From Dustyesky to Smokey Fields – Chris Mallory’s alter ego takes the stage
AFTER discovering the joy of stepping into a new persona as part of the "genuine fake Russian choir" Dustyesky, Mullumbimby musician Chris Mallory felt...
Council set sights on Brunswick Heads ‘van-lifers’
BYRON Shire Council is taking steps to address growing community concerns about unauthorised camping in Brunswick Heads, with the issue expanding into new areas...
Dancing through life with funky fitness classes
PHILIP Channells had always loved dancing, but it wasn't until a car accident at age 27 that he began taking classes. "It was part of...
Spreading peace through kids’ yoga
GROWING up in Israel, Gopala Amir Yaffa witnessed the devastating impact of war and division firsthand. That experience led to his life's mission: to...
Community brews up support for cancer research
AROUND 130 community members gathered at the Moller Pavilion in Bangalow Showground last week for Bangalow's Biggest Morning Tea, raising more than $5,600 for...
From tango to timba: Global grooves ignite Byron Latin Fiesta
CUBAN dance instructor Osmani Segura and celebrated kizomba duo Rico Suave and Manon Batrel are among the international artists set to dazzle audiences at...
Investors sought for new Aussie film
A NEW Australian movie Swing Set is set to be filmed in Byron Bay, with filmmakers seeking final investors to bring the project to...
Mindy Woods takes Indigenous cuisine to the world stage
BUNDJALUNG chef and former MasterChef finalist Mindy Woods will travel to Italy in June to accept the International Champions of Change award at the...
Refugee support group celebrates a decade of welcomes
NORTHERN Rivers for Refugees will celebrate its 10th anniversary at Brunswick Heads Memorial Hall on Sunday June 15. The event, which coincides with the beginning...
Emily Lubitz releases debut solo album
SINGER-songwriter Emily Lubitz is set to release her debut solo album Two Black Horses, offering fans a first listen at the Mullum Roots Festival...
Lismore flood documentary screens at Sydney Film Festival
A DOCUMENTARY about the Lismore floods and their aftermath will premiere at the Sydney Film Festival on June 14 and 15. Floodland follows the journey...
Call for greater recognition of community’s role in disaster recovery
A NEW report by Northern Rivers disaster resilience and regeneration group Plan C outlines a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening community responses to...
Junior artist’s heartfelt portrait earns spot in Young Archies
SEVEN-year-old Albertine Eeles from Bangalow Public School has been named a finalist in the Art Gallery of NSW's Young Archie portrait competition — the...
Byron Bay foreshore set for revamp, but car park future remains unclear
BYRON Shire Council will proceed with plans to revitalise Apex Park at Main Beach as part of its long-term vision for enhancing the Byron...
Full circle moment as novel optioned by Ballina production company
AFTER beginning her writing career in the Northern Rivers as a teenager, author Emma Grey is thrilled that Ballina-based TV production company Magpie Pictures...
Join the mission to restore koala habitat in the Northern Rivers
BANGALOW Koalas is seeking 20 volunteers to help plant trees on a property in East Coraki on Friday May 30. The organisation's president Linda Sparrow...
Artist Amber Wallis receives Sulman Prize recognition
OCEAN Shores artist Amber Wallis has been named a finalist for the Sulman Prize for the second consecutive year. Established in 1936 through the bequest...
Lanes sell Copperstone Ranch for reported $30 million
TOM and Emma Lane have sold their sprawling hinterland retreat Copperstone Ranch for around the $30 million mark. While the exact sale price and the...
From garden to gallery – Emily Imeson recognised in Sulman Prize
COFFEE Camp artist Emily Imeson has been named a finalist in the prestigious Sulman Prize. Established in 1936 through a bequest from the family of...
Byron Bay lifesavers head to World Championships
THREE members of Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club (BBSLSC) have been selected for the Australian Surf Life Saving Team, which will travel to...
Community spirit shines at Bangalow Billycart Derby
A CROWD of 5,000 people turned out for the annual Bangalow Billycart Derby last Sunday, with the main street of town closed off for...
Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary unveils nature playground
THE second—and final—stage of the new nature playground at Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary has officially opened. Building on the existing features like the messy play...
Bangalow CWA to host Biggest Morning Tea
THE Bangalow branch of the Country Women's Association will host a morning tea for the community to raise funds for the Cancer Council on...
New chef’s table dining experience at Dorsia
AFTER five years working as a private chef offering in-house fine dining experiences, Martyn Ridings has fulfilled his long-held dream of opening his own...