Souk up the vibe at new cocktail bar
A NEW cocktail bar has opened upstairs at The Mez Club in Byron Bay, filling a gap for people who want to have a...
Northern Rivers pickleball players hold court
NORTHERN Rivers Pickleball Club members took home a swag of medals at the Australian Pickleball Championships, which were held on the Gold Coast recently. The...
Nippers brave nip in the air for season launch
HUNDREDS of Nippers ignored the gloomy, cool conditions to hit the for the start of the season last weekend. Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club...
Greens tout vision for free healthcare clinics
GREENS leader Adam Bandt visited the Northern Rivers last week to outline a proposal for six free healthcare clinics in the region as part...
Finance experts reveal top tips
A GROUP of local experts will share their top finance tips at an upcoming event hosted by the Ballina Chamber of Commerce, covering topics...
Multicultural community comes together
BALLINA'S diversity will be celebrated at a free multicultural party this weekend. People who have migrated from Venezuela, Sri Lanka, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, the Congo,...
Byron Bay is your oyster
BYRON Bay Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant has opened at Hotel Marvell, taking the space previously occupied by Bonito. The oysters served at the new...
New Blood themes more powerful than ever
AN acclaimed musical production about a small regional town dealing with an influx of newcomers from the city is making a much-anticipated return to...
Lanes list hinterland horse ranch
THE couple who founded The Farm in Byron Bay, Emma and Tom Lane, have listed their Bangalow retreat for sale with expectations of more...
New president’s pickleball pursuit
NORTHERN Rivers Pickleball Club president Steve Bergan has vowed to secure designated pickleball courts for the organisation during his term. The 60-year-old pickleball enthusiast recently...
Cackle for koalas and other wildlife at fundraising event
JIMEOIN, Lehmo and Mandy Nolan are coming together for a charity event to raise money for Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital next month. Former Neighbours and...
Byron Bay welcomes new wellness experience
THE Health Lodge in Byron Bay has reopened its accommodation wing and revealed its much-anticipated bathhouse after a one-year renovation. The upgrade has been a...
Summer markets capture Byron’s heart and soul
BYRON Summer of Markets has kicked off for the year, with the popular Saturday night Twilight Market making a comeback in Railway Park last...
Damon Gameau to showcase ‘best film yet’ on home soil
LOCAL filmmaker Damon Gameau, best known for That Sugar Film, is gearing up to showcase his latest documentary, Future Council, which follows eight children...
Drawn to a Dream: Eliza Gosse’s Art Residency at Halcyon House
COMBINING her loves of art and architecture has long been a passion for Eliza Gosse, so being invited to Halcyon House for an artist...
Agricultural extravaganza at Alstonville Show
FROM bull riding to monster trucks – old and new will come together at the annual Alstonville Show from October 25 to 27. The event...
Taking Karkalla on Country
BUNDJALUNG chef Mindy Woods is taking her native food dining experience to the outdoors, with Karkalla on Country launching later this month. The MasterChef alumni...
MAFS ‘couples retreat’ hits the market
A HERITAGE-listed Bangalow home that featured in the reality TV series Married at First Sight has been listed for sale for $15 million. Over the...
Spike in tick cases prompts warning
A recent spate of hot weather following heavy rainfall has led to a rise in tick cases in the area, a local vet has...
Lindy Lee sculpture slithers home
COORABELL artist Lindy Lee is preparing to unveil her biggest and most challenging work to date, with the immersive sculpture Ouroboros launching in Canberra...
Community project captures North Lismore memories
PEOPLE with a connection to North Lismore are being invited to share their stories, memories, and memorabilia as part of a new community project. With...
Karate students a cut above
SIX members of Byron Shire Shotokan Kase-Ha Karate Do and Self Defence academy are heading to Victoria for a national seminar next month. Chief instructor...
Continuing to create koala corridor
BANGALOW Koalas president Linda Sparrow is preparing to speak at the Global Nature Positive Summit being held in Sydney from October 8 to 10. The...
Solo survivor bares her soul
ALONE Australia season one winner Gina Chick is excited to be returning to the Byron Shire this month to talk about her new book,...