From farm to fork to farewell
NORTHERN Rivers foodies have been left shocked by the news that pioneering paddock-to-plate restaurant Harvest Newrybar has closed its doors. Owners of the acclaimed restaurant...
Ethics classes gaining ground
PRIMARY Ethics is seeking more volunteer teachers to meet a growing demand for ethics classes in schools throughout the region. Around 20 primary schools in...
Santa, stilt walkers and stunts at family-friendly Christmas Eve carnival
SANTA is set to take a break from delivering presents to pop into Bangalow Showground for the town's annual Christmas Eve Carnival on Tuesday...
The Voice star leads Ballina Christmas carols
THE Voice star Chang Po Chin led the crowd in song at the Ballina Christmas Carnival & Carols on the Sunday afternoon. Matt Tanttari, who...
Fishheads’ Christmas feast for the homeless
BYRON Bay's homeless population won't be forgotten on Christmas Day, with Fishheads restaurant offering a buffet seafood lunch for those who have fallen on...
Volunteers to the rescue
AUSTRALIAN Seabird & Turtle Rescue is looking for volunteers to help save and care for sick and injured wildlife in 2025. The organisation's general manager...
Major makeover for historic hotel
BANGALOW Hotel is set to undergo a major revamp, with plans for $13 million in improvements to the venue. Central Coast-based Fabric Architecture Studio lodged...
Navigate new horizons on Indigenous tour
INDIGENOUS guide Delta Kay has introduced a new tour of the iconic lighthouse trail in Byron Bay. The two-hour Walgun Lighthouse Aboriginal Tour begins at...
A Santa’s eye view
Families can see the world from Santa's sleigh in a 360-degree film showing at OTHERWORLD Byron Bay in the lead-up to Christmas. Screening in the...
Tents and toiletries on Christmas wish list
FLETCHER Street Cottage is seeking donations of practical items such as tents, tarpaulins and sleeping bags to help locals experiencing homelessness this Christmas. The Byron...
Green means go – Byron to get first traffic lights
THE Byron Shire is set to get its first set of traffic lights at Suffolk Park after Council voted in favour of the move...
Brewed to perfection
DRAGONFLY Cafe at Lismore has been named the best hospitality venue of its kind in northern NSW in the 2024 Love My Café Awards. The...
Spin into the festive season with rides, food and fun
THE much-loved McGregor's Family Carnival is returning to Brunswick Heads on December 14, with rides, games and character fun. The carnival is expected to run...
Reviving tradition – Indigenous games make comeback in local schools
STUDENTS from The Rivers Secondary College Kadina High Campus at Goonellabah are taking part in a new initiative coaching traditional Indigenous games in local...
Study to help council understand challenges and impacts of flooding
A NEW study will help Ballina Shire Council to prepare and withstand the challenges and impacts of future flood events. The study will aim to...
Wildlife warning
THREE new koala zones have been created in the Byron Shire to help prevent the marsupials being hit by cars. Byron Shire Council introduced the...
Crafting capes and confidence
Neurodivergent artist Sarah Lewis will lead a full-day superhero costume-making workshop at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery's Ignite Studios this Sunday, December 8. Participants will...
Tis the season to give
MULLUMBIMBY District Neighbourhood Centre is appealing for donations to help people in need this Christmas. The items it is seeking include unwrapped toys, in date...
Rave revival – Wax Addicts brings back the beats
OLD-SCHOOL DJs from around Australia will descend on Byron Bay for the SMILE 2.0 rave party at OTHERWORLD on December 14. Local promotion group and...
Jingle all the way to fresh local delights
NORTH Byron Hotel will kick off the festive season with its popular Christmas Bazaar of Local Delights on Saturday December 7. The family-friendly event will...
Ballina community takes stand against domestic violence
MORE than 1000 people from local schools and sporting groups joined concerned community members in a walk against domestic and family violence in Ballina...
New roots for Bangalow Farmers Market
BANGALOW Farmers Market will begin a new era on December 7 when it relocates permanently to Piccabeen Park, near Bangalow Heritage House Museum. The market...
Standout startup — The Brooklet stars at business awards
LUXURY hinterland retreat The Brooklet was the standout winner at the 2024 Uniquely Byron Business Awards, taking home the gongs for both Stand Up...
Charting a course for inclusion
SAILABILITY Northern Rivers is inviting people with disabilities to experience the freedom of sailing ahead of International Day of People with Disability on December...