Kendrick Lamar heads blistering Splendour line-up for 2018
The countdown to Splendour in the Grass 2018 has commenced with another blistering line-up of some of the world’s best bands set to blaze…
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Drinking can lead to death – sooner or later
Robert Drewe examines the latest alarmist findings on alcohol consumption – and finds them somewhat misleading. Thank goodness. Shock! Drama! Panic! Modest drinkers around…
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Myall Creek Massacre Remembered
It’s 180 years since the Myall Creek Massacre when 28 people – men, women and children – were slaughtered by white settlers. Lismore photograher…
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Lounging around, listening to songs…
The Song Lounge is the brainchild of musician and entrepreneur Christina Giorgio – and, she writes, it’s bringing back the idea of music in…
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Because I said so! Robert Drewe on ‘Mother’ sayings…
It seems as if we don’t tick off our children quite like we used to, surmises Robert Drewe after a visit to his local…
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Lisa Walker’s Creative Melting Pot
Lisa Walker’s on a creative roll – her latest novel may appear to be a light-hearted romp, writes Jane Camens, but crack the surface…
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Coming soon to a stage near us – Women of the Blues…
There’s some old favourites – the John Butler Trio for example, there’s a new headliner – Lionel Ritchie – and there’s a line-up of…
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Barbara Carmichael’s memoir of love and friendship in India
Paul C Pritchard reviews a memoir that explores how pure friendship – even the most unlikely kind – can create magic. Local Byron-based writer…
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Robert Drewe on why these days it’s a dog’s life
Robert Drewe says he’s a dog lover, but there’s limits. And they’re being stretched… In my day I’ve owned intelligent, obedient, affectionate and adventurous…
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Drivers in the Storm
One of the best things about life in the Northern Rivers is the majestic landscape – and someone who does it frequent justice is…
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