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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.
Other News
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.
Benefits of microplastic
I loved Hannah Grace’s fanciful letter about sprinkling young men and boys with microplastic dust to lower the sperm...
Varroa mite here to stay as NSW pivots from eradication to management of costly invasive species
The Varroa Mite ‘(Varroa destructor and Varroa jacobsoni) is a parasite of adult honey bees and honey bee brood....
Options explored to save Bruns native habitat
Byron Council could seek federal government intervention in a last-ditch effort to protect a pocket of precious bushland in Brunswick Heads from development.
Call to Jewish my brethren
I call upon my brethren and Jewish Australians and Israelis who have made their permanent home here and are...
Wollumbin Street bridge reduced to one lane
As part of the sewerage upgrade in Murwillumbah, Tweed Shire Council is urging motorists to plan ahead and seek alternative routes between the CBD and South Murwillumbah for up to four weeks from today.
Stories about "SES":
Exercise Pelican SES rescue training in Lismore
If the fires and floods in recent years have taught us anything, it is that preparation is key to minimising the impacts of disaster on local communities.
Emergency Services training at Lismore today
From 10am to 1pm today you may well hear and see lots of sirens and flashing lights at the Lismore Regional Airport.
Multi-agency road rescue competition in Coffs
The best way to learn some things is by hands-on experience and during the first weekend in May rescue agencies will have that opportunity during a road rescue competition.
Fortem launches in Ballina for first responders
A service which provides mental health and other support for emergency first responders and their families was launched at SES headquarters in Ballina this week.
New SES Zone Commander for the north
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has appointed a new Zone Commander for the northern part of the state.
Emergency Services Expo in Bruns on Sunday
An Emergency Services Expo will be held on Sunday in Brunswick Heads. The Expo is where the community can meet all their local First Responders in one place.
SES volunteers making life safer for flood impacted residents
Today in 'it's-important-to-be-a-volunteer' news, Jake Whitfield is one of dozens of SES volunteers who were helping local residents during the rain event on the weekend.
Low lying areas of Coraki – PREPARE TO EVACUATE
The NSW SES advises people in Richmond Terrace to PREPARE TO EVACUATE now, Monday 24 Oct due to predicted dangerous minor flooding:
NSW SES reminder for Murwillumbah, South Murwillumbah, Condong and Tumbulgum to STAY INFORMED
The NSW SES advises people in Murwillumbah, South Murwillumbah, Condong and Tumbulgum to STAY INFORMED about predicted dangerous moderate flooding on the Tweed River.
NSW SES reminder for Bangalow and surrounds to STAY INFORMED
The NSW SES advises people in Lismore and Bexhill to STAY INFORMED about predicted rising floodwaters flooding on the Wilsons River.
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...
