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Cinema: Battle of the sea folk
Yes, it’s school holidays so there are lots of films with ‘G’ in the rating, and Ruby Gillman – Teenage Kraken is definitely on the list. Sometimes the hero you are meant to be lies just beneath the surface.
Other News
Byron basketballers score clean sweep
The Beez basketballers were swarming at the Cavanbah Centre ‘hive’ scoring three out of three wins across the men’s...
Pre-Incan mummies found in Peru by gas workers
The mummified bodies of eight individuals have been found by city workers who were digging a natural gas line in the Carabayllo district on the outskirts of Lima, capital of Peru.
Running the NY Marathon for type-1 diabetes research
Southern Cross University student Georgie Collis has type-1 diabetes but this won't stop her running in the New York Marathon in November to raise funds for research.
They’re he-ere: SLSC surf patrols are on!
Surf Life Saving NSW says that more than 20,000 active volunteer lifesavers began patrols on beaches across the state on Saturday.
Cycling race in Lismore this weekend to raise money for Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Whether it is getting on the track or watching the cyclists there are plenty of ways to get on board with the Lismore 2023 – Byron Bay Cycle Club Road Race this Sunday 24, September in Lismore’s CBD.
Varroa mite here to stay as NSW pivots from eradication to management of costly invasive species
The Varroa Mite ‘(Varroa destructor and Varroa jacobsoni) is a parasite of adult honey bees and honey bee brood....
Stories about "band bios":
John Butler Trio plays Bluesfest: The Thrill Ain’t Gone
When musician John Butler started out he thought that he could ‘carry a guitar and amp and a swag and that I would be...
Live Music Roundup – April 14
Killer Cats
Byron Bay’s Queer Night is back this Friday at the Byron Brewery featuring live music, local DJs suave Kings, fabulous Queens, cabaret and...
Live Music Roundup – January 25, 2017
Ukes for Breakfast in the Park this Australia Day
The Northern Rivers Uke Orchestra (NRUO) will be leading songs in the Housie Tent at Brunswick...
Live Music Roundup – 24 November 2016
Pulling Strings
One of Australia’s unique musical talents, Miriam Lieberman, presents her new album Full Circle complete with fused lilting harmonies of the 21-stringed...
Live Music Roundup – Thursday 27 October, 2016
Rize up at Island Vibe
Ask Nattali Rize where she comes from: she’ll tell you ‘All Directions’. In line with her philosophy, she claims not...
Live Music Roundup – October 1, 2016
A full Hoad
Jay Hoad has spent the last seven years touring the globe, following the sun and his inspiration for music throughout the Caribbean,...
Live Music Roundup – August 18, 2016
Bella Music
Experience the beautiful music of local community choir, Lighthouse Voices, led by Parissa Bouas from The Hottentots at the Ewingsdale Hall on Saturday...
Bringing old-time to Bangalow with BBQ & BlueGrass
Watch as a violinist from the Bangalow Classical Music Festival participates in 'fiddle-off' with a fiddler from the Bangalow BBQ and Bluegrass Festival.
Time to...
Live Music Roundup – 10 August 2016
A Very Glassy Night
Two dance floors, tipi, bonfire, visual sensory wonderland and delicious food. Welcome to the 8th edition of Lightbody, an all-ages community...
Live Music Roundup: Thursday 28 July 2016
Welcoming our latest Immigrants at the Rails
Willie McElroy & The Immigrants are an exciting new band formed in the Byron Shire. Their music traverses...
Entertainment News
Paco Lara Duende flamenco
Bringing the soul and spirit of Spanish flamenco, the acclaimed Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco Lara will inspire and capture the imagination of Australian audiences with the release and launch of his new album Duende, a self-produced album of original compositions.
Byron Echo
Circus, Comedy, WTF?
It’s that time again at the Brunswick Picture House – The Cheeky Cabaret’s new season has just opened and this one is more hilarious, and sexier, than ever!
Byron Echo
Bush ball – but fancy schmancy
The beautiful A&I Hall is the setting for the inaugural Bangalow Boujee Bush Ball on October 14 – celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Bangalow Community Children’s Centre. This will be a party to remember.
Byron Echo
Bicycle racing at Lismore attracts over 100 riders
Byron Bay Cycling Club’s (BBCC) inaugural closed road race through and around Lismore has been deemed a ‘success’ attracting 108 competitors and raising over...
