Rerouting coach timetable
COACH timetable changes impacting the Northern Rivers region are set to come into effect in mid-2026. NSW TrainLink is calling for community feedback on the...
Stronger together – grants help community groups focus on the future
THREE community organisations will benefit from $1 million in funding to help boost community wellbeing and resilience on the NSW North Coast. Recipients of Healthy...
Mindfulness for the modern tween
TWEEN girls are being invited to attend a special school holidays mindfulness workshop at Bangalow Uniting Church on January 31. The Self Love Club is...
Behind the bubbles
She is a regular face at festivals and fetes across the Northern Rivers region, but few people would realise that Shorty Brown the Clown...
The man behind the sound for Better Man
PRODUCTION sound mixer Guntis Sics has been named among the finalists in the upcoming AACTA Awards for his work on the Robbie Williams biopic...
Local film a Netflix hit
A FILM set in and around Byron Bay has become a New Year's Netflix hit, surging to the top three most-watched movies on the...
Hubcap Stan strikes a chord with blues fans
Stan Ceglinksi was 17 years old when he began making musical instruments out of junk scrounged from the local tip. Over the years he gave...
Heartfelt journey to create high-end wellness retreat
AN ultra luxe wellness retreat built by two old friends who suffered heart attacks within 12 months of each other is set to open...
Community comes together on crime
LENNOX Head residents are working with local police in a bid to find solutions to address a spike in youth crime in the area. Around...
Paving paradise
THE long-awaited upgrade of South Beach Rd at Brunswick Heads is set to begin in early February, after the summer school holidays. The work is...
Dreams of a better tomorrow for homeless
UP to 100 new beds are expected to become available for people experiencing homelessness in the Northern Rivers in the next few months. Homes NSW...
Bust a move to protect native species
ENVIRONMENT group Watergum is inviting people to two community events to learn how to help control cane toads ahead of the Australia-wide Great Cane...
To infinity and beyond for HSC all rounder
BYRON Bay High School graduate Zev Sage has his sights set on a career at NASA after being accepted to study space engineering at...
Barefoot and heartfelt – busker wears his heart on sleeve
BUSKER David McCredie is preparing to release his debut album in 2025, before embarking on a tour of Europe. He will also support ARIA chart-topping...
Shore thing – Byron welcomes new beach bar
BEACH Hotel Byron Bay has transformed part of its beer garden into a tiki-style bar called The Shack. The bar's look and feel, curated by...
Under the sea, on the stage – kids take Nemo to new depths
NEMO, Dory, Marlin and their friends are swimming onto the stage in Ballina Players' production of Finding Nemo Jr, which runs from January 10...
A verdant canvas
AN art exhibition inspired by the hinterland’s rainforest landscapes has opened in the gallery at Uki Post Office. The Familiar Ground exhibition, by Bilambil-based artist...
Sawdust and spectacle
SOME of the world's best woodchoppers have descended on Brunswick Heads for the annual Woodchop Carnival. More than 80 men, women and children are set...
Koala crusade
WILDLIFE carers who fear a koala will be hit by a car and killed at The Pass are calling on Byron Shire Council to...
2025 festivals and events guide
This year is shaping up as a big one for events across the Northern Rivers region, with the last ever Bluesfest leading the charge....
Embrace change at new Gaia Retreat
GAIA Retreat & Spa has launched a new package designed specifically for women going through menopause and perimenopause. General manager Emily Griffin said the team...
Little Kickers takes big step
LITTLE Kickers Northern Rivers is expanding into Ballina in 2025. Michael Westbrook, who is director of Little Kickers Gold Coast and Northern Rivers, said he...
Elderly residents share life stories
RESIDENTS of St Andrew's residential aged care facility in Ballina are taking part in a new program recording their life stories. St Andrew's board member...
Bird lovers flock to pigeon racing
PIGEON racing is thriving in the Northern Rivers region, with members of Ballina Byron Pigeon Racing Club competing in 16 races throughout the 2024...