Among the many pressing issues on the agenda are budget adjustments, which are proposed by James Brickley, Council’s Manager Finance.
The Ocean Shores Art Expo celebrated its 20th anniversary with the appropriate theme ‘Celebration’. This year there were 172 art works entered in the open category from over 150 artists.
It has been a challenging five years for most people in the Northern Rivers, from drought to the Black Summer fires of 2019/20 followed by the pandemic and then the 2022 floods.
A proposed holiday unit development in the heart of Byron Bay that has been twice knocked back by Council due to height breaches is set to get the green light at this week’s Council meeting.
The Darling Muffs of May have launched a women’s health initiative with a bit of fun thrown in.
From the protests over the development of Bayside’s Wallum Estate at Brunswick Heads to local housing forums and demands for housing for all, the challenge facing us is difficult.
Children are magical. They arrive innocent and new, a chance for humanity to have a fresh start. An ordinary result of human biology and the propagation of the species. Nothing quite prepares you for the miracle of that moment.
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Can you survive five nights? The terrifying horror game phenomenon becomes a blood-chilling cinematic event, as Blumhouse – the producer of 3GAN, The Black Phone and The Invisible Man – brings Five Nights at Freddy’s to the big screen.
Harry Manx has been one of the most successful international touring musicians ever to grace stages in Australia – this deeply original multi-instrumentalist has entertained audiences with more than 11 extensive tours since 2001 – Manx loves Australia, and the feeling is mutual!
Australian Ceramics Annual Open Studios event is on again this weekend, November 11 and 12. Several local studios are taking part – the work of each of these ceramicists is very different and reflects the huge range of possibilities using clay and different firing techniques.
NORPA’s free, outdoor theatre event Flow is on this month on November 16 and 17 at Maclean Showground (Yaegl country), and November 23 to 25 at the Lismore Quad (Widjabul Wia-bul country).
A soulful songwriter and cover artist infusing a range of genres from acoustic, blues, soul, rock and funk to create an engaging show, Damien Cooper is a Lismore lad who took a four-year hiatus to Newcastle where he worked as a movement teacher and osteopath – it was then he realised he had a deep calling as a musician and performer.
Don’t miss Áine Tyrrell and DOBBY live at Brunswick Heads on November 17. This isn’t just a show; it’s a statement. Join in an unforgettable night of music, storytelling, and connection.
Australian Seabird & Turtle Rescue (ASTR) is hosting a charity night at the Ballina Players Theatre with a presentation of Beautiful – The Carol King Musical on Wednesday, November 29.
Simon Haslam An iconic Claude Monet ‘Haystacks’ painting Meules, milieu du jour, 1890) will be exhibited at our local Tweed River Regional Art Gallery in Murwillumbah from this month, providing yet another reason to visit this excellent free gallery. Monet,...
Victoria Cosford Vanessa – favourite apple, Pink Lady – has a wide white smile which dazzles each of the steady troop of customers who come to buy apples. For three years she’s been there, selling the Pink Ladies and Granny...
The Mullumbimby Moonshiners rugby team overcame a tight last over to triumph over the Mullumbimby Giants players in the annual T20 cricket game held in the memory of Tim Watkins.
The ‘Dads’ Army’ team made up of local Byron Bay fathers performed admirably against a field of 30 other teams (across four divisions) at the annual AFL 9s tournament held at the Cavanbah Oval over October 27 and 28.
Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club (Lennox Head and Ballina) recently returned from the Adelaide Masters Games very proud of their three bronze medals and overall results.
Byron Bay Bowling Club women’s team has won the Tweed Byron District Pennants Division 3 for 2023.
