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June 10, 2025
New chef elevates Elements of Byron’s culinary offering
AFTER working in luxury resorts from the Whitsundays to Fiji, Craig Robertson has returned to the region where he grew up, taking on the...
June 9, 2025
Market moves to Main Beach during drainage upgrade
BYRON Community Market will temporarily move to the Main Beach foreshore while essential drainage works are carried out in the town centre. Traditionally held on...
June 8, 2025
New spa opens in Lismore
A NEW spa featuring a traditional Finnish sauna, hot tub and cold plunge pool has opened in the heart of Lismore. Founded by metalsmith Oliver...
June 8, 2025
Byron Writers Festival local passes for literary lovers
NORTHERN Rivers book lovers can enjoy a special deal to attend the Byron Writers Festival on Sunday August 10, with heavily discounted locals' passes...
June 7, 2025
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...
June 7, 2025
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...
June 6, 2025
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...
June 6, 2025
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...
June 4, 2025
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...
June 3, 2025
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...
June 2, 2025
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...
June 1, 2025
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...
June 1, 2025
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...
May 31, 2025
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...
May 31, 2025
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...
May 30, 2025
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...
May 29, 2025
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...
May 29, 2025
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...
May 27, 2025
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...
May 25, 2025
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...
May 25, 2025
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...
May 24, 2025
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...
May 23, 2025
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...
May 23, 2025
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...
