Ballina unites to walk against violence
A WALK to raise awareness about domestic and family violence will bring hundreds of Ballina residents together on November 29, as part of a...
Feathers, fowl and fun at Bangalow Show
FAMILIES flocked to Bangalow Showground last weekend for the annual Bangalow Show, which featured everything from rooster crowing competitions to a monster truck demonstration. Bangalow...
Burns Point Ferry temporary closure
The Burns Point Ferry, which connects West Ballina and South Ballina, will be closed for annual maintenance until November 25. Motorists are advised to use...
Connecting kids to country and culture
INDIGENOUS students from Cabbage Tree Island Primary School got a lesson in bush tucker and traditional medicine from MasterChef star Mindy Woods during a...
Chuckle for a cause
COMEDIANS Lindsay Webb and Mandy Nolan will entertain guests at an International Men's Day luncheon at Ballina RSL on Tuesday, November 19. Nolan will also...
Bangalow’s history comes to life
A film showcasing the history of Bangalow will screen at Bangalow Heritage House and Museum on Friday November 22. The 75-minute film, From Out of...
Distiller on road to success
He has been on every highway from Kentucky to Kyoto checking out whisky distilleries around the world – now Dan Woolley is sharing his...
Plea for tourism plan
THE new board of local tourism association Destination Byron is calling on Byron Shire Council to fund a paid tourism employee and a 'Destination...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...