Making Contact is a collective exhibition bringing together artists from the Mullumbimby Contact Improvisation community.
Visiting friends had two things to say about Byron, it was smaller than they were expecting and wasn’t it amazing that the buildings were so low and you could still see the sky.
It was 25 years ago when now-acclaimed novelist Sarah Armstrong attended the first week-long retreat for the Byron Writers Festival, and she has returned as the mentor for four emerging authors for the BWF Residential Mentorship.
The Bangalow Show is celebrating 125 years this weekend on Friday, 13 and Saturday, 14 November at the Bangalow Showgrounds.
Here, here to Mike Balson’s letter in The Echo of 2 October. I agree wholeheartedly with what Mike Balson has illuminated in that letter titled ‘Ain’t easy being green’. It is so frustrating to watch the Greens do exactly what...
It is more than disappointing that the proposed development at 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby, has been approved by the Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP), particularly given the considerable community opposition. While I recognise the urgent need for affordable housing in...
The developer’s ad for 9-15 Clifford St, Suffolk Park (4 November) has a lot of misleading and incorrect information. Here are just some examples. The ad says ‘Shops’, but the documents state there will be a 60-seat restaurant plus a...
After a stint as an English curriculum advisor, Mr Clarke is back as head of the English department at Mullumbimby High School, and debating is back with the junior debate team going to state finals in early December.
To the pothole angel responsible for outlining the potholes in the first couple of kilometres of Left Bank Road – a huge ‘thank you’! Sunny Jatara, Mullumbimby
Dailan Pugh seems to be absolutely correct about the functioning of the Belongil wetland system and outlet to the sea in former times. Unfortunately, the retention basin has been filled in for the West Byron development. Had Byron Council not...
So Lismore heritage treasures have been restored at a cost of over $100 million. Just in time for the next flood, and the next one, ad infinitum. Better yet, move Lismore up the hill. Simon Chance, Richmond Hill
Men’s violence towards women in the surf, on the street, at home, or anywhere, is undeniably unacceptable. In Australia, women continue to die at an alarming rate from domestic violence. This year already, 58 women have been murdered. It’s more than...
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We need bees. Simple tiny little bees. When it comes to pollinators, keeping our planet’s food supply flourishing, turns out bees are the best tech available. In fact, the bee’s knees. When it comes to pollinating our food crops, AI can’t save us. We need Bee-I. Small-winged tech. And it creates honey. Insanely sweet, antibiotic, preserving, immune- boosting honey. That’s crazy bee magic. Only nature could create something so insanely perfect and beautiful. Bees had drones way before we did.
The Byron Bay Masterplan Advisory Group and People of Byron both came out strongly in support of Byron Shire being excluded from the Housing Delivery Authority and State Significant Development state government fast track development pathways.
If you don’t know who Jimmy Willing is, he’s a long-time local artist and musician who recently lost his home and studio in North Lismore. Following his eviction from Joy Love Studio, the house was demolished by the NSW Reconstruction Authority. Jimmy is now camping ‘in the prickles’.
Mataio (Matt) and Sarah Brown MNZM are internationally recognised New Zealand-based advocates, authors, and communicators committed to eradicating family violence by inspiring a new generation of cycle breakers.
Brunswick Head Women’s Bowls Club held their annual Club Singles Championship final between Jenny Andrew and Kate Baker. It was a most entertaining game. They were six all by the eighth end, then Jen pulled ahead leaving Kate stuck...
Two young members of Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club have delivered outstanding performances at the Paddle NSW State Sprint Championships, held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith over the weekend. Fifteen-year-old Jack Keough and 16-year-old Kaydan Muller...
With only six weeks to go before Christmas, everyone is short on time, leaving things to the last minute (until it’s too late), and overextending themselves. Well, it’s time to let Brunswick Picture House make life easier for you… from throwing the coolest, cheekiest Christmas party for your team, to getting great Golden Ticket vouchers or awesome new merch as gifts, it’s all there!
Spaghetti Circus teens put circus to the test in Wait, What? The teenage performers of Spaghetti Circus will flip, juggle, spin, jump and balance their way through a playful circus experiment this month, when Wait, What? comes to the Spaghetti Circus Back Shed at Mullumbimby Showground for two performances on Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 November.
Set within the lush coastal surrounds of Elements of Byron, Azure Bar and Grill has unveiled its new seasonal menu, celebrating exceptional Australian produce, the art of grilling, and the distinctive flavours of the Northern Rivers.
Looking for a quick, tasty and wholesome meal that doesn’t involve spending hours in the kitchen? A delicious Middle Eastern-inspired falafel plate could be just the ticket.
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