Local landscapes shape Sarah Armstrong’s children’s books
AS a child growing up in Armidale, Sarah Armstrong didn't have a television, so she turned to books instead. That early love of reading...
Award-winning chef opens new Northern Rivers restaurant
AFTER five years at the helm of the multi-award-winning Northern Rivers restaurant Potager, Scottish-born chef Michael Lee has launched a new dining venture called...
Community concerns over late-night precinct plan for Byron Bay
CONCERNED community members gathered on Tuesday night to discuss the potential impacts of the proposed Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) in Byron Bay. The meeting, held...
Bringing African culture to Byron Bay
THE small rural village in Senegal where Samba Deme grew up is a world away from Byron Bay. But through his monthly stall at...
The woman changing Lismore’s story through a camera lens
DENISE Alison was sitting in a Byron Bay café one day when she overheard the people at the next table speaking disparagingly about Lismore...
New light therapy treatment to beat the winter blues
CRYSTALBROOK Byron resort has launched a new 'Light Retreat' spa experience designed to help combat the winter blues. Available until September at the resort's Eléme...
Rare Byron Bay prize home in $13.7 million lottery draw
A MULTI-million dollar dollar Byron Bay home is up for grabs in a prize lottery valued at nearly $14 million. Located on Pacific Vista Drive,...
Former Neighbours star turns pain into purpose
SHE'S best known for her role on Neighbours and Underbelly, but since rising to fame on the small screen Madeleine West has also become...
New Byron gallery launches with glow-in-the-dark exhibition
LOCAL artists now have a new venue to showcase their work with the launch of Byron Spaces Gallery, a rotating exhibition program located above...
Bold new indoor playground set to open
A NEW indoor play space is set to open in Bangalow's industrial estate this August, directly opposite Common People Brewing Co. Spanning two levels, the...
Culture camps help communities prepare for natural disasters
INDIGENOUS and non-Indigenous members of the community are being invited to come together to learn how they can collaborate in preparing for future natural...
Tuff Nutterz inflatable obstacle course returns to Byron Bay
TUFF Nutterz is heading back to Byron Bay these school holidays, bringing its giant inflatable obstacle course to the Cavanbah Centre from July 12...
Byron Bay to honour Middle East veterans
THE Byron Bay RSL Sub-Branch will hold its second Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Remembrance Day commemoration on Friday July 11. The service will...
Rod Coe reflects on his enduring musical bond with Slim Dusty
IT'S a rare thing in the music industry to find a partnership as enduring as the one between Rod Coe and Slim Dusty. The pair...
Telstra upgrades promise faster, more reliable services in the Northern Rivers
TELSTRA is boosting its mobile coverage throughout the Northern Rivers with a $12 million investment in the region. Over the next year, a series of...
From Byron Bay to a war zone – doctor’s frontline experience inspires new book
KATIE Treble knew little about the Central African Republic before she was posted there for a six-month stint as a doctor with the humanitarian...
Retiree’s surprise debut in powerful Indigenous film
DAVID Nicholls had never expected to make his film debut at age 66, but that's exactly what happened when his filmmaker son signed him...
Pink Zinc brings grooves and good vibes to Wharf River Club
THEY began busking as teenagers and formed a band while studying at university, and 15 years later Pink Zinc is still bringing their signature...
Pre-loved titles for sale at Friends of Libraries book fair
FRIENDS of Libraries Byron Shire will host its much-loved annual book fair at the Byron Bay Surf Club next weekend, offering more than 1,000...
Near-sellout crowds expected for inaugural Mullum Roots Festival
MUSIC lovers will come together on the Northern Rivers next weekend, with the inaugural Mullum Roots Festival set to draw near-sellout crowds. Festival director Lou...
NSW beaches poised to combat turtle ‘man drought’
NSW has recorded its highest number of sea turtle nesting events on record this season, with the vast majority occurring in the Northern Rivers...
New Lismore café Sprout provides jobs and training for people with disabilities
A NEW café, art gallery and community hub has opened its doors in Lismore, offering more than just great coffee — it's providing employment...
Celebrate Indigenous culture during NAIDOC Week in Byron Bay
A SMOKING ceremony, cultural performances, and weaving with NRL players will be among the highlights of NAIDOC Week celebrations in Byron Bay on Thursday...
Whale of a time in Byron Bay
IT'S been a bumper start to the whale season in Byron Bay, with regular sightings of playful humpbacks breaching and spy-hopping as they make their...