One of the most danceable outfits in the lineup, The Cat Empire make a welcome return to Bluesfest 2021 with their infectious, genre-embracing anthems and a world-class, awe-inspiring show. Last week Seven caught up with co-founder, band leader and principal songwriter, Felix Riebl, from his lockdown hidey hole in Melbourne. Cars lining up waiting for the drive through COVID testing unit to open at the Cavanbah Centre in Byron Bay. Photo supplied.
Following the flight of a COVID positive traveller from Sydney to Ballina and the detection of COVID fragments in the Byron Bay Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) both locals and visitors have responded to calls for more testing in the region.
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Rous County Council will hold several community information days, ahead of feedback closing on its revised draft ‘Future Water Project 2060’.
Events will be held in Lismore, Ballina, Byron Bay and the Richmond Valley to allow residents to ask questions about the project.
Full location details are below:
Monday 17 May 2021 – Lismore City Hall
Wednesday 19 May 2021 – Casino Community and Cultural Centre
Thursday 20 and Friday 21 May 2021 – Rous County Council marquee at the Casino
PRIMEX Field Days
Tuesday 25 May 2021 – Lennox Community Centre
Wednesday 26 May and Thursday 27 May 2021 – Cavanbah Centre in Byron Bay
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