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Brunswick fundraiser at Picture House

Simon Haslam - December 2, 20240

This Tuesday 3rd December the Brunswick Picture House are putting on a special 'Celebrating Simple Pleasures' fundraiser. Join the party and put on your...

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Community carboot market in Mullumbimby this weekend

Simon Haslam - November 14, 20240

This Sunday 17 November from 9am at the Mullumbimby Showgrounds, a real old-style community carboot market is happening, with the goal of not only...

The Good Life

Celebrate the Husk Rum Harvest Festival

Simon Haslam - August 13, 20240

The Husk Rum Harvest Festival starts this Friday with a rum tasting club and campfire supper at Husk, followed by the big festival day on Saturday and a community day Sunday.

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Rebuilt Mullum Tennis Club is back, and it’s better than ever

Simon Haslam - October 10, 20231

The Mullumbimby Tennis Club has been rebuilt after the floods, and is now welcoming all new players, both young and old, to the club.

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Kura and Sou: two authentic Japanese Byron restaurants

Simon Haslam - January 31, 20230

Simon Haslam Kura is an authentic Japanese restaurant serving yakitori, sushi and ramen, located in the heart of Byron Bay. As you’d expect, in addition...

The Good Life

Danielle Alvarez: thoughtful guest chef at Harvest Newrybar

Simon Haslam - January 3, 20230

Simon Haslam One of Australia’s most exciting chefs, Danielle Alvarez (formerly of Fred’s restaurant in Paddington) is bringing her love of old-world cooking techniques and...

The Good Life

Spanish tortilla obsession

Simon Haslam - November 22, 20220

Simon Haslam Ambrunah is a specialist Spanish takeaway in Byron that passionately upholds the foundational culinary tradition of tortillas – properly put together Spanish omelettes....

The Good Life

Best places to eat in the Tweed

Simon Haslam - October 25, 20220

Photo and story Simon Haslam The rich red loamy soil of the Cudgen Plateau is perfect for supporting huge hospitals and carparks, but did you...

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Courthouse is back in session

Simon Haslam - October 25, 20220

Simon Haslam Forget about the sort of session that would land you in the court house, we’re talking about live music sessions on Friday nights,...

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Spring now: Barrio Eatery & Bar

Simon Haslam - September 20, 20220

Simon Haslam Barrio Eatery & Bar follows the seasons and, with the weather warming up, spring is the perfect time for the team to change...

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Loft: a local favourite

Simon Haslam - September 6, 20220

Simon Haslam Located metres from the beach in Byron, Loft has always been a great place, many would say the best place, in Byron for...

The Good Life

New Lawn Bar at Tweed River House

Simon Haslam - September 6, 20220

Simon Haslam As the days warm up, can you imagine sitting by the side of the river at Tweed River House, enjoying the sweeping views...

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Yulli’s: combinations work so well

Simon Haslam - August 23, 20220

Simon Haslam Some combinations just work really well, such as small share plates with chilli/coriander/Asian flavours and beer, so it’s no surprise that the plant-based...

The Good Life

How to fight climate change

Simon Haslam - August 23, 20221

Simon Haslam How many businesses give away half of their profits to genuine carbon-reduction projects? Not many. But popular locally-produced ‘We the Many’ gourmet breakfast...

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Wintertime dining at the Tweed River House will leave your senses warmly satiated. You can dine in comfort either on the covered River Terrace with its sweeping west facing hinterland and river views, capturing the afternoon sun, with radiant heating; or savour the inside dining room with its open fireplace, chandeliers, and pressed metal ceilings – the perfect place for dinner.

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‘World’s first’ kombucha moonshine

Simon Haslam - June 7, 20220

You can make a distilled spirit from just about anything, for example the Chinese were making distilled beverages from rice beer 2-3000 years ago, arak was made from sugarcane and rice, mead from honey, and brandy from grapes.

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Red hot Stoner experience

Simon Haslam - May 10, 20220

I was lucky enough to visit Stone & Wood recently to see the initial brew being made of the 2022 Stone Beer, the star attraction at the upcoming Festival of the Stone at Stone & Wood’s Byron brewery site on Saturday 4 June.

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Hooper’s in Mullumbimby

Simon Haslam - May 3, 20220

Mullumbimby locals might have noticed a few changes taking place at 55 Station Street recently. After a brief stint as La Familia (during the...

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InGrained Foundation grants on offer

Simon Haslam - March 30, 20220

The InGrained Foundation, started by Stone & Wood, has donated over $1m through fundraisers, and in particular over the last three years, the Large Grants program has donated $290,000.

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SES says more rain coming

Simon Haslam - March 24, 20220

In a press release issued at 2.07pm today, March 24, the NSW SES has warned residents to 'prepare early ahead of moderate to heavy...

The Good Life

Tweed River House reopening

Simon Haslam - March 22, 20221

Simon Haslam If you’ve been to the elegant Tweed River House in Murwillumbah, you’ll know the restaurant sits right on the riverbank, in River Street...

Local News

Brunswick fundraiser at Picture House

Simon Haslam - December 2, 20240

This Tuesday 3rd December the Brunswick Picture House are putting on a special 'Celebrating Simple Pleasures' fundraiser. Join the party and put on your...

Local News

Community carboot market in Mullumbimby this weekend

Simon Haslam - November 14, 20240

This Sunday 17 November from 9am at the Mullumbimby Showgrounds, a real old-style community carboot market is happening, with the goal of not only...

The Good Life

Celebrate the Husk Rum Harvest Festival

Simon Haslam - August 13, 20240

The Husk Rum Harvest Festival starts this Friday with a rum tasting club and campfire supper at Husk, followed by the big festival day on Saturday and a community day Sunday.

Local News

Rebuilt Mullum Tennis Club is back, and it’s better than ever

Simon Haslam - October 10, 20231

The Mullumbimby Tennis Club has been rebuilt after the floods, and is now welcoming all new players, both young and old, to the club.

The Good Life

Kura and Sou: two authentic Japanese Byron restaurants

Simon Haslam - January 31, 20230

Simon Haslam Kura is an authentic Japanese restaurant serving yakitori, sushi and ramen, located in the heart of Byron Bay. As you’d expect, in addition...

The Good Life

Danielle Alvarez: thoughtful guest chef at Harvest Newrybar

Simon Haslam - January 3, 20230

Simon Haslam One of Australia’s most exciting chefs, Danielle Alvarez (formerly of Fred’s restaurant in Paddington) is bringing her love of old-world cooking techniques and...

The Good Life

Spanish tortilla obsession

Simon Haslam - November 22, 20220

Simon Haslam Ambrunah is a specialist Spanish takeaway in Byron that passionately upholds the foundational culinary tradition of tortillas – properly put together Spanish omelettes....

The Good Life

Best places to eat in the Tweed

Simon Haslam - October 25, 20220

Photo and story Simon Haslam The rich red loamy soil of the Cudgen Plateau is perfect for supporting huge hospitals and carparks, but did you...

The Good Life

Courthouse is back in session

Simon Haslam - October 25, 20220

Simon Haslam Forget about the sort of session that would land you in the court house, we’re talking about live music sessions on Friday nights,...

The Good Life

Spring now: Barrio Eatery & Bar

Simon Haslam - September 20, 20220

Simon Haslam Barrio Eatery & Bar follows the seasons and, with the weather warming up, spring is the perfect time for the team to change...

The Good Life

Loft: a local favourite

Simon Haslam - September 6, 20220

Simon Haslam Located metres from the beach in Byron, Loft has always been a great place, many would say the best place, in Byron for...

The Good Life

New Lawn Bar at Tweed River House

Simon Haslam - September 6, 20220

Simon Haslam As the days warm up, can you imagine sitting by the side of the river at Tweed River House, enjoying the sweeping views...

The Good Life

Yulli’s: combinations work so well

Simon Haslam - August 23, 20220

Simon Haslam Some combinations just work really well, such as small share plates with chilli/coriander/Asian flavours and beer, so it’s no surprise that the plant-based...

The Good Life

How to fight climate change

Simon Haslam - August 23, 20221

Simon Haslam How many businesses give away half of their profits to genuine carbon-reduction projects? Not many. But popular locally-produced ‘We the Many’ gourmet breakfast...

The Good Life

Winter at Tweed River House

Simon Haslam - June 14, 20220

The Good Life

‘World’s first’ kombucha moonshine

Simon Haslam - June 7, 20220

The Good Life

Red hot Stoner experience

Simon Haslam - May 10, 20220

The Good Life

Hooper’s in Mullumbimby

Simon Haslam - May 3, 20220

Mullumbimby locals might have noticed a few changes taking place at 55 Station Street recently. After a brief stint as La Familia (during the...

Local News

InGrained Foundation grants on offer

Simon Haslam - March 30, 20220

The InGrained Foundation, started by Stone & Wood, has donated over $1m through fundraisers, and in particular over the last three years, the Large Grants program has donated $290,000.

Local News

SES says more rain coming

Simon Haslam - March 24, 20220

In a press release issued at 2.07pm today, March 24, the NSW SES has warned residents to 'prepare early ahead of moderate to heavy...

The Good Life

Tweed River House reopening

Simon Haslam - March 22, 20221

Simon Haslam If you’ve been to the elegant Tweed River House in Murwillumbah, you’ll know the restaurant sits right on the riverbank, in River Street...

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Cinema: NAZA

The Echo - October 20, 2026 0

A must-see, award-winning documentary investigating AI warfare in Gaza. Fresh from winning the Special Jury Prize at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, NAZA, the latest documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor (No Other Land), examines artificial intelligence and surveillance in Israel’s military operations in Gaza.

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Interview with Genevieve Clay-Smith, director of Boss Cat showing at the Byron Bay Film Festival

Eve Jeffery - October 20, 2026 0

When Sonja (Olivia Hargroder) loses her mother without warning, the only steady presence left in her life is her grandmother, Doris. But Doris’s idea of stability means dismantling everything Sonja has built. For Sonja, who lives with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and has spent her life fighting to be underestimated by no one, Doris’ plan feels less like protection and more like erasure. Directed by Genevieve Clay-Smith, Boss Cat is a vibrant, big-hearted Australian dramedy about independence, family and self-determination, anchored by a fearless lead performance.

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Something for everyone at the Picture House

The Echo - October 20, 2026 0

From Australian superstar musos, to brand new documentaries, to comedians at the top of their game, there really is something for everyone at the Brunswick Picture House.

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Thirty-six unmissable films

The Echo - October 20, 2026 0

The 2026 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival features an unmissable line up 36 films, including five retrospectives which will screen from 28 October to 29 November at Palace Byron Bay and Ballina Cinemas.