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Monday, 17 July
19:11
Tree by tree and hollow by hollow, regional coastal villages are being made over into the almost sterile landscapes of distant metropolises North Coast Voices
All up and down the NSW coastal zone local residents are involved in conversations like this and, as in this case, local government staff are well aware of what is happening.
Concerning DA 2022/0100 - tree removal and erection of a shed - at 35 and 37 Riverview St, Iluka, at the mouth of the Clarence River estuary:
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16:27
Local writers shine at 2023 Byron Writers Festival Byron Bay Blog
Australias largest regional writers festival explores the theme of Wild Imagination.
Local writers include Sally Colin-James, Marele Day, Dan Etheridge, Hakea Hustler, Hilton Koppe, Zanni Louise, Lucas Proudfoot, Carl Merrison, Naomi Moran, Kayte Nunn, Amanda Reichelt-Brushett, Rhoda Roberts, Ben Roche, Rebecca Rushbrook, Sarah Temporal and more
Held on the lands of the Arakwal Bumberbin peoples of the Bundjalung Nation, we pay respect to the traditional owners of these lands and acknowledge them as the original storytellers of this region.
Byron Writers Festival proves that the Northern Rivers region remains a creative hotspot in 2023 with more than 30 local writers, thinkers, artists and performers featured at this years festival including Marele Day (Reckless), Sally Colin-James (One Illumined Thread), Kayte Nunn (The Only Child), Hilton Koppe (One Curious Doctor), Amanda Reichelt-Brushett (Marine Pollution), Hakea Hustler and Carl Merrison (Diraarn) and many more.
The Northern Rivers is home to an incredible array of writers and storytellers. This year at Byron Writers Festival we will celebrate the outstanding literary talent of our region, many of whom who have honed their skills and ideas in our year round program of activities for writers. Im delighted to be presenting so many local authors and am particularly excited to be creating dedicated spaces and sessions for our local First Nations storytellers to share their craft and culture, Zoe Pollock, CEO & Artistic Director said.
Acclaimed Northern Rivers based writer Marele Day will discuss her brilliant memoir Reckless with local writer, journalist and smash hit podcast producer Matthew Condon. Local educator, doctor, podcaster and now published author Hilton Koppe (One Curious Doctor: A Memoir of Medicine, Migration and Mortality) will reflect on some of lifes most challenging questions, with great clarity, affection, intimacy, and uncompromising honesty.
Debut novelist Sally Colin-James (One Illumined Thread) will join best-selling authors Anna Funder and Pip Williams to discuss language, power and privilege in what will no doubt be a hugely popular session on Friday. Kayte Nunn, author of the spine-tingling crime thriller The Only Child, will join authors Robbi...
11:27
Coming down to the wire at Feros Local News Echonetdaily
This Wednesday, July 19, residents at Byron Feros are expected to vacate their rooms for the last time they feel they are being kicked out of home.
Residents of the faculty and their families and supporters say they arent going anywhere.
The residents believe that Feros is their place, the legacy of a man who walked the street raising money so that Byrons elders could age in their town with dignity and care.
10:54
MAHICO GARDEN FIESTA feat. MOONTIDE (Extended Set) QVLN + SUNNY Z Byron Bay Blog
Limited capacity
Note: FREE entry for kids
Musica Mexican Street food Art
Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3pEwkOL
Our next fiesta is live and we cant wait to do it all over again! We welcome back Mahico resident MOONTIDE back after his South America & European tour to play an extended set. In addition we are super happy to have our amigos QVLN & SUNNY Z enthralling us with their live performance. In support our Mahico usual suspects OtTORONGO & XUJA
LINE UP
QVLN + SUNNY Z
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QucHfdHaS4tLsKKT2vv2j
MOONTIDE
https://soundcloud.com/moontideaus
OTORONGO
https://soundcloud.com/otorongo-curinahuel
XUJA
https://soundcloud.com/xujaa
Kids Cultural Immersive Workshop
$20 per ticket Select Add-ons in the event link
$40 1st release $50 2nd release $60 on the door
Fully licensed bar: Margaritas, cerveza, vino + more
Much Love
Team MAHICO
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09:37
Olive Cotton Award announced for 2023 Local News Echonetdaily
Winners of the 2023 Olive Cotton Award were announced recently with Gerwyn Davies portrait Replica winning the $20,000 overall prize.
The ceremony was attended by many of this years finalists who travelled from across the country to join in the celebrations.
Davies Replica was selected as the winning portrait from a field of 72 finalists, including emerging and established photographers from around Australia. Davies is the 12th artist to win the Award, which was first presented in 2005.
The announcements were made in an official opening and presentation ceremony at Tweed Regional Gallery, Murwillumbah on Saturday 15 July. The event was also live-streamed for those who could not attend.
The Award was judged by artist, curator and critic Dr Daniel Mudie Cunningham. Dr Mudie Cunningham visited the Gallery on Friday 14 July to view all works installed before making his final decision.
Dr Mudie Cunningham said hiding is not something we associate with portraiture. A conventional portrait requires a subjects presence and disclosure to connect with the world.
07:45
New school for controversial site in Lennox Local News Echonetdaily
Clarence Property, the developer of Lennox Heads Epiq estate, has announced the sale of Super Lot 5, on the corner of Montwood and Snapper Drive, to the NSW Department of Education.
The 4.2ha site will now become the site of the new Lennox Head Primary School, having previously been mooted by the developer as the location of a retirement facility and then a medium-density integrated housing development of over 100 dwellings.
Having run into problems with Ballina Shire Council advancing that idea, Clarence Property appealed to the NSW Department of Planning to change the planned use of the land, but that has now been set aside by the new announcement.
Ballina Cr Kiri Dicker, a critic of the housing development plan, has enthusiastically welcomed the latest news, describing it as an enormous win for the community and a perfect site for the Lennox Head Public School.
On social media, Cr Dicker said, I still cant stop smiling at the news that our new school will be located right in the heart of the Epiq Estate, which is home to so many young families.
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Climate Change State of Play in 2023: as seen from Yamba, Australia and the rest of the world North Coast Voices
Yamba (pop. est. 6,388) at the mouth of the Clarence River estuary on the NSW far north coast, has an official weather station ID: 058012 which has been recording observations since May 1877 from a headline on the northside of the town.
What this relatively long history, of measuring air temperature, humidity levels, wind direction & velocity along with rainfall, is currently indicating is that from January to June 2023 monthly temperatures have been hotter than the 145 year averages.
While over the same period rainfall is so far below monthly averages that by June - the first month of Winter - rainfall was est. 125-127mm below the 145 year average for that month and occurred across only 7 of the 30 June days.
Yamba, like much of the Clarence Valley and 23.3% of the North Coast has been classified as Drought Affected on the NSW DPI Combined Drought Indicator (CDI).
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Sunday, 16 July
05:45
Fadden federal by-election, Saturday 15 July 2023 - vote count begins at approx. 6:30pm North Coast Voices
Australian Electoral Commission vote count in the Fadden by-election in Queensland begins after close of polls at 6pm, Saturday 15 July 2023.
The rolling ballot count should be available at:
https://tallyroom.aec.gov.au/HouseDivisionPage-29422-159.htm
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Saturday, 15 July
17:54
Embrace a Slower Pace Crystalbrook Byron Byron Bay Blog
Winter in Byron Bay at Crystalbrook Byron
In a world that often moves at a frenetic pace, taking things slow has become a precious luxury. Slow travel allows us to truly immerse ourselves in the essence of a destination, to savour each moment and connect with its unique rhythms. And theres no better place to embrace the art of slow travel than Byron Bay.
This laid-back coastal haven invites you to unwind, recharge, and discover the beauty of a simpler, more mindful way of life. From the breathtaking beaches to the lush hinterland, every corner of Byron Bay offers an invitation to slow down, indulge in the present, and engage with the local culture.
Whether its exploring the vibrant markets, indulging in farm-to-table culinary delights, or simply basking in the tranquility of nature, a slow journey through Byron Bay promises to awaken your senses and leave an indelible mark on your soul.
Experience the magic of winter in Byron Bay from $285 per suite
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00:15
Tweet of the Week North Coast Voices
Hes a potent danger to democracies across the world. Watch our film about Rupert Murdoch pic.twitter.com/7rlAlVaBGy
Led By Donkeys (@ByDonkeys) June 21, 2023
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Thursday, 13 July
11:55
Friends Uke Night Byron Bay Blog
We all need more friends right? Uke Mullum is turning 12 this year in July. Bring your ukulele and some friends for the Friends Songbook. 20+ tunes about friends.
Miss Amber, Stukulele and friends will be leading the tunes.
Come early for some dinner from the courthouse Bistro and get ready to have one the most enjoyable times with a whole bunch of friends! Best friends, old friends, so-called friends Theyll all be there.
Friends Uke Night
The Courthouse Hotel Mullumbimby
7pm Thursday 20 July
Tickets
$20 + BF online only
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Tuesday, 11 July
17:41
BSA Visual Arts Foundation Course students Exhibition Tuesdays Byron Bay Blog
Tuesdays
An exhibition of work from Term 2 by Byron School of Art first year students working with Michelle Dawson.
The joy of a class can be the communal support of the group and the vortex that is created by everyone being engaged. Sometimes you can feel it swirling above the class. It is there to call on.
This was a big term. We looked at colour theory, complementary colours, composition, colour mixing, and a variety painting techniques.
Each week there was new information and explorations of new territories that could be both confronting and challenging.
We had nine Tuesdays and nine challenges that 16 students met wholeheartedly.
Here is a celebration of that work.
Exhibition runs: Wednesday 12 July Thursday 27
July
Opening hours: Monday Friday, 10am 3pm
BSA Project Space: 112 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby, NSW
2482
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