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Cinema: Battle of the sea folk
Yes, it’s school holidays so there are lots of films with ‘G’ in the rating, and Ruby Gillman – Teenage Kraken is definitely on the list. Sometimes the hero you are meant to be lies just beneath the surface.
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Bangalow General Store
The concept of the Australian general store is an old one, dating back to the time when our population was smaller, and transportation much more difficult. The whole town and surrounding area would purchase their food staples, dry goods and sometimes basic home and hardware from the general store.
Nuance needed
The plight of Matt Bruce, now getting press in the Guardian, is an issue that demands greater nuance from...
The war on cats
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek marked National Threatened Species Day by 'declaring war on feral cats'. She wants to give...
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...
Complete the rail trail
The Byron Shire Council’s recent decision to approve the proposed rail trail on the abandoned rail corridor, excluding the...
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.
Stories about "Troy Cassar-Daley":
Why Cassar-Daley Loves the Blues-interview
Bluesfest is loved for its ability to bring music of all genres together. This year Nash Chambers presents the Australian Americana Music Honours Music Awards with John Butler, Kasey Chmbers, Ash Grunwald, Hussy Hicks, The Waifs, The War and Treaty, Henry Wagons and Troy Cassar-Daley. Troy spoke with The Echo about just how much he loves being part of the Bluesfest program.
Byron Echo
Paco Lara Duende flamenco
Bringing the soul and spirit of Spanish flamenco, the acclaimed Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco Lara will inspire and capture the imagination of Australian audiences with the release and launch of his new album Duende, a self-produced album of original compositions.
Byron Echo
Circus, Comedy, WTF?
It’s that time again at the Brunswick Picture House – The Cheeky Cabaret’s new season has just opened and this one is more hilarious, and sexier, than ever!
Entertainment News
Bush ball – but fancy schmancy
The beautiful A&I Hall is the setting for the inaugural Bangalow Boujee Bush Ball on October 14 – celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Bangalow Community Children’s Centre. This will be a party to remember.
Byron Echo
Bicycle racing at Lismore attracts over 100 riders
Byron Bay Cycling Club’s (BBCC) inaugural closed road race through and around Lismore has been deemed a ‘success’ attracting 108 competitors and raising over...
