Julie Ray

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Elloise Farrow-Smith |Julie Ray

Byron Bay businesses are frustrated that some companies are using the town's name despite no local connection. The Byron Bay name has even been used by offshore 'ghost' stores, which only exist online. The Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce wants to protect the use of the Byron Bay brand, but a trademark lawyer says that can be difficult.

Dec 9, 2024 | abc.net.au | Elloise Farrow-Smith |Hannah Ross |Julie Ray

New South Wales Health intends to cover up murals painted by convicted murderer and rapist Leonard Lawson on the walls of the old Grafton Gaol. The department says the works are considered "triggering" for healthcare staff who will move into the renovated former jail. The local historical society believes the artwork is valuable and should not be hidden from the community. The artwork of a killer and rapist is set to be covered over after being deemed too "triggering" for health staff to see.

Dec 7, 2024 | abc.net.au | Elloise Farrow-Smith |Julie Ray |Hannah Ross

When Northern Rivers residents were forced to live in tents after the floods, a new disaster solution was born — held together by cardboard. The idea for cheap, renewable, quick-fix temporary housing arose after the 2019/20 bushfires and the 2022 floods. "We're still trying to recover from the 2022 floods and one of the biggest issues at that time was a lack of potential housing and shelter," Professor Andrew Rose from Southern Cross University said.

Jul 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Julie Ray |Bridie Tanner

Mum's taxi has paid off!Grafton-born Olympian Hayden Sargeant has done his family and his country proud in Paris. Our men's Rugby Sevens team defeated Samoa and Kenya in the first heat in front of 80,000 spectators. His mum Nikki Sargeant was screaming from the sidelines of the Stade de France. She spoke to Bridie Tanner on ABC North Coast from Café Oz in Paris. See the Rugby Sevens Olympic schedule hereAussie Aussie Aussie!Grafton, Surfers Paradise, Rugby 7, Summer Olympic Games

Jun 17, 2024 | abc.net.au | Julie Ray |Bridie Tanner

From Brisbane through Goondiwindi, Dubbo and finally to Canberra to be installed in the National Gallery of Australia. Transporting a piece of art this big is a first for the southern hemisphere. Probably, it's the longest trip that any such object has ever taken. Hit play to hear what the The Ouroboros represents and what the truckies reckon. Lindy Lee AM spoke to Bridie Tanner on ABC North Coast. Goondiwindi, Dubbo, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Canberra, Installation Art, Road Transport Industry