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January 6, 2025
2025 festivals and events guide
This year is shaping up as a big one for events across the Northern Rivers region, with the last ever Bluesfest leading the charge....
January 5, 2025
Embrace change at new Gaia Retreat
GAIA Retreat & Spa has launched a new package designed specifically for women going through menopause and perimenopause. General manager Emily Griffin said the team...
January 5, 2025
Little Kickers takes big step
LITTLE Kickers Northern Rivers is expanding into Ballina in 2025. Michael Westbrook, who is director of Little Kickers Gold Coast and Northern Rivers, said he...
January 4, 2025
Elderly residents share life stories
RESIDENTS of St Andrew's residential aged care facility in Ballina are taking part in a new program recording their life stories. St Andrew's board member...
January 3, 2025
Going wild – bush schools boom in Northern Rivers
BUSH schools are booming in the Northern Rivers, with survivalist TV shows like Alone fuelling a trend towards outdoor nature-based learning. Programs range from weekday...
January 3, 2025
Bird lovers flock to pigeon racing
PIGEON racing is thriving in the Northern Rivers region, with members of Ballina Byron Pigeon Racing Club competing in 16 races throughout the 2024...
January 2, 2025
Turning up the heat
LUXURY Byron Bay guesthouse 28 Degrees has added five new villas to cater to growing demand. Owner Deb Garske bought the neighbouring property in Marvell...
January 2, 2025
Mental health help for small business owners
SMALL business owners who are struggling with their mental health are being urged to sign up to a free Beyond Blue program that offers...
January 2, 2025
Koala chlamydia vax on track
NEARLY 100 koalas have been vaccinated against chlamydia in the past year as part of a trial Friends of the Koala is undertaking with...
January 2, 2025
Bollywood beats
GROWING up in Australia, Zerina Millard didn't feel a strong connection to her Indian heritage. It wasn't until she went to the subcontinent to study...
January 1, 2025
From Byron Bay to Bollywood
Byron Bay filmmaker Devendra Parmar is set to release Barber of Baadarpur, a film capturing authentic Indian village life, in Australia next year. Parmar wrote,...
December 31, 2024
From devastation to determination – resilience groups plan for future
RESILIENCE groups that formed throughout the Byron Shire in the wake of the 2022 floods are looking for volunteers to help prepare for future...
December 30, 2024
A new chapter in beauty
LOCAL beauty expert Mukti has relaunched her book Truth in Beauty, which lifts the lid on the dark side of the beauty industry. Mukti, who...
December 29, 2024
Countdown to New Year’s Eve markets
A SPECIAL twilight market will be held on New Year's Eve in Byron Bay for the first time, with country, rock and blues artist...
December 29, 2024
Beacon of hope
SOCIAL enterprise Beacon Laundry has introduced a scholarship fund to help staff advance their careers when they transition to other jobs. The money will go...
December 28, 2024
Rising together – floods doco uncovers camaraderie
A DOCUMENTARY celebrating the unsung heroes of the 2022 floods is raising much-needed funds to help survivors of the natural disaster get back into...
December 28, 2024
Funding the fight for addiction recovery
THE Buttery is appealing to the state government to increase funding for drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in the wake of the recent NSW...
December 27, 2024
A soulful New Year’s Eve celebration
SOUL singer Lisa Hunt is excited to ring in the New Year at Cherry Street Sports Club in Ballina on Tuesday night. The US-born artist,...
December 27, 2024
Garage grooves on Soul Street
GARAGE rock duo Wild Rocket is getting ready to rock Byron Bay as part of its Soul Street New Year's Eve celebrations. Fifteen-year-olds Zephyr Breeze...
December 24, 2024
New eatery spices up Ballina
MEXICAN-inspired eatery 187 Cantina has opened in the space previously occupied by Hola Bonita in Ballina. Owner Dylan Clifford, who operates another 187 Cantina outlet...
December 23, 2024
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...
December 22, 2024
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...
December 21, 2024
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...
December 20, 2024
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...
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