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Splendour 2019 Line Up Announced
The 19th annual Splendour in the Grass returns to its forever home at North Byron Parklands from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 July, serving up... Read Story
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Byron Writers Festival Releases Early Tickets
Due to overwhelming demand for Early Bird tickets in 2018, this year Byron Writers Festival are offering a NEW EXTRA Early Bird release... Read Story
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Don’t let West Byron slip through
If you thought the West Byron battle was over, think again. The community is once again being called to action over the second development application... Read Story
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Lismore Gathering Supporting Muslims in wake of Christchurch Terror Attacks
It is confronting to know that the perpetrator of the attacks in Christchurch was from our region. That the place we call home, that we... Read Story
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‘Flickerfest - Kapowerful Short Films!’
Flickerfest returns to the Northern Rivers from the 25th-27th January, for it’s 21st year screening a smorgasbord of the best short films from the Byron... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Bush food industry booms, but only 1 per cent is produced by Indigenous people
Australia’s bush food industry is growing, with produce such as finger limes, lemon myrtle and wattle seed in demand. But Indigenous representation in the supply chain... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Lismore park may be closed due to flying fox threat
The forecast hot weather has sparked concerns at WIRES Northern Rivers about the health of the flying fox colony in Lismore’s Rotary Park. Lismore City Council... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Bluesfest 30th Birthday Artist List Grows
Aussie icon Tash Sultana will return to Bluesfest to help celebrate its 30th Anniversary over Easter. Other ‘must-see’ acts on the festival’s latest artist announcement, released... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
‘Affordable’ housing proposal shuts out elderly, disabled, residents’ group says
The plan to build eight ‘affordable housing’ units on Argyle Street, Mullumbimby would ignore the needs of elderly and disabled locals and create traffic issues,... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Byron Bay's 'phallic' sculpture faces uncertain future
A councillor who approved a controversial public sculpture erected last month in Byron Bay says it is a “disaster” and should be removed. Byron Shire Councillor... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Casino water restrictions to start on Wednesday
A hot, dry summer is about to get a little drier for residents of Casino and the surrounding area. Due to the low rainfall in the... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Online influencer Constance Hall mobilises Australian 'queens' to help save Kenyan kids
Her penchant for crass language, tattoos and nude selfies make her one of Australia’s most polarising online influencers, but Constance Hall is too focused on... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Fashion industry needs budding engineers, mathematicians, according to Frock Club founders
Hard hats, high-vis vests and lab coats may come to mind when you think of what fashion has to do with science, technology, engineering and... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Bluebottle jellyfish surge ashore in onshore winds, stinging thousands of beachgoers
Beachgoers looking to beat the heat on the East Coast need to be on the lookout for a familiar and unwelcome visitor, with vast numbers... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events