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Whisky and cheese
The local launch of the new Viognier Cask whisky will be an exclusive whisky and cheese pairing event at the Cape Byron Distillery on Thursday, January, 4 2024 at 5pm. The Studd Siblings have been invited to pair their specially-selected cheeses with the Cape Byron Whisky range, and celebrate the recent release of their first book, The Best Things in Life are Cheese.
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Kirtan and Sacred Music
House of Bliss is proud to present its 10th Kirtan and Sacred Music Festival this Saturday at Mullumbimby Civic Hall.
Move Beyond Coal turning up heat on government
Move Beyond Coal says it will be staging protests at Labor MP offices around the country over the next week to 'turn up the heat' on the government to stop approving climate-wrecking coal and gas projects.
Council looks to repair Mullum’s old Scout Hall
The Byron Shire Council is looking to retain a community asset, Mullumbimby's old Scout Hall, after being flood-damaged and in need of repairs.
Labor’s hypocrisy on climate undimmed
Last week the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, delivered the Albanese Government's second annual Climate Change Statement, claiming major progress in emissions reduction while the numbers continue to scream that the opposite is true.
Wyana wins a double championship with Byron Bay Boardriders
The Byron Bay Boardriders wrapped up the 2023 season with round seven at Broken Head beach last month.
Caught in the Venus Flytrap
Venus Fly Trap is a three-piece band from Byron Bay with Tim Degen (vocals/guitar), Matt DeWit (bass) and Andrew Wilkinson (drums), who play a mix of psychedelic surf rock, rock, and blues.
Stories about "Afghanistan":
David McBride: Declassified – the right way to serve your country?
How does one prepare for the possibility of going to jail for telling the truth?
Persecuted whistleblower to speak Aug 19
Afghan war crimes whistleblower, David McBride, will speak in Byron Bay on Saturday, August 19, at Marvell Hall from 6pm.
Peace and war in Afghanistan
Later this month author Mark Isaacs and filmmaker Benjamin Gilmour will discuss their personal experiences of peace-building and conflict in Afghanistan, reflecting upon the situation in the country since the collapse of the Western occupation and the Taliban's return to power.
Thinking of the children in Afghanistan, acting locally in Ballina
BR4R has been supporting a family in hiding in Afghanistan financially and emotionally for the past ten months, trying to arrange their migration to Australia under the government’s Special Humanitarian Visa scheme.
Artists and musicians struggle in Taliban controlled Afghanistan
Benjamin Gilmour made a film to highlight the detrimental impact of the war in Afghanistan. But in the process he may have put the stars of his film at risk of persecution or death.
Putting our money where our mouth is for an Afghan family
The horror the people of Afghanistan are living through makes us ask ourselves what can we possibly do to help? The Ballina Region for Refugees offering the opportunity for anyone to support an Afghan family.
Will petty politics really bring us down?
Twenty years after the fall of the Taliban in Afghanistan, and ten years after the massive earthquake that killed approximately 200,000 Haitians, the situation in both countries is dire.
Afghan war atonement film, Friday
A special screening of Jirga will be held Friday July 19 from 7pm at Palace Cinemas, and will be followed by Q&A with director Benjamin Gilmour.
US bombing of Afghan hospital a war crime: MSF
Afghan forces who said they were under Taliban fire asked for the US air strike that killed 22 people at a hospital in Kunduz, the US commander in Afghanistan claims, but a reputable charity has called it a war crime.
The Good Life
Artisanal cheeses from Nimbin Valley
Paul Wilson is telling me about their new chilli garlic halloumi and how it’s ‘fantastic over summer served with a green paw-paw salad,’ and my imagination is fired. It’s a rare thing for this hinterland business – around for some 17 years now, Paul and Kerry at the helm – to introduce a new cheese as ‘we try to stay focused on traditionally hand-made cheeses.’ And their stable of 12 – best sellers the Nashua washed rind and Tintenbar triple cream – include both cow and goat milk cheeses.
The Good Life
Five Byron NYE dining options
New Year’s Eve in Byron Bay is a time for both celebration and indulgence, and what better way to indulge than with a long lavish dinner at one of town’s best restaurants?
Whatever your taste, be it champagne or cocktails, Byron Bay has something to offer for everyone on New Year’s Eve, from beachfront luxury to exotic flavours and unique culinary concepts, a romantic dinner for two or a lively celebration with friends, you’re sure to find the perfect dining venue to welcome the new year in style.
Byron Echo
Bangalow walking footballers collect win over Ballina in their first tournament
The newly formed Bangalow ‘Bluedogs’ Walking Football Group recently played its first competitive games in the invitational walking football tournament held on astroturf at the Ballina Hockey Club.
Byron Echo
Wyana wins a double championship with Byron Bay Boardriders
The Byron Bay Boardriders wrapped up the 2023 season with round seven at Broken Head beach last month.
