Give old threads a new purpose
LOCAL charity The SHIFT Project is seeking clothing donations for a fundraising garage sale at Byron Bay Surf Club on Saturday June 28. The donations...
Yellow church yoga studio hits the market
THE owners of Mullumbimby's beloved 'Yellow Church' — a local landmark that has housed a yoga studio for nearly 30 years — have put...
The Bonobo rises in Byron Bay
LUXURY apartment-hotel development The Bonobo by Raes is rapidly taking shape in Byron Bay, with construction on track to be completed by the end...
Ten-piece funk powerhouse returns to Ballina
THE ten-piece ensemble SOUL'D is more than just a band — it's a celebration of soul, funk and the unbreakable bonds of musicianship and...
Pipit pops up at The Brooklet for luxe fire-cooked feasts
AWARD-winning Pottsville restaurant Pipit is bringing its flame-kissed flair to the Byron Bay hinterland this winter, teaming up with luxury retreat The Brooklet for...
Bold new festival blends American mid-west and Mexicano vibes
A NEW music festival celebrating the fusion of American Midwest and Mexicano culture is set to bring big sounds to The Bowlo Bangalow on...
Generations unite across the Byron Shire for Anzac Day services
YOUNG and old braved the rain to gather across the Byron Shire on Anzac Day, honouring the courage and sacrifice of Australian and New...
Local farmer wins agriculture award
COORABELL pig farmer John Singh has been recognised with a prestigious Champions of the RAS Award from the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. The award...
Prairie Café rolls out organic goodness
A NEW roadside café serving organic, locally-sourced, homemade offerings has opened on the same road as Killen Falls at Brooklet. Sarah Bowen and Alec Baker...
Hippies and hemp at Nimbin Mardigrass festival
THE Nimbin MardiGrass festival will be held from May 2 to 4 in Australia's counterculture capital. The event will include a parade featuring dancing Ganja...
Red tape out, good times in as Byron Bay joins entertainment precinct trial
BYRON Bay is poised for a vibrant revival, with laneway festivals, street performances and footpath dining all on the horizon as the town becomes...
Goodrich winds back the clock with power pop hits
WITH Toni Childs’ bass player Morris Serniga and one-time Misex keyboardist Murray Burns in the line-up, Goodrich offers Northern Rivers music fans a guaranteed...
Greens to keep Aussie festivals rocking
THE Greens have announced a plan to invest $20 million a year to help revitalise and sustain Australia's festival scene, unveiling the proposal over...
Engines roar and spirits soar as veterans on Harleys unite for Anzac Day
VETERANS of the Vietnam War will join those who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Timor and Somalia for this year's Anzac Day march in Mullumbimby,...
World War II veteran reflects on the past
BILL Nolan was 14 years old when he heard on the radio that World War II had broken out. Remembering the first World War...
Crowded House, packed fields – Bluesfest’s post-COVID resurgence
WHAT was once thought to be the final Bluesfest turned into a triumphant celebration over the Easter long weekend, as massive crowds rallied in...
Anzac Day services to be held across the Byron Shire
ANZAC Day events will be held across the Byron Shire next Friday April 25, with services planned at Byron Bay, Bangalow, Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby...
Weed warriors wanted for Mullumbimby working bee
ORGANIC Landcare Inc is looking for volunteers to join its next working bee at Saltwater Creek in Mullumbimby on Saturday, April 26. The organisation's president...
Greens plant seeds for free early learning
GREENS senator Stephanie Hodgins-May has announced the party's new early childhood education policy during a visit to a Northern Rivers preschool. The spokesperson for early...
Bangalow school paints the town at annual colour run
STUDENTS, teachers and even the principal got into the spirit at Bangalow Public School's Colour Run fundraiser last week. Children from kindergarten to Year 6...
Cyclone cleanup hinders hopes for a bumper macadamia harvest
MACADAMIA farmers across the Northern Rivers are playing catch up in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with many still clearing debris from their...
Augmented eggsperience at OTHERWORLD Byron Bay
OTHERWORLD Byron Bay is hosting an augmented reality Easter egg hunt throughout the April school holidays. Children visiting the immersive art and light gallery will...
Hussy Hicks ready to create more magical musical memories
AS A teenager growing up in Lennox Head, Leesa Gentz has fond memories of attending Bluesfest with her family and friends – not realising...
Wrapped in mystery – Here Come the Mummies back for Bluesfest
THEY were one of the most talked about acts at last year's festival, and Here Come the Mummies is back performing all four nights...