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New law protects small business from unfair contract terms
A new law, which provides provisions for unfair contract terms in standard contracts, will come into effect from 12 November 2016
Nominate an outstanding woman!
Nominations are now open for the 2016 NSW Woman of the Year Awards, celebrating remarkable and inspiring women and recognising their contributions to the State
Byron All Shorts Film Festival 2016
Byron All Shorts short film competition is back and calling for entries. Film entries close 14 December 2015 with finalists screening on 23 January 2016
Startup Weekend fosters entrepreneurial collaboration in Byron Bay
Startup Weekend brings together developers, designers and business developers to pitch an idea and launch a business in 54 hours.
Arts in Northern Rivers gets funding boost
Lismore Regional Gallery and NORPA will receive a combined total of $1.11 million in funding over the next 3 years from Arts NSW
Workshop for Aboriginal Business owners
A workshop is being held in Grafton on Monday 9 November 2015 for Aboriginal business owners who may be interested in tendering for contracts on the Pacific Highway upgrade
North Coast Local Land Services draft Strategic plan
North Coast Local Land Services is seeking community feedback on its future direction with the release of their Draft North Coast Local Strategic Plan
Hurford Hardwood Portrait Prize at the Lismore Regional Gallery
The finalists for the Hurford Hardwood Portrait Prize have been announced with 55 entries to be judged for the final prize. Winners will be announced on Saturday 31 October 2015 at the opening of the Hurford Hardwood Portrait Prize 2015 Exhibition at the Lismore Regional Gallery
Energy & Sustainability in the Northern Rivers
Northern Rivers BioHubs, led by Sustain Northern Rivers, is holding workshops to inform the community and provide an opportunity for feedback on the use of bioenergy as a sustainable energy source for the Northern Rivers.
Enova Share Offer extended
Enova Community Energy is well on the way to achieving its minimum start-up capital of $3 million, with $1.1 million subscribed in less than 6 weeks. To allow greater opportunity for investment the share offer has been extended to close at 5.00pm (AEST) on 27 November 2015.
