April 8, 2014
In this Issue:
Wellbeing by Starlight
Twice a year Global Healing presents The Starlight Wellbeing Expo, a best-in-show of alternative healing modalities available in our region. Event director Raym Richards spoke with Seven about his upcoming Expo.
Meraki Bistro – Chef Dino Georgakopoulas
The Greek diet is traditional Mediterranean eating based around simple, fresh, flavoursome ingredients resulting in a tasty healthy cuisine. Throw in sweeping views and Meraki is a winning combination.
The not-so-beautiful game
Byron Bay’s Park Hotel Rams headed down the coast to Lennox Head on Friday evening for what was generally expected to be a comfortable win in both grades over their less fancied neighbours.
The Great Beauty
Better late than never to see this sensual, sometimes surreal but unapologetically self-aware and deeply melancholy film The Great Beauty, from Italy’s Paolo Sorrentino.
Weekend Roundup April 10
There's is nothing like a bit of circus to get the excitement ball rolling and this weekend roundup features a great showcase for all the family.
The Yacht Club DJs
The Yacht Club DJs, whose Facebook description simply says, ‘Super Rad DJs are playing Byron this week,’ so we had a quick chat with them on their way down the coast.
Woman in her Chambers at Bluesfest
There’s a moment in most artists’ young lives when they realise music will shape their future and define who they are. Kasey Chambers didn’t have to wait for that moment; music is part of her DNA.
The Lego Movie
Imagine being left in the blocks at the start of a hundred-metre dash and looking up to see Usain Bolt already halfway down the track.
The joy of uke with Miss Amber and Stuke
On- and offstage partnership, the delightful Miss Amber and the dapper Stukulele, launch their new album on Friday at Mullumbimby’s Poinciana Cafe.
They’re changing the guard in Byron Bay
There was a changing of the guard in Byron Bay’s thrilling 22–20 win against Ballina in the opening round of Far North Coast Rugby on Saturday.
North-coast artists and activists join Pilliga protest
On Saturday north-coast artists performed at Barkala Farm in the Pilliga, where a 'Party at Maria's Place' concert was held to support to local residents united to protest expansion of CSG and coal mining in north-west NSW.
Byron councillor raises mining impacts on local water
The possible contamination of waterways from gas mining at the proposed Bentley site, just west of Lismore, has sparked a motion by Byron Shire Greens Cr Duncan Dey at this Thursday’s council meeting.
Brunswick Buccaneer boat given a year to float
The tedious and complicated bureaucracy that nearly sank Brunswick Buccaneer boat hire may soon be over. Well, for a year at least.