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March 28, 2024

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Carrying and passing the torch

If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit. 

Other News

NORPA’s wild ride at Lismore Showgrounds

NORPA is taking audiences on an adventure outside the theatre once again, announcing it will stage its original work Wildskin in a warehouse space at the Lismore Showgrounds. A sensory, destination theatre experience, Wildskin inhabits an outrageous and unpredictable world that’s part bush-thriller, part road-trip and a whole lot of NORPA’s signature theatrical style.

Way of the dog

One of the more disappointing aspects of the decline of Byron Bay, and I have a long list, is...

‘Smooth stroking’ Rainbow Dragons earn trophies

Rainbow Dragons (Lennox Head Ballina) won three trophies and had a fantastic weekend of fun, fitness and friendship at Grafton Dragon Boat Club’s regatta earlier in March.

What the duck!

Most days I ask myself ‘what the duck’ is happening here? How could Trump be president again if he...

Protecting nature and naturism from prejudice in Byron Shire

A new regime of social repression is imposing itself over the Byron Shire. Supported by local conservatives, the NSW National Parks Wildlife Service is attacking diversity and a particular minority group in Byron Shire – naturists.

Belongil Beach nude bathing

I am very concerned about the proposed revocation of legal clothing-optional beach use at Tyagarah. When I was last in...

Byron Arts & Industry Estate + Habitat Precinct

Creative, small batch, hand-made, state-of-the-art, artisan, innovative, ethical, imaginative, hyper-local, leading-edge, quality, EXPLORE premium, master, handcrafted, accomplished, cutting edge, organic, designer, eclectic DISCOVER ingenious, beautiful, unique, sensational, avant-garde, original, visionary, inspirational, expert, brilliant, gifted, ahead of the curve. YOU wonderful, compelling, THERE experiencing, witnessing, engaging. NOW.

Painted Earth Eye of Horus Barnes Mobile Engineering Byron Bay Cookie Company Bienvenue à La Cuisine! SuperFeast HQ Dance Lab Australia Honey Hunt Style La Studio 352 Salt & Wood Grounded Living Organic Beauty by Kamon Byron Yoga Lounge Bikram Yoga Argenton Design Bun Coffee Hawker Habitat Workspace Parkes Ave Dispensary
Painted Earth

1. Painted Earth

Australia’s largest range of sustainable paints, wood finishes, and renders. Beautiful, durable, and affordable. No smell, no toxic fumes. Once you try them you won’t look back.
Mon–Fri: 7.30am–4.30pm, Sat 10am–2pm
1 Brigantine Street
house-paint.com.au


Eye of Horus

2. Eye of Horus

High-performance award-winning cosmetics developed in Byron Bay, formulated with plant-based ingredients, cruelty free and vegan friendly. MASSIVE warehouse sale on 18 April up to 70 per cent off.
9/12 Tasman Way
eyeofhoruscosmetics.com


Barnes Mobile Engineering

3. Barnes Mobile Engineering

Australia’s most easterly engineering services since 1985, looking after all your general engineering needs, including fabrication of steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. They provide fully mobile and workshop services.
Factories 3 & 4 /8 Wollongbar Street
0412 857 389
barnesmobileengineering.com.au


Byron Bay Cookie Co

4. Byron Bay Cookie Company

Proudly baked in Byron since 1990! Don’t miss the Byron Bay Cookie Company’s wide selection of cookie gifts and treats, as well as sought-after factory seconds. Now serving coffee.
Unit 1, Ozigo Complex, Corner Ewingsdale Rd & Bayshore Drive
cookie.com.au


Byron Bay Olives Company

5. Bienvenue à La Cuisine!

French Mediterranean deli stocking Marinated Olives and Antipasti, French cheeses, cured meats, fresh bread.
Also offering homemade lunch options: soups, gourmet sandwiches, salads. All ages, all tastes.
2/29 Brigantine Street
0431 842 340
byronbayolivescompany.com


SuperFeast

6. SuperFeast HQ

Warehouse sale – 20 per cent off old labelled stock! Visit the SuperFeast HQ shop to learn all about medicinal mushrooms and adaptogens. These ancient herbal extracts can help increase vibrancy and longevity.
4/20 Brigantine Street
1300 769 500
superfeast.com.au
facebook.com/SuperFeast
instagram.com/superfeast


Dance Lab Australia

7. Dance Lab Australia

The fastest-growing, most exciting performance school in the Northern Rivers, with a new state-of-the-art facility and professionally qualified teachers committed to fostering the love of dance.
3/12 Tasman Way
0410 653 775
dancelabaustralia.com


Honey Hunt Style

8. Honey Hunt Style

Add a pop of colour to your legs and feel like your beautiful self this winter. Created in Byron, made in Australia. Every woman is a honey and deserves to feel like one.
Visit the store or shop online.
2/10 Brigantine Street
honeyhunt.style


La Studio 352

9. La Studio 352

Word on the street – La’ Studio has a new fashion and design co-working space for creatives. Access top-quality industrial machines, trainers, and more.
0405 451 184 for booking and details.
3/52 Centennial Circuit
facebook.com/lastudiobyronbay


Salt & Wood

10. Salt & Wood

An eclectic emporium of coastal luxe furniture, fashion, and homewares, stocking brands like Uniwqa.
They now offer creative workshops, including basket weaving, ceramics, macrame, and floristry.
4/52 Centennial Circuit
saltandwood.com.au


Grounded Living

11. Grounded Living

Solutions to your soft-flooring needs. The latest range takes inspiration from the colours of the Byron Shire. It is the ocean, a walk in nature, the feeling of being at home – and Grounded.
4/4 Banksia Drive
groundedliving.com.au


Organic Beauty by Kamon

12. Organic Beauty by Kamon

Experience Kamon’s ultimate personalised treatments using natural, organic-certified products in blissful, intimate, and private surroundings. Waxing, spray tan, eyes, nails, facials, eyelash lifting, and extensions.
6685 5545
1 Acacia Street
beautybykamon.com.au


Byron Yoga Lounge

13. Byron Yoga Lounge

Experience the difference of Iyengar Yoga. Experienced committed teachers who undertake at least 3–4 years of study. Accessible for all bodies/ages/injuries. All levels – redefine or commence your practice.
Shop 22B, 1A Banksia Drive
0402 770 441
byronyogalounge.com


Bikram Yoga

14. Bikram Yoga

Byron Bay’s hot yoga studio, offering Bikram Yoga, Hot Pilates, Vinyasa and Yin.
New ownership. All levels welcome.
Locals intro offer $49/21 days.
Holiday pass $60/week.
8 Grevillea Street
0438 771 170
bikramyogabyronbay.com.au


Argenton Design

15. Argenton Design

Inspired by symbols, nature, and geometry. Custom-made rose, white, yellow gold fine jewellery, using natural stones and ethical gold. Open 10–5 Wed–Fri or by appointment.
0413 707 642
Unit 2, 1A Banksia Drive
argentondesign.com


Bun Coffee

16. Bun Coffee

Specialty roaster of  Organic, Fair Trade, or Rainforest Alliance blends and 40+ single origins. Visit the newly refurbished Roastery Door for all your local coffee needs. Now open from 7am.
1A Banksia Drive
buncoffee.com.au


Hawker

17. Hawker

A vintage store filled with personally sourced furniture, homewares, art, and apparel from the USA. Also offering a custom sourcing service to connect you to one-of-a-kind pieces.
2/4 Ti Tree Place
facebook.com/iamhawker
instagram.com/iamhawker
iamhawker.com


Habitat Workspace

18. Habitat Workspace

Join passion-based freelancers and small-business owners at Habitat Workspace – a co-working studio complete with access to NBN broadband, self-contained offices, shared meeting areas, and lap-pool facilities.
6694 3244
1 Porter Street
habitatbyronbay.com/workspace


Parkes Ave Dispensary

19. Parkes Ave Dispensary

Parkes Ave Dispensary has created a fresh approach to naturopathy by blending traditional medicine with the latest science. Come in for custom herb mixes, supplements, and a fast walk-in service.
20 Parkes Avenue
facebook.com/parkesavedispensary

Splendour 2024 cancelled

It's official, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.

We just love him!

If you’re over 50 you might not be a fan of Tom Jones, but you can bet your mum is. If you’re under 40 you might not even know who he is, but your grandmother probably wet her pants at the mere mention of his name.

Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod

If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit. 

Save Wallum finalist in NSW 2024 environment awards

The Save Wallum campaign has been named as a finalist in the Nature Conservation Council of NSW Environment Awards 2024. The award ceremony will be held in Sydney tonight, and Save Wallum spokesperson and ecologist James Barrie will be attending with Tegan Kitt, another founding member of the group.