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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Wonka musical makes audience melt
FROM dancing lollies to Blues fans and social media influencers – Bangalow Public School students embraced an array of characters for their recent Wonka...
Shine a light on a local hero
BALLINA Shire Council has introduced a new category called Local Hero for its 2025 Australia Day Awards. The award will honour an individual who demonstrates...
Get radical with film tour
ADVENTURE lovers can get their adrenaline pumping when the Radical Reels Film Tour comes to Brunswick Heads on October 16. Seven films ranging from three...
From TV talent show to the wilderness and back
BYRON Bay identity Tommy Franklin is the star of a heartwarming documentary screening as part of the Byron Bay International Film Festival. Local filmmaker Jonatan...
Family fun on the field
FAMILIES will feast on wood-fired chicken and enjoy nature-based treasure hunts and flower pressing workshops at the Frida's Field Spring Gathering on November 3. It...
Help us reach new heights
CLIMBING Jungle is appealing to the community to support a development application that will save the much-loved facility at West Ballina. The property's owner, Sydney-based...
A clever bee
MULLUMBIMBY Public School student Aleea Thompson has been named the regional stage three winner in the 2024 NSW Premier's Spelling Bee. The Grade 5 student...
Go wild at Elements of Byron
AFTER working on an expedition yacht in Antarctica, where fresh produce was nowhere to be seen, Ebony Baker is relishing having so many native...
Byron Bay Pickleball Club gets over the line
AFTER commuting to Alstonville and Ballina to play her beloved sport for more than a year, Joanne Henderson is thrilled that Byron Bay Pickleball...
Ballina tops for tourists
BALLINA has been named one of the best destinations in the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. It received the silver gong for large tourism town,...