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Burn After Dark: Three Blue Ducks

Following a sold-out debut in 2025, Burn After Dark returns to Three Blue Ducks on Thursday, 2 July from 4pm to 10pm, offering an...

A rainforest table

If you’ve driven the stretch out to Suffolk Park, you may have passed it without quite knowing it was there. Forest sits inside luxury...

Ayusa Tea: clarity, energy, calm focus

Allie Godfrey At the New Brighton Farmers Market, it’s not just coffee drawing a crowd – there’s also growing interest in healthier, more balanced alternatives...

Bombay to Byron: 12 years of modern Indian on Jonson Street

This June marks 12 years since Bombay to Byron first opened its doors on Jonson Street, and husband-and-wife team Rahul and Radhicka Thacker are...

Stout Blackout Blowout at Earth Beer

Nestled among the rolling green hills of Cudgen, just minutes from Kingscliff on the Tweed Coast, Earth Beer Company has become one of the...

Greens from The Farm are flourshing

At the heart of a thriving market garden is timing, soil health, and a deep connection to the seasons – something Josh Dooley from...

Red Ginger Asian stores are far more than just shops

There are some places that become more than shops. They become part of the emotional landscape of a town – woven into memories of holidays, rainy afternoons, shared meals and treasured discoveries. In the Northern Rivers, few places have achieved that status quite like the Red Ginger Asian stores in Byron Bay and Bangalow.

Paddock to pint: Byron Farmers Market and Stone & Wood

A tasty collaboration has been brewing between two Byron Bay institutions – Byron Farmers Market and Stone & Wood Brewery – and the result is finally here with the launch of Farmers Ale, a locally made beer using ingredients from the farmers’ market.

Epic Coffee, because coffee’s more than just a drink

At the New Brighton Farmers Market, coffee is more than just a drink – it’s a daily ritual that brings people together. For Tony,...

Elements of Byron celebrates first decade with live music

Byron Bay’s beachfront resort Elements of Byron continues its tenth birthday celebrations with live music and woodfired pizza overlooking the lagoon infinity pool at...

Ballina RSL initiative cuts cost of meeting up socially

Ballina RSL has launched its Connecting Our Community dining campaign for May, introducing a suite of additional food and beverage offers designed to help...

Delicious Costanzo Apples

As the seasons change, a diverse range of apples and other fruits begin to arrive, each offering unique flavours, textures, and uses in the kitchen.

Summit Organics’ farming advantage

I spoke recently with Rod Bruin, owner of one of our most respected organic farming operations, Summit Organics, to find out what he’s planting right now – and how the very formidable Bruin family is preparing for climate change and looming fuel shortages.

Reforest Now are restoring the Big Scrub

Allie Godfrey A local charity is making meaningful strides in restoring the region’s natural environment, one tree at a time. Reforest Now is dedicated to...

Caldera Brewing & Blending Co, the long game

In the landscape of modern brewing, where ‘fast and fresh’ is the standard, Caldera Brewing & Blending Co in South Murwillumbah is practising a...

Vegan food that appeals to all

Vegan chef Arianne Screiber has been making plant-based sweet and savoury comfort and raw food for the local farmers’ markets for many years. But...

Bistro Sicily: the heart of Italy in Billinudgel

Bistro Sicily brings the heart of Italy to Billinudgel, serving authentic Italian staples, handmade pasta, daily specials, and traditional long-fermented dough pizza crafted with...

Dining with water views in Ballina

If you’re after a meal with a spectacular view overlooking the water, Ballina has a couple of great options. The first is the fairly upmarket...

Chef David Lisken’s simple philosophy

Chef David Lisken’s journey into the culinary world is shaped by curiosity, travel, and a growing commitment to nourishing, intentional food. With over a...

Dr Chill

As we reach the middle of the school holidays, some of you might need a bit of calm, or maybe invigoration. Whatever you need,...

Thursday evenings at Coorabell Hall: the Foxy Luu’s experience

Foxy Luu’s is making a vibrant return to the Byron Shire, bringing its much-loved Asian street food experience back after a three-year hiatus. Every...

Holiday day trips

If your idea of the perfect day trip involves visiting a few distilleries and breweries, try these to start with:

Wandana Brewery is Mullumbimby’s local brewery, and it’s become something of a local institution

The taproom and beer garden sit on the edge of open paddocks with views of the rolling hinterland mountains – and one of the only spots in the area where you can catch a stunning sunset from an outdoor beer garden. Shade sails keep things comfortable on hot days, and a large indoor seated area takes care of the rainy ones. Hungry? No problem. Permanent food truck ‘Sunset Eats’ serves up gourmet burgers, nachos, and weekly specials.

New Brighton Farmers Market opens at 7am

The New Brighton Farmers Market is now starting earlier – at 7am every Tuesday! After strong community demand, the earlier opening means those heading off for an early start can still take the time to access fresh, locally-grown, nutritious food without the rush.

The music lives on – at the Mullum Farmers Market, Good Friday

Allie Godfrey Yes, it’s sad that Bluesfest isn’t going ahead, but you couldn’t be in a more arts-loving community than Mullum to fill the gap. Our...

April aboard the M.V. Jasmine

Autumn has a way of turning ordinary moments into extraordinary memories, and there’s no better way to embrace the season than aboard the M.V....

Spoil mum this Mother’s Day at Elements of Byron, Byron Bay

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an experience designed to indulge the senses and honour connection, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Byron Bay’s coastline. Begin the...

Irresistable, soft, rich, handmade pasta

Allie Godfrey We all love Woodland Valley’s fresh pasta. Its softness, richness, and handmade appeal make it hard to resist. But there’s a strong case...

Maria’s Byron Bay home-cooked catering

Maria’s Byron Bay is a local catering business, launched by sisters Maya and Chelsea, where food is always at the heart of creating lasting...

Shedding a new light on farming and family

Jake Shedden was literally born into farming. His mother gave birth to him on the family farm at Barkers Vale, which he now runs...

Dried olives – a big flavour in a small bite

By Allie Godfrey Dried olives are a delicious twist on the traditional olive, offering a more intense flavour and a slightly chewy texture that makes...

Community connected pretzels

Founded in March 2024, Byron Bay Pretzels Pty. Ltd. brings traditional German soft pretzels and Black Forest specialties to the Northern Rivers with a...

Roadhouse: Byron’s new direction

Just outside the centre of Byron Bay, the Roadhouse has long been woven into the town’s daily rhythm – early coffee runs, long brunches...

A more thoughtful Easter – by Loco Love Byron Bay

Easter has always been a story about renewal. About small moments that feel quietly magical – a gathering around the table, little hands searching the garden, the joy of sharing something sweet that feels special. This year, we imagined Easter a little differently. Not louder. Not bigger. Just more thoughtful.

Brunswick Heads Bowling Club: new energy with old-school charm

If you’re looking for a place where community still means something, you’ll find it at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club. Far from being just a place to roll a few bowls, the club has become a lively social hub where locals and visitors come together for great food, live entertainment, and genuine connection.

Backyard gardening advice from Luke Sansom – Seedlings Organic

For backyard gardeners, this time of year is ideal for refreshing garden beds and planting cool-season crops. A little preparation now will help ensure strong growth and productive harvests over the coming months.

Baraka’s dessert hummus revolution

Baraka is redefining sweet treats with its innovative dessert hummus range – a unique concept believed to be the first of its kind in...

Sunshine Low GI Sugar

Enjoy the sweeter things in life with Sunshine Low GI Sugar! Let’s face it, sugar gets a bad rap these days and we all know...

Mark the change of season at Frida’s Field at their autumn equinox dinner

On Saturday, 21 March, Frida’s Field will host a one-night-only autumn equinox celebration, inviting guests to pause and mark the seasonal shift in a...

In defence of fat

Dietary fat has long been misunderstood, often blamed for weight gain and poor health. In reality, fat is an essential macronutrient that plays critical...

Many benefits of farmers’ markets

The question was recently raised on a Facebook community page asking if people shop at the farmers’ market to save money. It brought a...

Sprouted goodness: an easy, living snack for everyday health

Photo and story: Allie Godfrey Sprouted legumes are one of the simplest, most nourishing foods you can add to your daily routine – and they’re...

Lismore wants a a safe, accessible and long-term home for the Hannah Cabinet

The Hannah Cabinet was created by Lismore master craftsman Geoff Hannah OAM over six-and-a-half years and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most significant pieces of contemporary decorative furniture.

Facing the River in chapters

Tweed Shire Council is telling the full story of how the Tweed community has rebuilt since the 2022 floods, and further damage from the 2024 floods and Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Putting their money where their mouth and conscience is

Climate action group Rising Tide say they will disrupt business at Tweed City ANZ today, as local long-term customers withdraw their life savings from the bank.

Bird flu reaches Western Australia

H5 avian flu has officially arrived in Western Australia, first discovered days ago in a dead migratory seabird near Esperance (700 km south-east of Perth), and since found in numerous other birds.