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Planets and weather align for Cape Byron Steiner Winter Solstice success

Last Thursday, in the days before the Winter Solstice, and after weeks of on and off rain that had more than a few parents nervously eyeing weather apps, Cape Byron Steiner School's annual Winter Festival went ahead.

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Bird flu reaches Western Australia

H5 avian flu has officially arrived in Western Australia, first discovered days ago in a dead migratory seabird near Esperance (700 km south-east of Perth), and since found in numerous other birds.

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...

Facing the River in chapters

Tweed Shire Council is telling the full story of how the Tweed community has rebuilt since the 2022 floods, and further damage from the 2024 floods and Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 24 June 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

Planets and weather align for Cape Byron Steiner Winter Solstice success

Last Thursday, in the days before the Winter Solstice, and after weeks of on and off rain that had more than a few parents nervously eyeing weather apps, Cape Byron Steiner School's annual Winter Festival went ahead.

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.

Surf Getaways travel experiences

Have you always dreamt about traveling to exotic ‘bucket-list’ beach destinations like Bali or Vanuatu… or are your dreams a little closer to home? With the prospect of being able to travel the globe again tantalisingly close, reports are showing that people are starting to do more than just dream about that longed-for trip, they’re starting to plan and book.

Surf Getaways is a travel and learn-to-surf company run by women, for women that aims to make travel and learning to surf accessible for women of any age. Their experiences range from introducing women to surfing and the ocean for the first time, through to clinics where teens and kids can learn to surf in their local area, as well as coaching advanced surfers to their next milestone.  Surf Getaways’ vision is to inspire and empower women to reach their full potential through travelling and surfing, building strong communities of like-minded women along the way. 

Surf Getaways allow you to not only improve your surf skills, fitness and confidence, but also to enjoy unique travel experiences to some of the most pristine ocean environments on Earth. 

Their three-night getaways will take you to some of the best destinations Australia has to offer, such as the Sunshine Coast, Margaret River, Mollymook and new destinations soon to be announced. A seven-night Surf Getaways experience will see you packing your bags for classic overseas surfing destinations and adventures.

Surf Getaways say that they deliver a complete 360-degree general vitality reboot, during which you’ll improve your confidence, fitness and overall wellbeing, all while staying in five-star accommodation, eating healthy gourmet food in amazing local restaurants, and enjoying unique local experiences. 

A Surf Getaways experience will empower and inspire you to feel fit, healthy and strong. ‘What a fabulous way to spend a week of your life. I did the seven-night tour and was totally invigorated, revitalised and rejuvenated. At the end I was so healthy, happy and beaming with vitality. I will come back for more’, said Luci, a happy Surf Getaways customer.

To start planning your dream adventure today, visit surfgetaways.com.au or call (02) 6685 4546 for details.



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Kyogle bridge build completed in under three months

Kyogle mayor Danielle Mulholland says a new bridge on Gradys Creek Road, off Summerland Way and north of Kyogle, has opened to traffic. She says it took Council less than three months to build Methvens Bridge.

57 Station St, Mullumbimby amended DA on public exhibition

The development application (DA 10.2025.212.1) for the carpark at 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby is now back on exhibition for eight weeks from 22 June.

A Byron kickback with the Gimelli family

The Gimelli family ran a small Italian restaurant on Jonson Street from about 1995 into the early 2000s. It was a classy joint, ahead of Byron’s culinary curve, serving dishes from every corner of Italy.

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.