Rising from the ruins
GEMMA and Daniel O'Brien have been overwhelmed by the support they received from the community after their Lismore Heights home burnt down on Australia...
Rock band’s last riff – for now
INDIE rock band Holy Holy is performing at Beach Hotel Byron Bay on February 14 before embarking on a farewell tour. The Triple J favourite,...
Funding to fuel festivals
BYRON Bay International Film Festival, the Old and Gold garage sale extravaganza in Brunswick Heads and the Byron Coastal Charity Walk are among the...
The Atlantic’s final wave
AFTER 20 years of "laughter, creativity and unforgettable moments", much-loved boutique hotel The Atlantic Byron Bay will close its doors this winter. Owners Kimberly Amos...
Brass, beats and bonding – jazz muso helps bridge gap between young and old
HE HAS performed with everyone from Tony Bennett to Frank Sinatra, but these days John Hoffman gets just as much satisfaction out of playing...
From Harvest to providence – new chapter for Newrybar deli
A NEW café serving coffee, smoothies and local produce has opened at the site of the former Harvest Deli in Newrybar. Anthony Baker and Penny...
Star in the making
SHE may not have taken home the top gong, but Teak Fairfull had the time of her life performing in the Toyota Star Maker...
Venetian glamour in Goonellabah
LISMORE locals are invited to embrace Venetian glamour at the Beyond Venice masquerade party, held on Saturday, February 15, at Lismore Workers Sports Club...
Dancing for change
MULLUMBIMBY dance teacher Kimberley McIntyre is offering women the chance to learn the Bolero ahead of the V-Day Byron Bay event on February 14. McIntyre...
From division to connection: A new tradition in Brunswick Heads
INDIGENOUS and non-Indigenous people came together for an informal 'Connection Day' event at Torakina Park in Brunswick Heads on Sunday. Local DJ collective Chameleon played...
Electrifying escape
INGENIA Holiday Parks Byron Bay has installed electric vehicle chargers to cater to growing demand from travellers. Two tower ports have been added in the...
The band that missed the revolution
COLIN Germano was just a child when the legendary Woodstock festival was held on a dairy farm in New York state in 1969. But the...
Beyond the boundary – late cricketer honoured for lifelong dedication
LOCAL cricket identity John Buttrum has posthumously received an Order of Australia medal for service to cricket and the community. The long-time Lismore resident, who...
From creature comfort to home harmony
CREATURE Yoga co-founder Tahl Rinksy has rebranded the Byron Bay studio as HAUM Space. The US-born yogi said the name is a play on words,...
Tracks through time
AN exhibition showcasing the history of the railway is on at Richmond River Historical Society's pop-up museum in Lismore until early February. The Memories of...
New restaurant ready to rock Byron Bay
A LATIN American eatery has opened at Aquarius Resort in Byron Bay, in the space previously home to The Rocks restaurant. Roca, which means "rock"...
Healing the future
YOUNG people facing mental health challenges are benefiting from a new headspace service in Ballina. Healthy North Coast CEO Monika Wheeler said 50 people have...
Thongs and tongs at Australia Day event in Lismore
FAMILIES can take part in thong-throwing contests, play barefoot bowls and enjoy a free sausage sandwich at an Australia Day event at Lismore City...
Comedians come together for a cause
JIMEOIN and Mandy Nolan are doing their bit to help local wildlife, performing at a comedy fundraiser for Bangalow Koalas on February 6. Organisers hope...
Leopard sharks in focus
DIVERS and snorkellers are being encouraged to take part in a citizen science project to help track endangered leopard sharks at Nguthungulli Julian Rocks...
Rerouting coach timetable
COACH timetable changes impacting the Northern Rivers region are set to come into effect in mid-2026. NSW TrainLink is calling for community feedback on the...
Mindfulness for the modern tween
TWEEN girls are being invited to attend a special school holidays mindfulness workshop at Bangalow Uniting Church on January 31. The Self Love Club is...
Stronger together – grants help community groups focus on the future
THREE community organisations will benefit from $1 million in funding to help boost community wellbeing and resilience on the NSW North Coast. Recipients of Healthy...
The man behind the sound for Better Man
PRODUCTION sound mixer Guntis Sics has been named among the finalists in the upcoming AACTA Awards for his work on the Robbie Williams biopic...