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Entertainment in the Byron Shire and beyond for the week beginning July 28, 2021
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Independent councillor calls for online voting
A manageable and easy-to-navigate system was necessary, Cr Allsop said, one that allowed 'equal presence for all candidates'.
Navigating through laws around business lockdowns
A flyer circulating within the community is making claims against the government's COVID-19 powers, and provides supporting legislation, claiming...
Vax zombies
Paul Stephen, Yamba
Will Ash denounces The Echo for being pro-vax (9 July). The Echo is just being pro-science, and supporting...
Artificial reefs for coastal erosion control
The building of seawalls has been the subject of a controversial court case brought against BSC in recent years. What are the other options?
Civil war
Peter Olson, Goonengerry
Professor Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, says that by Christmas time, people will be more...
Byron Farmers Markets temporarily moved to make way for COVID clinic
The Byron Farmers Market is to be held opposite Elements resort on Bayshore Drive this week, while health authorities use the Cavanbah Centre for a drive-through COVID testing service.
Stories about "St Francis Xavier Primary School":
Violet joins World’s Greatest Shave in Ballina
Ten year old Violet Hansen from Skennars Head had an extreme haircut at school yesterday as part of the World's Greatest Shave, to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.
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Navigating through laws around business lockdowns
A flyer circulating within the community is making claims against the government's COVID-19 powers, and provides supporting legislation, claiming the information provided is to...
Byron Echo
Highest Hapki yusul award given to former Rosebank resident
Ross Kendall
Jarrod Taylor has received the Ninth Dan – the highest award in Hapki yusul, the martial art from which Hapkido is derived, from...
Byron Echo
Opportunities aplenty for young rugby standout
Ross Kendall
Mullumbimby 16-year-old, Raife McKenzie, is a rising star rugby player who has had a big year after winning the country championship, being selected...
Byron Echo
Interview with Felix Riebl from the Cat Empire
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One of the most danceable outfits in the lineup, The Cat Empire make a welcome return to Bluesfest 2021 with their infectious, genre-embracing anthems and a world-class, awe-inspiring show. Last week Seven caught up with co-founder, band leader and principal songwriter, Felix Riebl, from his lockdown hidey hole in Melbourne.
