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Vale Eve Sinton 20/11/52–30/06/26

In February this year, Eve Sinton was admitted to Tamworth Hospital. All tests and biopsies were taken. Before announcing the diagnosis to Eve, the doctor asked ‘First Please tell me what was your occupation?’ Eve replied, ‘I am a journalist’.

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African tulip tree

There is a beautiful large, bright, orange-flowered tree, the African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata), which grows vigorously in our...

Mandy Nolan confirmed as Greens candidate for Ballina

Following the Ballina-Byron Greens preselection ballot, Mandy Nolan has been selected as the party's candidate to contest the state seat of Ballina in the 2027 election, currently held by Tamara Smith.

The Karl Stefanovic pile-on

In 2011, Channel 9 scored a one-on-one interview with the Daili Lama during his Australian tour. It was handed to their larrikan breakfast guy – Karl Stefanovic.

Biosecurity strategy up for comment

Feedback is now open on the draft NSW Biosecurity Strategy that the government says will provide the focus for improvements to the state’s biosecurity framework over the next 10 years.

Tourism strategy launched across region

Byron Bay will be featured in the first phase of a new tourism marketing strategy designed to 'attract even more visitors, boost local businesses and create jobs across Regional NSW'.

Fresh ink: new releases making their festival debut

This year’s Byron Writers Festival is a first-look destination, with several of Australia’s most anticipated new books arriving at the festival before the ink has barely dried.

Always good to have a bit of a nudge

No fooling – with this epic lineup at nUdGe nUdGe WiNk WiNk! You’d be a fool to miss International DJ Stevie G, locally-based DJs Halo and Sammy KC as they join beloved Cunning Stunts resident DJ, Lord Sut, in the Shed at the Billi.

Get ready for an electrifying closing set from international DJ sensation, Stevie G! Hailing from Washington DC, Stevie G has taken his eclectic soulful sound worldwide. As a resident he’s rocked legendary venues like Potato Head in Bali, was hand selected to play for Snoop Dogg and Grace Jones, and spun vinyl or Prince at the infamous House of Secrets.

Returning to the Shed in a later time slot is locally-based DJ, Halo. A house and techno DJ born into the Byron Bay dance scene, Halo is a sonic storyteller. 

Making his Shed debut, DJ Sammy KC will showcase his love for all genres with a heavy influence of the UK sound. 

Cunning Stunts resident DJ, Lord Sut, mixes and masters the genres of Balearic, world and house, with sprinklings of dub for sensory peaks to every set he plays in the beloved Shed. 

Cunning Stunts lift you up on the first Saturday of each month, continuing their seven-year purpose to assist our local communities. 

Check it out this Saturday from 4pm at The Billinudgel Hotel.

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Positive future for Byron’s visitor economy

Last Thursday saw Destination Byron bring together over 150 attendees looking at the future of Byron and its visitor economy.

Pet adoption day – 4 July in Ballina

Northern Rivers Animal Services Inc (NRAS) are hoping the sun will be out for their monthly adoption day on Saturday, 4 July from 10am until 1pm at the NRAS Rescue Shelter at 61 Piper Drive, Ballina.

Artists sought to transform factory space into multi-artform event

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for artists to transform a former factory in Lismore – The Joinery – through performance, installation and site-responsive art.

What’s on in Tweed for NAIDOC Week?

NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held from Sunday 5 July to Sunday 12 July 2026, under the national theme 50 Years of Deadly.