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New wave of antisocial behaviour hits SGB
Drug use, fights, vandalism, destruction of property, and violent intimidation of locals sitting in their homes.
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New local whisky aged in viognier casks
The third whisky released by local distillers Brookies, Viognier Cask has a deep hue and is said to have...
Hope for whistleblowers?
It's been a strange time recently for whistleblowers, and those who value their contribution to Australian society.
Scratch your bum and give idleness a chance
Mandy Nolan’s recent Soapbox article on the mental health crisis was a ripper. Spot on. She’s right about one of the principal causes: capitalism.
Byronian wanders down street
After a ten-year hiatus, iconic Byron cafe The Byronian (est. 1978) has returned with a new location, outside Woolies,...
Dr Heyning recognised with award
Congrats to Dr Marc Heyning, of Brunswick Heads Medical Centre, who is one of three Australia-wide recipients of the Australian Rural and Remote College’s Distinguished Service Award 2023.
Turning eight at the Nudge
Saturday is the day for you to arrive early and stay late! Cunning Stunts’ Nudge Nudge Wink Wink: The Ultimate Party with a Conscience is turning 8!
Eight performances will dazzle on this date, filled with bangers all day long for you to dance and gyrate to fromt their magical birthday line up – we can’t wait! Guest DJs: Iain Yes, James Scott, Rahel, Lady S, and Miss L, join the awesome resident DJs, Lord Sut and Dale Stephen + live performances by The Hoodlum Ballet, all curated for you to celebrate.
Stories about "temporary housing":
Gov’t rental figure for first temporary housing village revealed
The Ballina Shire Council has finally revealed it received $100,000 in rent for the Wollongbar emergency housing village.
Pod homes for Lismore ready for residents
The Southern Cross University temporary housing site is now officially operational and serving as a home for flood affected Lismore locals.
Kingscliff pods – drop in session for community questions – Tuesday
Residents have raised key concerns over the Kingscliff temporary accommodation pod site at Elrond Drive and asked why a community engagement process was not one of the first, rather than last, actions of Resilience NSW in engaging with the community.
Housing pods and a village masterplan for Wardell
The Ballina Shire Council has announced a community survey as part of work on a draft master plan for the flood-damaged Wardell village.
Drop-in info sessions tomorrow re Ballina temporary housing
Anyone with questions about the second state government temporary housing village for flood and landslide survivors in the Ballina Shire can attend a drop-in information session on Wednesday.
Temporary accommodation sites for flood-affected communities
The New South Wales Government has this just announced nine temporary accommodation sites across the Northern Rivers region to house flood-affected residents, with more to come.
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Youth wellness app launching Nov 30
A free wellbeing app for young people, developed by young local Indigenous people on the Northern Rivers, is being launched this Thursday, November 30 at the M-Arts in Murwillumbah from 5pm.
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Mandy Nolans Soapbox: Climate is About People
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What scares you more? The impact of warming by 1.5 degrees that results in drought, famine, heat stress, species die-off, loss of entire ecosystems and habitable land and 100 million people being thrown into poverty? Or a hundred or so activists in a kayak?
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Turning eight at the Nudge
Saturday is the day for you to arrive early and stay late! Cunning Stunts’ Nudge Nudge Wink Wink: The Ultimate Party with a Conscience is turning 8!
Eight performances will dazzle on this date, filled with bangers all day long for you to dance and gyrate to fromt their magical birthday line up – we can’t wait! Guest DJs: Iain Yes, James Scott, Rahel, Lady S, and Miss L, join the awesome resident DJs, Lord Sut and Dale Stephen + live performances by The Hoodlum Ballet, all curated for you to celebrate.
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Interview with Robyn Davidson, author of the international bestseller Tracks
Byron Writers Festival is thrilled to present Robyn Davidson, author of the international bestseller Tracks, for an intimate conversation with Zacharey Jane about her memoir Unfinished Woman.
