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Casino Suspension Bridge opens

Minister For Small Business, Recovery and North Coast Janelle Saffin joined Mayor Robert Mustow and Member for Page Kevin Hogan to officially opening the Casino Suspension Bridge today (Saturday).
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Consultation lacking with rail trail

Byron Shire Council is pursuing an unfunded on-formation bike trail, risking significant ratepayer liability for ongoing maintenance, while disregarding...
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26-room Mullum seniors hostel on exhibition

A proposal to build a 26-room seniors hostel in Mullumbimby is back on the table, after being rejected by Byron Shire Council in December 2025.
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Greens say NSW budget ‘locks in pokies misery’

Cate Faehrmann MLC says the NSW government has knocked any hope of gambling reform on the head in yesterday’s state budget, with tax concessions to clubs with poker machines totalling $1.252 billion, while revenue from taxes on poker machine losses have been revised upward by a whopping $638.2 million over the forward estimates.
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H5 bird flu surveillance strengthened

The NSW government say it has increased surveillance and boosted biosecurity capacity for H5 bird flu by 'dedicating additional resources to identifying potential cases coupled with an awareness campaign focused on input from the community and the needs of industry'.
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Handcrafted delicious French pastries at Mullum Farmers Markets

Allie Godfrey A taste of France has arrived at the Mullumbimby Farmers Market, with local pastry chef Dan introducing his...
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Lismore students pitch sustainability projects

Young people will take centre stage in Lismore this Friday when the HalveIt Festival brings student sustainability pitches to decision-makers in what organisers are calling 'part innovation expo, part community festival.'
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Easter Trivia

Looking for something to do in Mullum over Easter? Come to the Golf Club on Saturday night for the annual Easter Trivia Night. Hosted by Ellen Briggs with proceeds going to local golfer Liam Reynolds, get a team together or come and join one. $20 includes dinner from the Indonesian restaurant and a great night of fun and prizes. 6pm for dinner, Trivia starts at 7.30. Call 6684 2273 to book.

Beauty Mate

Australian turned international ballet star Steven McRae stars in the latest offering from Palace Cinemas’ opera ballet program, the Royal Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty. Good triumphs over evil in this gorgeously glittering fairytale as the beautiful Princess Aurora, danced by Royal Ballet principal Sarah Lamb, is awakened by the handsome Prince Florimund, danced by Royal Ballet Principal McRae on the iconic Covent Garden stage. Combining all the charm and virtuosity that this much-loved classic ballet has to offer, this world of magic, romance and dark enchantment screens at Palace Byron Bay on Sunday at 1pm and Wednesday April 23 at 11am.

Pop-Up Kate

Kate Ford is a visual artist who works in many media alongside her main passion, handmade paper, from painting to printmaking and artist books. She has exhibited widely in Australia. She graduated from the Canberra School of Arts with honours, has a Diploma of Education, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and recently completed a Graduate Certificate of Arts Management from the University of New England. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding environment, Ford’s work uses a variety of techniques to translate what she observes. She has her work on show in a pop-up shop on the corner of Fletcher and Lawson streets in Byron over Easter, 10am–6pm daily. Pop in for look-see!

Art for the Imagination

Catch the latest show at Retrospect Gallery in Byron The Imaginarium. An emporium of magic and mystery created by five diverse artists working with photography, oil paint, pencil, gouache, glitter and acrylics to manifest their spellbinding unique works. Open daily over Easter.

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Byron’s Winter Whales raise $43,000

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The Byron Bay Winter Whales (BBWW) took to the ocean for the 39th time this year on the first Sunday of May and raised $43,000 for local organisations and charities.
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When it comes to real estate, everyone can use an advocate

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With 45 years combined experience across both sales and property management, husband and wife team Mark and Michelle Errichiello have recently moved to the Northern Rivers and teamed up with Byron Property Search to provide advocacy services for people looking to buy or sell across the region.
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Savour The Tweed returns, 22 October

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Food and drink event, Savour The Tweed, returns to excite tastebuds this spring, from Wednesday 22 October to Sunday 26 October.
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Conservationists welcome carbon credit scheme to protect forests

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Today’s release of the government’s proposed Improved Native Forest Method, which allows governments to claim carbon credits in return for stopping logging has been welcomed by the North East Forest Alliance and North Coast Environment Council as "providing a way to end native forest logging on public land".
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Byron High brings you SAAM – full of humour and chaos

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In the vein of a speculative sci-fi, this comedy misadventure is simultaneously relatable, playful, hilarious, and unnerving. SAAM will be performed for three nights by Byron Bay High’s Year 11 Drama troupe on 23, 25 and 26 June from 6.30pm.
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New exhibitions opening at Lismore Regional Gallery

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All are welcome to the official opening of four new exhibitions at Lismore Regional gallery this Friday evening, with live music and a talk from Melbourne artist Sarah Ujmaia.
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The return of Love for One Night

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Love for One Night is returning to the Eltham Hotel – back four years on for those who never forgot it – and for everyone else who missed out the first time.
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Rochdale theatre brings The Glass Menagerie to life

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In the latest version of the classic Tennessee Williams play, audiences are invited to step back in time to 1937 St Louis.
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