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Organisers apologise to tens of thousands of music festivalgoers who were left bogged, stranded and out of pocket
Organist and composer of Anglican sacred music with a secret love of big bands
He knew nine archbishops, played the organ at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Kent and composed the popular hymn tune East Acklam
By Mia Armitage and Hans Lovejoy With more than 30 candidates announced so far for this year’s local government elections in the Byron Shire, the council’s nine seats are the most hotly contested on the Northern Rivers. Campaigns started early compared to previous election years, after a twelve-month delay due to the pandemic. One of the most noticeable features of the 2021 Byron Shire Council elections has been the number of independents wanting to win power. There were already six independent tickets announced by late July, including representation from four existing councillors, one ...
Less than two weeks on from Simon Richardson’s resignation, Byron Council has today elected its new mayor. Richardson’s deputy, Michael Lyon, has claimed the top job – defeating Councillor Basil Cameron five votes to three. Councillor Sarah Ndiaye was elected his deputy. Meanwhile, in a three horse race for the vacant Rous County Council position – Councillor Cate Coorey came out on top. They’ll each hold their roles until voters head to the polls for the local government elections on September 4. (NO AUDIO)