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Victoria Cosford
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D-day for Bruns pod village pesticide treatment
After two delays, the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) will be treating Bruns emergency pods with a pesticide treatment, despite some strong opposition from flood-affected residents.
Getting ready for the 24/25 bush fire season
This year’s official NSW Bush Fire Danger Period closed on March 21. Essential Energy says its thoughts are now turned toward to the 2024-25 season, and it has begun surveying its powerlines in and around the North Coast region.
Wallum showdown unfolds in Brunswick Heads
Around eight people have been arrested so far, since almost fifty police arrived at the Wallum development in Brunswick Heads this morning to escort machinery and other work vehicles on to the site. Police include local officers, members of the NSW Public Order and Riot Squad, and Police Rescue.
Connecting people, rivers, and the night sky in Kyogle
The youth of Kyogle were asked what their number one priority was and they said it was ‘is looking after the health of the river and they want to be involved in healing it’.
Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program announces 36 projects
Bridge expansions, upgraded pumps, enhanced evacuation routes and nature-based projects are just a few of the 36 projects being...
Cockroach climate
The cockroaches in the Byron Council offices are experiencing bright daylight at night. They are trying to determine whether...
Stories about "Spaghetti Circus":
Spaghetti on tour
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Spaghetti Circus is on a very special tour. As part of the company’s outreach program, their Junior Performance Troupe are performing in five pre-schools and four aged care facilities across the Byron Shire to foster connection and joy across generations.
Three views of Monumental
From the award-winning Melbourne-based company A Good Catch Circus, Spenser Inwood is the director of the latest offering from Spaghetti Circus: Monumental. Seven spoke to Spenser last week, along with co-musical director Melia Naughton and Jayson, a young member of the troupe, to find out a bit more about the show.
Spag Circus shows its regeneration skills this Sat
The Super Mighties from Spaghetti Circus will perform this Saturday at the Regeneration community festival at Mullum Community Garden.
Spaghetti kids benefit from community support
If you haven’t heard of Spaghetti Circus, then you’re just not a local – and like many locals, the circus has suffered on many levels because of recent flood events.
Gertie’s the new kid on the block
The Spaghetti Circus team has a new member. ‘Gertie’ as she is known around the traps, is a new, second-hand truck which has been purchased as the result of fundraising that reached $17,000.
Spaghetti Circus: from Mullumbimby to the world
Spaghetti Circus have risen to great heights and are now taking a staring role at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
A festival of circus fun in Mullum
Hundreds gathered in Mullumbimby for the Circus Festival which was held over the weekend at the town's showgrounds. The three day festival showcased a broad spectrum of Australian circus artists. SEE PHOTOS
Waiting for the sunshine
Mullumbimby’s own Spaghetti Circus will be enjoying energy from the sun when their new solar panels are installed thanks to COREM.
The Big Rig in the Fig
Turns out Spaghetti Circus creative director Simone O’Brien and I go back a long way. She came to my place in Brisbane back in...
The homecoming of Miss One-Hand Walker
I first met Rhiannon Walker when she was just 14, a bubbly enthusiastic young girl with a peculiar talent for standing on one hand. In...
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Foodie road-trip paradise: Harvest Food Trail
Calling all food and farm enthusiasts, the iconic Harvest Food Trail is happening soon, over four days from May 2-5. It’s your chance to...
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Buzz Byron Bay, brewing unforgettable moments with a tuk-tuk twist
In the charming coastal haven of Byron Bay, where laid-back vibes meet bespoke experiences, there’s a new buzz in town – literally. Enter Buzz...
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Cape Byron Distillery release world-first macadamia cask whisky
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The parents of Cape Byron Distillery CEO Eddie Brook established the original macadamia farm that you can see from the distillery at St...
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Heart and Song Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra with soprano, Gaynor Morgan
Join us for an enchanting afternoon as Byron Music Society proudly presents ‘Heart and Song.’ Prepare to be immersed in a program meticulously crafted by the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra, showcasing a world premiere composition. Well-known soprano, Gaynor Morgan, will be premiering a setting of poems by Seamus Heaney and Robert Graves, skilfully arranged for soprano, harp, cello and string orchestra by prominent Northern Rivers musician Nicholas Routley.
