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April 23, 2024

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Heavy music with a bang!

Heavy music is back at The Northern this week, with a bang! Regular Backroom legends Dead Crow and Mudwagon are joined by Dipodium and Northern Rivers locals Liminal and Puff – the plan is to raise the roof on Thursday at The Northern. This is definitely a night, and a mosh, not to miss. Entry is free!

Other News

Connecting people, rivers, and the night sky in Kyogle

The youth of Kyogle were asked what their number one priority was and they said it was ‘is looking after the health of the river and they want to be involved in healing it’.

Flood insurance inquiry’s North Coast hearings 

A public hearing into insurers’ responses to the 2022 flood was held in Lismore last Thursday, with one local insurance brokerage business owner describing the compact that exists between insurers and society as ‘broken’. 

New insights into great white shark behaviour off California coast

Marine scientists using tracking devices have been able to shine a spotlight on the behaviour of great white sharks...

Byron Comedy Fest 2024 Laughs

The legendary Northern Hotel’s Backroom opens its doors to laughter when it welcomes The Byron Comedy Fest with eight big headline shows. With audiences packing out shows every year, Festival Directors Mel Coppin and Zara Noruzi have decided a new venue with increased capacity was in order. It also means the festival is an all-weather event – expect all your favourites!

Man dies in hospital following an E-bike crash – Byron Bay

A man has died in hospital following an E bike crash in Byron Bay earlier this month.

Getting ready for the 24/25 bush fire season

This year’s official NSW Bush Fire Danger Period closed on March 21. Essential Energy says its thoughts are now turned toward to the 2024-25 season, and it has begun surveying its powerlines in and around the North Coast region.

Discover Ballina

With easy parking and river breezes, Ballina is the perfect combination of convenience and ease as a destination for shopping and services that are not available within the Byron Shire.

Ballina is centred on an island at the mouth of the Richmond River. It is a playground for beach lovers, surfers, boaties, anglers and eco-adventurers. It is also just a hop, skip, and jump, or more to the point a 15-minute drive down the freeway, from the Byron Shire.

Ballina Fair Tassiriki Ranch The Book Warehouse Ballina Beach Village Lighthouse Beach Cafe Carpet One The Point Ramada Fozie’s Fishing Adventures The Ballina Jockey Club Still at the Centre
Ballina Fair Shopping Centre

1. Ballina Fair Shopping Centre

Ballina Fair is an Australian owned family business & supports numerous local suppliers and businesses, which in turn keeps money within our economy. The centre creates employment for locals with over 600 jobs.
ballinafair.com.au


Tassiriki Ranch

2. Tassiriki Ranch

A unique beach horse riding experience on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. All levels of riding ability from total beginner. Small groups. Guest safety and horse comfort paramount.
[email protected]
66834602
tassirikiranch.com.au


Book Warehouse Ballina

3. The Book Warehouse

The Book Warehouse Ballina carries new release plus popular backlist titles, bargain books for all ages and a beautiful range of
gift cards and wrap. Drop in for reading and gift ideas.
6686 0917


Ballina Beach Village

4. Ballina Beach Village

The perfect weekend getaway – South Ballina’s favourite holiday park! Under new management. Refurbished cabins, huge camping sites, pet friendly (with fully enclosed off-lead dog area), and onsite licensed cafe.
ballinabeachvillage.com.au
6686 3347


Lighthouse Beach Cafe

5. Lighthouse Beach Cafe

Lighthouse Beach Cafe has been located in the Ballina Surf Club for over 5 years. They are open 7 days a week for
Breakfast and Lunch (dinner in Summer).
lighthousebeachcafe.com.au
6686 4380


Carpet One

6. Carpet One

Great range, expert advice, professional installation. Residential and commercial. Tough flooring that stands up to the rigours of day-to-day living.
carpetone.com.au/ballina
6686 3855


The Point Bar and Restaurant

7. Absolute waterfront

With an atmosphere that will take your breath away, The Point Restaurant and Bar on the Richmond River is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days. Conference and wedding packages available.
thepointballina.com.au
6618 1188


Ramada Hotel & Suites Ballina Byron

8. Ramada

Stylish riverside accommodation, featuring hotel spa rooms, 1 to 2 bedroom suites or penthouses with outdoor heated pool, gym and conference facilities.
Enquiries call 1800 826 181
or visit ramadaballinabyron.com.au


Fozie’s Fishing Adventures

9. Fozie’s Fishing Adventures

Fishing adventures, whale watching, full and half day adventures. Three and five day trips. Customised packages available. Disabled access, light refreshments and all bait and tackle and fishing licences supplied.
0427 834 376
foziesfishing.com.au


Ballina Jockey Club

10. The Ballina Jockey Club

An exclusive venue just for you. Perfect for weddings, corporate functions or major events. Raceday packages also available.
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/BallinaJockeyClub
ballinajockeyclub.com.au
6686 2603


Still At The Centre

11. Still At The Centre

Attention all creatives of Ballina shire… come and check out your beautiful new
art supplies and framing shop which has opened in the Industrial estate at
1/9 Ray O’Neill Crescent
0466 430 813

It’s MardiGrass!

This year is Nimbins 32nd annual MardiGrass and you’d reckon by now ‘weed’ be left alone. The same helicopter raids, the disgusting, and completely unfair, saliva testing of drivers, and we’re still not allowed to grow our own plants. We can all access legal buds via a doctor, most of it imported from Canada, but we can’t grow our own. There’s something very wrong there.

Ignite your creativity at Mullum Laneways Festival

This year’s Mullum Laneways Festival, to be held on May 4 and 5, promises to be a feast for the senses, set to captivate visitors of all ages. On Sunday, May 5 everyone is encouraged to immerse themselves in the heart of the Festival, as Burringbar Street is transformed into a vibrant tapestry of music, dance, art, and more.This is a free event, funded by local sponsorship and a gala fundraising event on Saturday, May 4.

Byron Comedy Fest 2024 Laughs

The legendary Northern Hotel’s Backroom opens its doors to laughter when it welcomes The Byron Comedy Fest with eight big headline shows. With audiences packing out shows every year, Festival Directors Mel Coppin and Zara Noruzi have decided a new venue with increased capacity was in order. It also means the festival is an all-weather event – expect all your favourites!

‘No-one ever came back but all reports indicate it’s lovely,’ and so begins this wickedly funny play about death and motherhood. Directed by the Drill’s accomplished artistic director, Liz Chance, Ghosting the Party tells the story of three generations of women who face questions of mortality and life with rigour, honesty and humour.