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Save Wallum fundraiser film night, May 5

In an effort to get a delegation of First Peoples and activists to Sydney and Canberra to lobby politicians to save Wallum from being bulldozed, Save Wallum will be holding a film night on Sunday, May 5 at the Picture House in Brunswick Heads.

Other News

Fatal crash in New Italy

On Monday, 29 April emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, New Italy, approximately 46km south from Lismore, following reports of a crash.

Beacon’s bright spark

The wonderful new laundry opening in Bangalow is a good news story of hope and employment – that was...

Not enough patients, too many renos, says Bupa on Bruns clinic closure

Foreign-owned corporation Bupa has provided a statement around the recent closure of its Brunswick Holistic Dental Centre (BHDC), saying reduced patient volumes and the need for significant building renovations led to the decision.

Local teams enjoy home advantage as rugby kicks off for 2024

The Byron Shire Rebels opened the 2024 senior far north coast rugby season with a 62–0 win over Casino playing in front of a home crowd at Byron Bay’s Recreation Ground.

Alice Springs kids

I don’t know why these kids are doing what they are doing in Alice Springs. What pissed me off...

Splendour Estate

Unfortunately, no more, but all is not lost! They own the land, and Byron Shire is crying out for...

BYRON ARTS & INDUSTRY ESTATE:
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.

HABITAT PRECINCT:
A cleverly designed village where people live, work and play, all in one place, combining old-school Byron (community, creativity) with new thinking (live+work spaces, car sharing) and good times (food, shops) to create a little oasis for locals and visitors alike

1.B smoothie bar | 2. Bodhi living | 3. Byron bay candles | 4. Honey hunt style | 5. Stone & Wood | 6. Byron bay sound stage | 7. Vampt vintage design | 8. Munch juice bar & takeaway | 9. Kido | 10. Bun coffee | 11. Crossfit Byron bay | 12.Weave guitars | 13. Lifecycles Byron bay | 14.Mr simple |15.Vagabond Byron bay |16.Barrio | 17.Highspec properties buyers agents | 18. Shack Palace Rituals


B Smoothie Bar

1. B Smoothie Bar

Same Bare Blends products. Same Bare Blends recipes. Consistent hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 3pm Saturday, 8am – 2pm. Awesome happy team creating awesome fast smoothies for you.
@bsmoothiebar
Lot 44 Bayshore Drive (neighbours of Tigmi Trading)


Bodhi Living

2. Bodhi Living

Bodhi Living is a conceptual furniture store showcasing unique, antique pieces from around the world, combined with a range of contemporary furniture, rugs, lighting, decor and art. They also offer personalised interior design with in-house consultation, planning and execution. Australia wide shipping.
@bodhi.living 
www.bodhiliving.com.au
Shop 1/18 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay Industrial Estate
Ph: 0413 420 120


Byron Bay Candles

3. Byron Bay Candles

The chill in the air makes winter the perfect season to make your home smell warm and delicious. Burning a candle can feel like there’s a fire crackling – even in a room without a fireplace. It’s amazing how the glow of a candle’s flame always makes you feel warmer.
Byron Bay Candles – hand poured with love in Byron.
1, 21-23 Tasman Way, Byron Bay
Ph: 6685 5478
www.byronbaycandles.com


Honey Hunt Style

4. Honey Hunt Style

Not all fashion is created equal.
Consider, is your fashion ethically and locally made? Honey Hunt only works with Australian printers and seamstresses, all treated ethically, paid fair wages with good working conditions, creating your fashion to the highest standards with care. This in turn supports the livelihoods of the skilful makers, creating jobs, economic activity locally and underpinning slow-fashion.
Shop 2, 1 Centennial Cct,
Byron Arts & Industry
Ph: 0408 766 546
www.honeyhunt.style


Stone & Wood

5. Stone & Wood

Despite the chill, the brewery is the perfect place to cosy up, with outdoor heaters, Pony Rider blankets and fresh beers to warm the cockles. 100 Mile Table’s famous fish curries are back on the menu, flying over the counter as quickly as the loaded fries. Children and doggos welcome, so there’s no excuse not to take a break from it all!
100 Centennial Cct / Byron Bay
Ph: 02 6685 5173
www.stoneandwood.com.au


Byron Bay Sound Stage

6. Byron Bay Sound Stage

Don’t dream it – create it – with state-of-the-art studios, AV and production hire, turn your vision into reality.
Host your film shoot or virtual event in this state-of-the-art studio using their 9m x 2.7m 4K LED wall, or utilise their world-class podcast studio for content creators, podcasters, actors and voiceover artists.
Level 1, The Hive, 88-94
Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay
www.byronbaysoundstage.com.au
[email protected]


Vampt Vintage Design

7. Vampt Vintage Design

At Vampt they are passionate about providing access to the best authentic vintage pieces from all over the world, built to stand the test of time!
Their focus on Scandinavian design has now expanded into Italian and Brazilian mid-century furniture and lighting.
They are currently in the Bodhi living complex and have a huge new showroom coming soon.
3/18 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay
Ph: 0414 806 549
www.vamptvintagedesign.com
@vamptvintagedesign


 

Munch Juice Bar & Takeaway

8. Munch Juice Bar & Takeaway

Looking for the perfect place to eat? Munch Juice Bar & Takeaway has you covered! With great food, friendly service, dine-in and takeaway options, why not enjoy a delicious breaky or choose from one of their amazing lunch options including gourmet burgers, fresh juices, smoothies, açai bowls, coffees and more. Find them at Byron Bay Fair – where the locals shop!
byronbayfair.com.au
FB: Munch Juice Bar & Takeaway
IG: @munchjuicebar
20 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay Fair


Kido

9. Kido

The ultimate location for kid’s fashion in the Northern Rivers, with new stock from international brands Bobo Choses, Weekend House Kids, The Animals Observatory, and many more. They also stock all of your favourite local designers, so now is the perfect time to drop in, say ‘Hi’, and shop their newest selection.
Shop 7, 18 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay
www.kidostore.com
@kidostore


Bun Coffee

10. Bun Coffee

A good coffee changes everything. Choose from ethically sourced Certified Organic, Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade, Australian grown blends or compostable coffee pods; all traceable to origin. Want to travel a bit further afield? Explore the Single Origin Bar and taste the world of coffee through the unique Single Origin collection from over 40 countries.
Open Monday–Friday 6am–3pm.
Unit 15–17, 1A Banksia Drive, Byron Bay.
Ph: 02 6680 9798
www.buncoffee.com.au


CrossFit Byron Bay

11. CrossFit Byron Bay

CrossFit Byron Bay will become the best hour of your day or the best week of your year. They run, jump, squat, push, pull, climb, lift and skip together because they know that everything is easier when you’re working beside a friend.
They prioritise moving well before they add intensity and believe that CrossFit is for every body.
74 Centennial Circuit Byron Bay
Ph: 0423 618 308
crossfitbyronbay.com
[email protected]


Weave Guitars

12. Weave Guitars

Weave guitars is your local guitar custom shop. They specialise in setups and repairs from the simplest to the trickiest. They like to work with every kind of instrument and they always provide a free quote for any job. Check their website for a gallery of their creations. Make your next appointment by email or text message.
Ph: 0413 470 775
[email protected]
weaveguitars.com.au
82 Centennial Circuit


Lifecycles Byron Bay

13. Lifecycles Byron Bay

Lifecycles Byron Bay, your new local bike shop, is now open at 3/5 Easy St, in Habitat. They are your friendly local bike shop offering sales, servicing, bike hire and cycling tours. All bike brands are welcome for servicing. Drop-in for a chat and check out their selection of bikes and products in-store.
3/5 Easy St Byron Bay
Ph: 5661 7510
E: [email protected]


Mr Simple

14. Mr Simple

More than a clothes store, The Department is a place to find dependable products that stand the test of time. An eclectic collection of clothing, eskies, furniture, books, shoes, drinkware, and even a barbershop, the common thread is simple – only stuff they love gets in the door. If you need something for a weekend barbeque or your mate’s birthday, The Department is your spot.
Shop 39–41, 1 Porter Street, Byron Bay
@departmentofsimplethings


Vagabond Byron Bay

15. Vagabond Byron Bay

Plant-based goodness cafe • Awesome coffee • All milks available • Smoothies to dream about • Delicious in-house baked cakes and treats • Yummy food • No bookings required.
Outside seating for 50 patrons, or lay on the lawn under the shady poinciana in the centre courtyard.
Open Monday to Saturday, 6.30am–3pm.
Sunday, 8am–2pm.
Shop 33–34 Habitat
Porter Street, Byron Bay
@vagabondbyronbay


Barrio

16. Barrio

Barrio offers a relaxed environment for all-day dining. The wood-fired oven and open-flame grill is the heart of the restaurant, and all dishes are centred around the distinctive flavours imparted through this style of cooking. In the evening, the lights go down, dinner is served, and great bottles of natural and world-renowned wines are opened.
Opening hours are Mon–Tues, 7am–3pm, and Wed–Sat, 7am–10pm.
www.barriobyronbay.com.au
@barriobyronbay


Highspec Properties Buyers Agents

17. Highspec Properties Buyers Agents

Your local Northern Rivers buyers agents.
Highspec Properties – award-winning buyers agency dedicated to helping you own your own slice of Byron and the Northern Rivers.
Get in touch and watch your property dream come to life through refined strategy, expert negotiation, and unparalleled commitment.
Team Highspec will be your secret agents, making one of life’s greatest stressors a breeze.
Ground floor, Habitat Building.
20 Fullerton Lane, Byron Bay
Ph: 1300 HISPEC
www.highspecproperties.com.au


Shack Palace Rituals

18. Shack Palace Rituals

Visit the Shack Palace concept store and experience an immaculately curated selection of objects designed for ritual and mindfulness in our homes, including artisan handcrafted tea and coffee wares, linen, ceramics, glassware and small furnishings, as well as organic skincare, fragrances, incense and candles. Follow this local family @shackpalace on their journey in rethinking the way we live in our homes.
Shop 8, 1 Porter Street, Byron Bay
www.shackpalace.com
[email protected]
@shackpalace


 

Public interest litigation under threat

Australia’s peak environment groups have slammed a Federal Court decision which allows mining company Santos to pursue environment groups that were not directly involved in a recent court case against them.

Take a stand against violence against women in Ballina this Sunday

Say ‘No’ to domestic violence this Sunday, May 5 at 4pm in Ballina and stand in solidarity, honouring those who have lost their lives to domestic violence.

Lismore residents ‘dumbfounded’ by councils lack of scrutiny of DA with ‘serious short-comings’

Local residents and Wilson Nature Reserve Landcare Group have said they are ‘dumbfounded’ at the lack of scrutiny of the ongoing development application at 37 City View Drive, East Lismore.

Evans Head’s Irons Gates developers spend another  $2.5m on legals – how can a local community keep up?

The Evans Head Iron Gates development has been objected to by the local community for 40 years and they are asking why the current developers, who are in administration, are getting another go in the Land and Environment Court.