Diving into fun
NIPPERS aged from under 8 to under 14s from clubs across the far north coast took part in a junior carnival at Yamba last...
Fun and flips at Ballina skate comp
NEARLY 100 people competed for $5,500 worth of cash prizes at the Fair Go 24 Skate Comp at Missingham Park in Ballina recently. Freddie Turmel...
Versace Boys lay down tracks
Flamboyant local musicians the Versace Boys are excited to be releasing their debut album Get Rich or Cry Trying. Will Henderson, from Mullumbimby, and Alex...
American classics come to Byron
He has worked in kitchens everywhere from Texas to Louisiana – and now Reece White is bringing his love of American classics to Byron...
Hello Dolly! 9 to 5 musical comes to Ballina
Dolly Parton's hit musical 9 to 5 will come to life in Ballina over the next few weeks, with community-based amateur theatre group Ballina...
Second Raes property opens to guests
LUXURY Byron Bay hotel Raes on Wategos has opened a new property just down the road from the original building. Known as The Guesthouses, the...
Students ace Todd Woodbridge Cup
BANGALOW Public School students are heading to Sydney this month to compete in the Todd Woodbridge Cup finals after clinching the regional title. The team-based...
Footy legends tackle men’s mental health
RUGBY league legends Bill Harrigan, Paul Sironen, and Don McKinnon will share their life experiences at a special men's mental health lunch at The...
Get quacking for Ballina duck race
UP TO 1000 rubber ducks will race down the Richmond River on Sunday, November 10, as part of the annual Ballina Community Duck Race. The...
Showstopping agricultural extravaganza
FROM a gumboot toss to rodeo musical chairs and bush poetry – there will be lots of fun to be had at the Bangalow...
Idol winner showcasing home town to the world
AUSTRALIAN Idol winner Dylan Wright is sharing his love of the Byron Bay hinterland with the world in the videos for his new EP,...
Community hub opens its doors
THE former Byron Bay Hospital has reopened as Byron CoLab, a community hub on Arakwal Country, following collaboration between all levels of government and...
Skaters carve it up in Ballina
AROUND 100 skateboarders from across the country are set to descend on Ballina for the Fair Go Skate Comp on November 2. Held at Missingham...
New funding for food innovation
FOOD and beverage producers from throughout the Northern Rivers region will benefit from a $160 million initiative that will help them develop new ingredients,...
Skydiving film
A FILM exploring the friendship that developed between two skydivers after they collided mid-air will screen as part of the Byron Bay International Film...
Connecting through clowning
YOUNG and old came together for a day of clowning and creativity at the Connecting Generations Bangalow spring event last weekend. Around 70 people attended...
Monster prize for local filmmaker
BANGALOW filmmaker Blake Northfield's latest movie Fear Below has been named Best Australian Feature Film at Monster Fest in Melbourne, Australia's premier festival for...
Whale watching season comes to a close
NORTH Coast whale-watching operators are wrapping up tours, but stragglers still offer plenty of opportunities for sightings. Wild Byron Sea Safaris captain Glenn Sanders said...
Flower children out in force for film festival opening
YOU could be forgiven for thinking you'd stepped back in time to the 1970s last weekend, with attendees donning their best hippie outfits for...
Celebrating culture in Ballina
MIGRANTS and refugees from various countries gathered for a multicultural celebration at Kentwell Community Centre in Ballina last weekend. Meherunnessa Rahman and Ravinder Singh from...
Wellness winners
SEVERAL local businesses took home awards at the 2024 Spa & Wellness Awards held at Crystalbrook Byron resort this week. Mullumbimby-based Mukti Organics won the...
Nimbin returns to its roots
AUSTRALIA'S counterculture capital will celebrate in all its glory when the Nimbin Roots Festival returns from October 25 to 27.Around 1000 people are expected...
New karaoke rooms hit the right note
BYRON BAY'S nightlife just got a bit more exciting, as Tokyo Doll Japanese Restaurant and Bar debuts the town's first-ever karaoke rooms with a...
Kitesurfing legends soar onto big screen
LENNOX Head kitesurfers Steve McCormack and Neil 'Kenno' Kennedy will star in a documentary screening as part of the Byron Bay International Film Festival. The...