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Start saving water now say Tweed Council – water restrictions may be weeks away
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has declared an El Nino weather pattern, with less-than-average rainfall forecast for the Northern Rivers this year. Tweed Council is reminding residents and visitors that it is important to save water.
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Splendour found in the brass
The sound of music has well and truly returned to our schools, following the eerie silence of the pandemic.
‘Yes’ posters dismantled
I’m feeling a ‘tad’ disillusioned with the human species. My two ‘Yes’ posters were violated and removed just last...
Greens capitulate
Well finally, after six wasted months, a mountain of public criticism and constant pressure from the Labor government with...
School holidays: farmers’ market fun
It’s an image still with me, the little boy dancing in front of the stage, face split into a smile of pure joy, orange balloon floating from his fingers, his father bopping alongside.
Ballina MP accuses Labor state budget of failing social housing needs
‘Basically, I get less than $2 million for my electorate for social housing,’ Greens Member for Ballina Tamara Smith said in response to this week’s state budget announcement.
Champion golfers crowned in Mullumbimby
Adam Bullock and Julianne Ross have emerged as Mullumbimby Golf Club’s (MGC) 2023 champion golfers after finishing on top...
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Opera and theatre stars for Lismore at free community event
Opera in the Lismore gardens – a free community event
Interview with Madeleine West
Byron Echo
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Madeleine West is a nationally acclaimed actress who is one of the many talents who lives in our region. Not just a soap star (some might know her as Dee Bliss from Neighbours), Madeleine has an extensive performance training background and she’s going to be sharing her Theatresports expertise with kids at the Byron Comedy Fest.
Locals artists hit back at the government’s plan to abolish department
Scout Wallen
Northern rivers’ leaders in the arts and culture industry are calling on locals to form a coordinated action plan in response to the...
New production springs into life at Brunswick Picture House
Integrated dance theatre group 'Sprung!!' will take to the stage next weekend for the original production of ‘French Café’ at Brunswick Picture House.
Sprung!! is...
Byron High School play, June 25–28
Byron Bay High School is hosting its third annual theatre production, presented by the Year 11 drama class.
A little bit of drama can go a long way
Drama is not all about performing on stage it can also be key to helping children and young adults build confidence in their day to day lives.
Locally grown theatre to launch in August
The BANG! Academy of Performing Arts, based in Bangalow, has announced their inaugural production, Two Wolves, will hit the stage in August.
Front row at a Cockfight
One of Australia’s most fearless and dynamic dance companies, The Farm, has been collaborating with NORPA artistic director Julian Louis. The end result is...
Weekend Roundup May 1
The northern rivers is known for birthing talent that spreads onto the national and world stage and Byron Bay hardcore/metal band In Hearts Wake are on that track. They are just the tip of the iceberg for this weekend's fun.
Weekend Roundup April 24
Kathryn Jones is kicking some sass up on Saturday with a potpourri of musical stiles including rockabilly, jump blues, western swing, slack key, coastal country and folk in another weekend of great entertainment.
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BES rejects Ramsey’s proposal to leave conservation zones to private landholders
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Ballina Environment Society (BES) has come out strongly against conservative independent Ballina Councillor Eva Ramsey’s proposal to have private property owners ‘opt in’ to conservation zones.
Byron Echo
Review on remote Indigenous Australians sheds light on the Voice to Parliament
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As a white man living on Bundjalung Country, I acknowledge that it is not easy to make the cross-cultural shift from a Western paradigm lens to comprehend and appreciate the rich diversity and complexity of 65,000 years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ sociocultural and spiritual history.
Local News
What is the future for Lismore Regional Gallery and Museum? Have your say
The Lismore Regional Gallery and the Lismore Museum (Richmond River Historical Society) want to hear from you. If you are an artist, creative, arts...
Local News
Pearces Creek Bridge to be replaced – road closure
The replacement of Pearces Creek Bridge has led to the temporary closure of Eltham Road, at Pearces Creek Bridge for one month from Monday, 23 October.
