The band that missed the revolution
COLIN Germano was just a child when the legendary Woodstock festival was held on a dairy farm in New York state in 1969. But the...
Tracks through time
AN exhibition showcasing the history of the railway is on at Richmond River Historical Society's pop-up museum in Lismore until early February. The Memories of...
From creature comfort to home harmony
CREATURE Yoga co-founder Tahl Rinksy has rebranded the Byron Bay studio as HAUM Space. The US-born yogi said the name is a play on words,...
New restaurant ready to rock Byron Bay
A LATIN American eatery has opened at Aquarius Resort in Byron Bay, in the space previously home to The Rocks restaurant. Roca, which means "rock"...
Thongs and tongs at Australia Day event in Lismore
FAMILIES can take part in thong-throwing contests, play barefoot bowls and enjoy a free sausage sandwich at an Australia Day event at Lismore City...
Comedians come together for a cause
JIMEOIN and Mandy Nolan are doing their bit to help local wildlife, performing at a comedy fundraiser for Bangalow Koalas on February 6. Organisers hope...
Healing the future
YOUNG people facing mental health challenges are benefiting from a new headspace service in Ballina. Healthy North Coast CEO Monika Wheeler said 50 people have...
Leopard sharks in focus
DIVERS and snorkellers are being encouraged to take part in a citizen science project to help track endangered leopard sharks at Nguthungulli Julian Rocks...
Rerouting coach timetable
COACH timetable changes impacting the Northern Rivers region are set to come into effect in mid-2026. NSW TrainLink is calling for community feedback on the...
Mindfulness for the modern tween
TWEEN girls are being invited to attend a special school holidays mindfulness workshop at Bangalow Uniting Church on January 31. The Self Love Club is...
Stronger together – grants help community groups focus on the future
THREE community organisations will benefit from $1 million in funding to help boost community wellbeing and resilience on the NSW North Coast. Recipients of Healthy...
Behind the bubbles
She is a regular face at festivals and fetes across the Northern Rivers region, but few people would realise that Shorty Brown the Clown...
The man behind the sound for Better Man
PRODUCTION sound mixer Guntis Sics has been named among the finalists in the upcoming AACTA Awards for his work on the Robbie Williams biopic...
Local film a Netflix hit
A FILM set in and around Byron Bay has become a New Year's Netflix hit, surging to the top three most-watched movies on the...
Hubcap Stan strikes a chord with blues fans
Stan Ceglinksi was 17 years old when he began making musical instruments out of junk scrounged from the local tip. Over the years he gave...
Heartfelt journey to create high-end wellness retreat
AN ultra luxe wellness retreat built by two old friends who suffered heart attacks within 12 months of each other is set to open...
Community comes together on crime
LENNOX Head residents are working with local police in a bid to find solutions to address a spike in youth crime in the area. Around...
Paving paradise
THE long-awaited upgrade of South Beach Rd at Brunswick Heads is set to begin in early February, after the summer school holidays. The work is...
Bust a move to protect native species
ENVIRONMENT group Watergum is inviting people to two community events to learn how to help control cane toads ahead of the Australia-wide Great Cane...
Dreams of a better tomorrow for homeless
UP to 100 new beds are expected to become available for people experiencing homelessness in the Northern Rivers in the next few months. Homes NSW...
To infinity and beyond for HSC all rounder
BYRON Bay High School graduate Zev Sage has his sights set on a career at NASA after being accepted to study space engineering at...
Barefoot and heartfelt – busker wears his heart on sleeve
BUSKER David McCredie is preparing to release his debut album in 2025, before embarking on a tour of Europe. He will also support ARIA chart-topping...
Shore thing – Byron welcomes new beach bar
BEACH Hotel Byron Bay has transformed part of its beer garden into a tiki-style bar called The Shack. The bar's look and feel, curated by...
Under the sea, on the stage – kids take Nemo to new depths
NEMO, Dory, Marlin and their friends are swimming onto the stage in Ballina Players' production of Finding Nemo Jr, which runs from January 10...