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Entertainment in the Byron Shire and beyond for the week beginning July 28, 2021
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Green is the colour of my discontent
Tom Tabart, Co-founder, Byron Greens
The Greens team for the Council election has a problem with the inclusion of Sarah Ndiaye,...
About us, without us
Many of us in the Byron Market community feel completely betrayed by the councillors who last week voted to move us again, like an unwanted jigsaw piece.
MP steps into Dunoon Dam debate as county council defends and defies
The Rous County Council has again voted against including a new dam in future water security investigations but new state political pressure suggests the debate is far from over.
Bangalow health food staff fined for failing to mask-up
Anyone who cannot wear a face mask because of a disability, physical or mental health illness or condition must now carry proof of exemption.
Byron Council seeks height variation for its bioenergy facility
The bioenergy facility was one of many Council projects identified as being at risk of losing funding, within the solar farm report.
Civil war
Peter Olson, Goonengerry
Professor Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, says that by Christmas time, people will be more...
Stories about "The Planting":
Planting ideas or planting trees – the Byron Youth Theatre does both
The Byron Youth Theatre will be planting ideas and trees at this years The Planting at Woodfordia. They have been invited to the annual planting festival that aims to regenerate the site for future generations.
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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.
