Knitting Nannas say ‘Vote 1 our Planet!’
The Knitting Nannas Against Gas and Greed visited the Lismore pre-poll yesterday at Southern Cross University to spread a very important message.
COVID-19 update: May 16
The Northern NSW Local Health District says that to 4pm yesterday, 15 May, 384 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the District, including 82 positive PCR tests and 302 positive rapid antigen tests.
Stories about "Rapid Antigen Test":
Rapid antigen test shortages across the country
As you’ve no doubt heard, people in NSW are now allowed to test themselves for COVID-19 using a rapid antigen test (RAT), rather than lining up at a testing centre. There’s just one problem: no one has any RATs.
Children aged 5 to 11 eligible for vaccination from Monday and over 500 new cases and one death locally
NSW Chief Paediatrician Dr Matthew O’Meara announced today that children as young as five years of age will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination from next Monday.
Union says RATs need to be free for all
The Health Services Union says the Morrison Government must take action on Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) price gouging and ensure kits are free and accessible to all.
Calls for free rapid antigen tests for people on lowest incomes
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is calling on the Federal Government to provide free RATs for people who rely on social security payments.
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Sculpture distilled at Husk
The inaugural outdoor exhibition, Sculpture Distilled, opens this week at Husk Farm Distillery and promises the opportunity to get up close and personal with...
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Local rum
Lord Byron Distillery is located right in the Byron Arts & Industry Estate, making it super-easy to visit the distillery if you’re in Byron....
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New hinterland whiskey
Winding Road Distillery is based in Tintenbar, and early next week they are due to release their first single malt whiskey, initially to members...
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‘Dining in the Dark’ at Forest, Byron
To celebrate the North Coast Festival of Flavour, Forest restaurant is turning off the lights so you can turn up your senses, and let...
