Celebrating culture in Ballina
MIGRANTS and refugees from various countries gathered for a multicultural celebration at Kentwell Community Centre in Ballina last weekend. Meherunnessa Rahman and Ravinder Singh from...
Nimbin returns to its roots
AUSTRALIA'S counterculture capital will celebrate in all its glory when the Nimbin Roots Festival returns from October 25 to 27.Around 1000 people are expected...
Wellness winners
SEVERAL local businesses took home awards at the 2024 Spa & Wellness Awards held at Crystalbrook Byron resort this week. Mullumbimby-based Mukti Organics won the...
New karaoke rooms hit the right note
BYRON BAY'S nightlife just got a bit more exciting, as Tokyo Doll Japanese Restaurant and Bar debuts the town's first-ever karaoke rooms with a...
Kitesurfing legends soar onto big screen
LENNOX Head kitesurfers Steve McCormack and Neil 'Kenno' Kennedy will star in a documentary screening as part of the Byron Bay International Film Festival. The...
Family-friendly music festival returns
A LINE-UP of the region's top performers is set to light up the stage at the Music in the Valley festival on October 27,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...