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NSW government promises $230 million in DV prevention and crisis support

The NSW Government has announced $230 million as part of an emergency support package over the next four years for domestic, family and sexual violence victim-survivors.

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Should Local Land Service be the only consent for Private Native Forestry in Kyogle Shire?

The impact of Private Native Forestry agreements are often contentious and with eastern Australia being the only first world country identified as one of 24 ‘deforestation hotspots’ around the world the question of who provides permission and oversees the consent for PNF is important. 

Harvest at Mullum Farmers Market

Hey, foodies! Prepare for a flavour-filled extravaganza of The Harvest Trails, Taste of Harvest, on May 3 at the award-winning Mullum Farmers Market. With over 70 stalls, the farmers’ market is a feast for the senses. Indulge in fresh produce and artisan goodies and meet the farmers.

Symbiosis in the Byron Shire

In the evolving landscape of the food industry within our Byron Shire, a paradigm shift towards sustainability and collaboration...

Man dies after being stabbed – Coffs Harbour

An investigation is underway after a man died after being stabbed at Coffs Harbour on Thursday.

Save Wallum fundraiser film night, May 5

In an effort to get a delegation of First Peoples and activists to Sydney and Canberra to lobby politicians to save Wallum from being bulldozed, Save Wallum will be holding a film night on Sunday, May 5 at the Picture House in Brunswick Heads.

NSW government promises $230 million in DV prevention and crisis support

The NSW Government has announced $230 million as part of an emergency support package over the next four years for domestic, family and sexual violence victim-survivors.

Tim Stokes, Kim Banffy, Milo Green, Jimmy Dowling and Guy Kachel play Songs for Fred. Photo Eve Jeffery
Tim Stokes, Kim Banffy, Milo Green, Jimmy Dowling and Guy Kachel play Songs for Fred. Photo Eve Jeffery

Songs for Fred was a fundraiser held over the weekend to aid the wonderful work of the Fred Hollows Foundation, which changes the lives of individuals in indigenous communities who are going blind.

The Fred Hollows Foundation has been about the business of drastically changing the lives of individuals in indigenous communities who are literally going blind. With a simple operation blindness is reversed and quality of life is restored.

Musicians Tim Stokes, Kim Banffy, Milo Green, Jimmy Dowling and Guy Kachel pictured, and Kyle Lionhart, thrilled the Byron Theatre audience who treated to solo performances from all of the artists, and some wonderful collaborations between them.

For more visit www.hollows.org.au. 

 

 

 

 


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