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Byron’s Winter Whales raise $43,000

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.

Other News

Conservationists welcome carbon credit scheme to protect forests

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".

12 winners at Byron Bay Herb Nursery

The Byron Bay Herb Nursery continues to create constructive pathways to achievement with 12 students from Byron Bay Herb Nursery’s disability support program recently graduating with a Certificate II in Horticulture.

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.'

Cartoons of the week – 24 June, 2026

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E-bikes destroyed by police in Tweed

Thirty-five e-bikes that were seized during police operations near Tweed Heads have been destroyed, say police.

Tweed Mayor advocates to restore funding at Local Government assembly

Tweed Shire Council say it has secured national support at the Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly, with four key motions carried.

Fun celebration this Friday

This Friday night 10 November from 6pm one of Mullum’s oldest cafes will be young again as The Empire’s new management put on a bit of an ‘opening night’ celebration, with, gasp, free beer.

Yes, it’s still safe to bring the young ones to come and eat burgers, and yes, you do have to eat a meal in order to get a free beer, but it’s certainly a good opportunity to put event beer sponsors Stone & Wood to the test.

Much has changed in Mullumbimby since ‘oyster saloons’ were all the rage, or since The Empire cinema was adjacent to the café. For example, DJ Crucial D will be on hand to play a few tunes on the nights.

However, there is still a very good spirit to Mullumbimby, it seems like a ‘real’ town.

On the same night, right next door to The Empire, the artisans from the ‘Made in Mullum’ gift shop will also be open (celebrating six years in business), giving you a good opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping from their range.

‘Made in Mullum’ has a lot of handmade and funky things: clothes, wooden carvings, clay Christmas decorations, jewellery, artworks, and some very cool hats and clothing from fourfeathersau. Keep it unique!

The Empire. 20 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby. Ph: 6684 2306. Facebook/Insta: @EmpireMullum.

Made in Mullum. 24 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby. Facebook/Insta: @MadeInMullum.

The Empire Cafe’s epic burgers make a tasty addition to a Stone & Wood 

 

Four Feathers trucker hats for BIG folks and little ones found at Made In Mullum



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When it comes to real estate, everyone can use an advocate

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.

Savour The Tweed returns, 22 October

Food and drink event, Savour The Tweed, returns to excite tastebuds this spring, from Wednesday 22 October to Sunday 26 October.

Conservationists welcome carbon credit scheme to protect forests

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".

Charge dismissed for activist hindering coal exports

An activist who came to national attention after being punched by a police officer while protesting, has had an anti-protest charge dismissed in court today.