Northern Rivers theatre-makers can access funding, mentoring and creative support through Byron Theatre Company’s new free Storytellers development program.
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Posted inBangalow, Brunswick Heads, Environment, Housing
Wallum appeal deadline looms as bulldozers reach Brunswick Heads site
Save Wallum Inc has lost a second bid to protect the Wallum site at Brunswick Heads from clearing, after the NSW Land and Environment Court dismissed an application for an interim injunction on Tuesday, adding to a Federal Court defeat on 16 September and hardening the odds against the campaign as its 5 October appeal deadline approaches.
Posted inArts, Coffs Harbour, Exhibitions and Performances
Three touring shows bring fresh art wave to Coffs YAM
Salt lakes, mythical snakes and camp sporting satire land at Coffs Harbour’s YAM this spring, with a Gumbaynggirr artist among those bringing the shows home.
Posted inMidCoast
Community invited to have say on MidCoast coastline future
MidCoast Council is seeking community feedback on a new coastal management program covering almost 10 per cent of the NSW coastline.
Posted inArts, Bangalow, Byron Bay, Local festivals and shows
Si Jay Gould on taking a chance on a festival that didn’t exist yet
Bangalow and Byron Bay will host a new four-day music and arts festival this October, with organisers promising a program built around the towns themselves rather than a single fenced festival site.
Posted inBallina, Education, Good News, Grants and funding
East Ballina teacher headed overseas after top scholarship win
An East Ballina teacher is off to the US and Canada, funded by a $15,000 scholarship recognising her as one of the state’s best.
Posted inTweed Heads
New veterans’ support hub opens on NSW North Coast
Veterans and their families across the NSW North Coast will have greater access to local support following the opening of a new hub in Tweed Heads.
Posted inCrime, Forster, Grafton
Three men charged over alleged online child grooming offences
Three men have been charged with alleged online grooming and child abuse material offences following police raids at South Grafton and Forster.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, Money
North Coast MPs back Coalition plan to halve fuel tax during price shocks
Fuel prices could be automatically halved during the next global oil shock, under a plan two North Coast MPs say would keep regional families and farmers moving.
Posted inAwards, Business, Port Macquarie-Hastings
Birdon crowned Mid North Coast Business of the Year
A record 282 entries, one big winner. Port Macquarie’s Birdon has been crowned Mid North Coast Business of the Year, and will now take on the state’s best in Sydney.