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Splendour 2024 cancelled
It's offical, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.
Other News
State of confusion
If any of you watched Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, you would know that it was a...
From Tyagarah, with love
Dear prude, won’t you come out to play?
Dear prude, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky...
Roller derby rocks the Cavanbah Centre
The Red Kennedys have once again dominated the Northern Rivers Revolt Roller Derby Tournament held at the Cavanbah Centre over the weekend of March 16-17.
Aboriginal names added to Byron icons
Two well-known locations in the Byron Bay area now have Aboriginal dual names, says the NSW Labor government.
Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival
Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival returns to Byron Bay in May, and this year ‘locals favourite’ pub...
Protecting nature and naturism from prejudice in Byron Shire
A new regime of social repression is imposing itself over the Byron Shire. Supported by local conservatives, the NSW National Parks Wildlife Service is attacking diversity and a particular minority group in Byron Shire – naturists.
Stories about "Rural Land":
Community groups unhappy with Council secrecy and mass urban land release plans
With councillors adopting a large-scale rural land rezoning policy at their December 14 meeting, The Echo asked some community groups whether they believe their submissions were taken into account.
Funding for Rural Landholder projects in 2022
The closing date for applications to join the Rural Landholder Initiative project is looming and rural property owners are encouraged to apply for funds...
Byron Echo
We just love him!
If you’re over 50 you might not be a fan of Tom Jones, but you can bet your mum is. If you’re under 40 you might not even know who he is, but your grandmother probably wet her pants at the mere mention of his name.
Byron Echo
Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod
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If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit.
Local News
Save Wallum finalist in NSW 2024 environment awards
The Save Wallum campaign has been named as a finalist in the Nature Conservation Council of NSW Environment Awards 2024. The award ceremony will be held in Sydney tonight, and Save Wallum spokesperson and ecologist James Barrie will be attending with Tegan Kitt, another founding member of the group.
National News
New report highlights gaps in rural and remote health
The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report has just been released. Presenting the latest data on the health of rural and remote Australians and evidence on service gaps, it identifies issues in urgent need of attention from service providers, funders, partners and policy makers.