Local news, articles and more from the Byron Shire.
Forty per cent of Byron’s red-bin rubbish could be composted
Around 40 per cent of the rubbish being thrown into Byron Shire’s general waste bins could instead be going into the green bin, a new Council audit has found.
Wildlife hospitals need help to prepare for bird flu
H5 avian influenza is already present in NSW and has been detected as far north as the Coffs Harbour region. The number of dead birds is increasing with 55 reported dead in NSW.
Help clean the beach for turtle nesting season
November is when turtles start nesting on Byron Shire beaches, and to make things a little easier for them TurtleWatch are having a community clean-up day at Brunswick Heads on Saturday, 3 October from 10am to 12pm.
Byron says proposed 35% rate rise still won’t meet full funding...
Byron Shire Council says its proposed 35.03 per cent permanent rate increase would still fall short of meeting the full extent of its long-term financial needs.
Greens councillor Elia Hauge elected Byron’s deputy mayor
Mayor Sarah Ndiaye (Greens) sought to have the election of the deputy mayor position be voted on at the latest Byron Shire Council meeting on Thursday, 17 September.
Broken Head surfer Leihani Zoric ISA U18 World Junior Champ
Paul Bibby Most 13-year-olds would be happy just to make an under-18 world final. Two weeks ago Broken Head surfer Leihani Zoric took out the whole thing. Zoric has become the youngest-ever ISA Under-18 World Junior Champion after winning gold at...
Cinema: Heart of the Beast
From acclaimed director David Ayer (Fury) comes Heart of the Beast, a sweeping and visceral survival thriller that sends Academy Award-winner Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) into the beautiful, but merciless Alaskan wilderness, where survival will depend on the companion at his side.
Made for a good time: Light Years
Whether you’re pulling up to the terrazzo bar for a quick drink or settling in for a full-scale feast, Light Years is ready for both. Located within Byron Bay’s Jonson Lane, the 95-seat modern Asian diner has room for...
Discover Nonnie’s: wine, deli and a little something different
Tucked into the heart of Mullumbimby, Nonnie’s Wine Store is not your typical bottle shop. It’s a place for people who love good wine, good food and discovering something a little different. Founded by locals Arnhem Bickley and Ryan Bettles,...
Interview with Paul Bender
Few contemporary bands have reshaped the language of modern music like Hiatus Kaiyote. Formed in Melbourne in 2011, the quartet of Nai Palm (vocals, guitar), Paul Bender (bass), Simon Mavin (keys) and Perrin Moss (drums) has become one of Australia’s most celebrated musical exports, earning global acclaim for a sound that seamlessly bridges jazz, soul, funk, hip hop, electronic music and progressive composition.
