Starlink satellites boost disaster preparedness
COMMUNITIES throughout the Byron Shire will be better equipped to communicate during future natural disasters thanks to Starlink satellite dishes. Byron Shire Council has provided...
Exhibition draws on pre-colonial past
An exhibition exploring what the Northern Rivers region looked like before European settlement will open at Bangalow Heritage House & Museum on September 25. The...
Beach patrol kicks off
LOCAL surf clubs are calling for more volunteers ahead of the beach patrol season starting next weekend. Ballina Surf Club director of lifesaving Duncan Hope...
Bush ball raises the roof in Bangalow
THERE was bling galore in the Byron Bay hinterland last Saturday night as around 100 people gathered for the Bangalow Boujee Bush Ball. A mechanical...
Gaia Retreat named Australia’s best
GAIA Retreat & Spa has been named Australia's Leading Retreat in the 2024 World Travel Awards. It is the fourth year in a row that...
Get on your bike for free workshops
BALLINA Shire Council is running two free bike safety workshops during the school holidays. Participants will have the chance to get their bike checked over...
‘Genuine fake Russian choir’ Dustyesky makes comeback
Australia's only 'genuine fake Russian choir' Dustyesky is returning to the local stage in collaboration with the Bangalow Film Festival. The group of 28 men...
Rifle Range Rd upgrade nears completion
THE long-awaited upgrade of the Lismore and Rifle Range Rd intersection at Bangalow is expected to be finished by mid-October. The project was initially slated...
Paw-fect job for animal lovers
NORTHERN Rivers Animal Services is urgently seeking volunteers and foster carers as the housing and economic crisis forces people to give up their pets. Amy...
Sparkling new features at rainforest retreat
CRYSTAL Creek Rainforest Retreat in the Tweed hinterland has undergone a makeover after being taken over by a new management team. A Creekside Pavilion has...
Painting a picture of inspiring Australians
LENNOX Head artist Angus McDonald has revealed he has already started work on next year's Archibald Prize entry, but is remaining tight lipped on...
Groundbreaking forum for Byron tradies
BYRON Bay's long-neglected tradies will get to have their say on the challenges facing the industry at an upcoming forum. The event at North Beach...
Voice campaigner reveals what’s next in Byron Bay
INDIGENOUS human rights activist Thomas Mayo is returning to Byron Bay this month to talk about his latest book. The Darwin-based author, who was a...
Lismore Little Athletics opens for registrations
LISMORE Little Athletics is back on track post-floods, with new field lights installed at Riverview Park allowing it to begin on the evening of...
Getting into the Groove for a night of Jazz
It started as a couple of mates playing a gig for a friend's 50th birthday party, but over the years Acid Bleed has expanded...
Bangalow Newsagency services dispersed
BANGALOW Newsagency's services are being dispersed throughout the town following the store's recent closure. FoodWorks Bangalow supermarket has taken on lottery, while Bangalow General Store...
Property prices on the rise
HOME values throughout the Northern Rivers region are clawing their way back, new research shows. Median values in the Lismore area rose by nearly 11...
Three Northern Rivers restaurants named best in NSW
THREE Northern Rivers restaurants have been named among the best in NSW in the prestigious Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide. Bar Heather in Byron Bay, Bistro...
Post-Olympics skateboarding boom
SKATEBOARDING is experiencing a surge in popularity after Australia's success at the Paris Olympics. Byron Bay Skateboard School founder Flavio Biehl said he has been...
Help save local koalas
PEOPLE concerned about the plight of koalas in the region are invited to attend a Save the Koala Day fundraising luncheon at Crystalbrook Byron...
Blundstones and bling at boujee bush ball
FROM sequinned frocks to cowboy hats, mums and dads are busily planning their outfits for what has become the event of the year in...
Learning by human design
After learning to heal herself following a bout of depression and anxiety, Emma Dunwoody is hoping to help others with her new book. The Byron...
Sugar Beach Ranch Ballina launches women equine retreats
After inheriting her father's passion for horses, the daughter of late music industry legend Chris Murphy has begun offering equine wellness retreats at his...
Neighbourhood cafĂ© Bertie’s opens in Ballina
HE HAS worked at some of Sydney's top restaurants, including Rockpool and Bondi Icebergs, and now Tim Coleman is bringing his skills to a...