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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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SES Volunteers Quit After Abuse and Assaults
Volunteers for the State Emergency Service in Northern Rivers are quitting after being abused, spat on and assaulted in the wake of Cyclone Debbie. Flood intelligence... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Byron Writers Festival Starts Next Week
Preparations are in full swing for the opening of 21st Byron Writers Festival next week (Friday 4 August – Sunday 6 August). More than 130... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
State Govt Promises $300,000 for Tourism After Floods
The NSW Government today announced a dedicated Flood Recovery Support Program worth $300,000 to help drive visitors back to the NSW North Coast this Spring. Premier... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
House With No Steps Awarded Funding for Virtual Reality Project
Disability services provider House with No Steps has been awarded funding to develop an innovative Virtual Reality-based learning tool for disability support workers. House with No... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Nimbin’s Rainbow Power Company Celebrates 30 Years
Nimbin’s Rainbow Power Company – which started with three mates selling solar-powered torches at local markets from the back of a van – celebrated 30... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Powderfinger Reunite at Splendour in the Grass
Iconic Brisbane band Powderfinger has treated festival-goers at Splendour in the Grass in Byron Bay to a surprise set. Frontman Bernard Fanning was playing the amphitheatre... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
New Security Introduced at Splendour After Global Terror Attacks
Terrorism threats at major music events abroad have prompted Australia’s biggest music festival to beef up security. Counter-terrorism police will join more than 150 officers patrolling... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Regional Backpacker Industry Claims Farm Work Exploitation is Rare
Growing concern about the welfare of backpackers working on Australian farms has prompted industry representatives to defend their practices, insisting horror stories come from a... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
State Approves $6 Million for Tweed Rail Trail
While arguments still swirl regarding the pros and cons of a rail trail versus a return of trains to Byron Shire, in neighbouring Tweed money... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Supermarkets Take Up Plastic Free Challenge
In a welcome tit-for-tat move last Friday, Australia’s grocery giants Coles and Woolworths announced within hours of each other, that they will be phasing out... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events