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Thrills and spills at the Bangalow Billy Cart Derby
Wet weather turned Byron Street into a virtual slippery dip on Sunday for Bangalow's craziest annual event. But that didn't stop the riders of these unique home-made machines – or the punters. WATCH THE VIDEO
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Byron Bay triathlon: still running after 20 years
VIDEO: Glorious sunshine greeted more than 1,000 people who took part in the Byron Bay Triathlon on Sunday, celebrating the event’s 20th anniversary. Amateur athletes mixed it with professional runners in one of the town’s popular annual attractions.
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MardiGrass 2015
VIDEO: The wet weather made it difficult for many would-be revellers to reach the Nimbin MardiGrass on the weekend but it didn't dampen the enthusiasm of those who did.
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Mullumbimby’s happy hippie reunion
VIDEO: It's more than 40 years since many of the 'old settlers' of areas such as Main Arm and Huonbrook first put down roots in the Mullumbimby region, so it's probably a surprise that last weekend saw their first ever reunion.
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Bradbury film digs deep to reveal war-veteran’s demons
Award-winning documentary filmmaker David Bradbury's latest film The Crater tells the powerful story of a Vietnam war veteran's quest to find the bodies of 42 enemy soldiers he helped bury after a fierce battle. WATCH VIDEO
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Byron youth rally to save centre
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VIDEO: For 20 years, Byron Youth Service has run programs, courses, events and activities which have acted as an incubator for the area’s youngsters. But much of that is under threat from funding cuts, so the youngsters rallied to raise funds.
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Bluesfest acts inspire 100,000 people
The 26th annual Bluesfest, which drew more than 100,000 people to its Tyagarah site over the Easter weekend and featured almost 1,000 performers in 89 bands, wrapped up last night, with organisers and performers hailing it a big success.
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Byron wants a solar revolution
The push for renewable energy in Byron shire took another inspiring leap at the Byron Solar Revolution symposium on Saturday. And In a solar future, as Professor Tim Flannery told locals, Byron could be in front as the first place on the east coast to greet the sun. WATCH VIDEO
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A little bit of Bentley comes to Byron Bay
VIDEO: As Saturday morning dawned, the Angel of Bentley rose over Byron Bay's Main Beach, almost a year to the day that the blockade wound up after the state government halted Metgasco's CSG drilling licence there.
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Lismore tastes its first Eat the Street
Lismore’s central business district came alive on Saturday with hundreds of people enjoying the smells and taste of exotic foods served up by local restaurants at the inaugural Eat the Street Festival. WATCH VIDEO
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Magic happens in the dark
The international reputation of the Byron Bay Film Festival continues to grow and grow, and is also reflected in an increasing number of entries from overseas for the big 10-day event this year. WATCH VIDEO
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Sustainable farming for the future
Sustainable farming guru, Joel Salatin came to Byron Bay's The Farm on Sunday to give a sold-out presentation on how to feed the planet without destroying it. Watch the video
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Hundreds rally to ‘Protect Byron’
Hundreds of people rallied in Byron Bay yesterday to protest against the proposed over-development of the town sparked by the recent controversial approval of rezoning of West Byron for hundreds of new homes. WATCH VIDEO
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Flood scouting with the SES in Byron
The widespread and soaking rain of the past week caused minor flooding around Byron shire, which kept State Emergency Service units and their volunteers as well as police rescuers on standby and busy for the clean up. WATCH VIDEO
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Women rise and dance to end violence
Scores of women young and old celebrated V Day at dawn on Byron Bay’s Main Beach on Valentine’s Day in an event aimed to end violence against women and girls. WATCH VIDEO
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A taste of shamanic medicine and culture
VIDEO: Shamanic medicine and plant culture was the focus of the Somara Shamanic Medicine Forum held in Byron Bay yesterday. Interest in shamanic practices, which have been with us for millennia, is growing in Australia and western countries.
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‘Fresh meat’ for Byron’s Bay Rollers
Byron's own roller derby team, the Bay Rollers, had their season sign-up day on Friday evening, which included the inaugural intake for the new junior league.
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Byron rallies to save the Reef
VIDEO: On Sunday, as many of us were unwinding at the beach, a small but dedicated group of people gathered on the Byron Bay foreshore to protest against the imminent destruction of the Great Barrier Reef,.
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Chips fly at Bruns woodchop carnival
VIDEO: The annual Brunswick Heads Woodchop carnival drew hundreds of people from all over the country to watch the big axemen and axewomen muscle it out.
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Festival focuses on wellbeing
VIDEO: The annual Starlight Wellbeing Expo at Bangalow yesterday drew many people searching for something a little different to everyday life, featuring speakers on spirituality, healing, astronomy, plus Tibetan chanting, workshops, gourmet vegetarian food, music and more.
Local News
Lismore City Council votes against land-swaps and buybacks
The Lismore City Council has voted against asking the federal government and NSW Northern Rivers Reconstruction Commission [NRRC] for prioritised land buybacks and swaps after devastating floods earlier this year.
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Casino teenager charged with murder
An 18-year-old Casino man is to face Lismore Local Court today charged with murder.
Byron Echo
Park trouble for BARCO
A group of dog owners who met at the common shed at the Brunswick Heads Sports Fields last Sunday say they were confronted by three men with a dog who were camping at the location.
Byron Echo
Byron Council releases data on flood-affected biz
The first official data has been released following the devastating February 28 floods.
