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Byron Writers Festival Brings Down the House
Byron Writers Festival set a high bar this year, the standard of speakers was exceptional, the breadth of topics and genres immense and to top... Read Story
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Bluesfest Turns 30
It’s official Bluesfest has turned 30 and to celebrate that have just announced their first artists lineup that will be taking to the stage during... Read Story
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Council Strategy Aims for ‘state of the art’ Byron
Byron Shire’s roundabouts, toilet blocks and water tanks would be adorned with colourful, contemporary sculpture, mosaics and murals under a public art strategy to go... Read Story
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Writers Festival Volunteers Ready for the Off
With more than 140 international, national and local writers, thinkers and commentators about to gather at Elements of Byron for this weekend’s Byron Writers Festival,... Read Story
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Backlash Over Shark Nets Decision
The state government is facing a backlash over its decision to reinstall shark nets on the North Coast. NSW DPI announced on Friday that the trial... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Mullum Locals Get Their Say on NBN’s ‘Broken Promises’
Broken promises regarding the roll out and delivery of the NBN were the key focus of the meeting between MP Justine Elliot, Shadow Minister for... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Flood Victims Still Struggling to Find Affordable Housing
Almost 6 months after the devastating floods forced tens of thousands from their homes, the region’s housing crisis shows no sign of abating. “Unless someone is... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Native Bush Food Demand Outstripping Supply
The demand for Australian native foods across the country is by far exceeding supply, according to the industry’s peak body. Australian Native Food and Botanicals (ANFAB)... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Destination NSW Funding Available for Local Events
The NSW government, through Destination NSW has opened the 2018 Flagship Fund. The fund offers two grant options for local festivals and events to help... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Major Milestone for Bonalbo MPS
Member for Lismore, Thomas George today laid a ceremonial brick in the new Bonalbo Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) as part of a topping out ceremony to... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Bank for the Poor for Northern Rivers
A Nobel Peace Prize-winning ‘bank for the poor’ could soon begin operating in Grafton. The Grameen Bank, founded by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is a microfinance... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Terrorism 'Hysteria' Could Lead to Price Hikes
People travelling on regional airlines could face price hikes if bolstered security measures at regional airports are introduced to prevent future terror threats. That is the... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Lismore Answers the NSW Glass Recycling Crisis
Lismore could have the solution to recycling hundreds of thousands of tonnes of glass being stockpiled and landfilled across the country. The ABC’s Four Corners program... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Byron Writers Festival 21st a Sunny Hit
Byron Writers Festival (4-6 Aug), Australia’s largest regional literary festival, wrapped up a hugely successful 21st year with more than 130 writers, thinkers and commentators... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events