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Cinema: The Creator
The Creator – against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the secret weapon, a robot in the form of a young child.
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Restrictions lifted on Council investments in fossil fuels
Byron Shire Council has been freed from a set of state government-imposed rules that had effectively forced it to invest with financial institutions linked to fossil fuels.
Tribute to Peter Pedals, founder of Rainbow Power Company
It is with great sadness that the Rainbow Power family shares the news of the passing of our founder,...
Local dancing stars shine
Cancer Council NSW are very excited about presenting the upcoming Stars of Northern Rivers – Dance for Cancer, a celebrated community dance gala event where you will see Northern Rivers locals dance in front of a massive audience.
Organic awareness month at Mullum Farmers Market
As the month of organic awareness has come to a close, it is a lovely opportunity to celebrate and...
Lucky, Lucky, Friday the 13th encore!
Experience the enchantment once again – The Magic of the Mundane returns to the Byron Theatre for an encore performance that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. Written by the brilliant Mikey Bryant of Mt Warning and brought to life by the captivating Elodie Crowe, with the mesmerising accompaniment of Tara Lee Byrne on the cello, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
What is the future for Lismore Regional Gallery and Museum? Have your say
The Lismore Regional Gallery and the Lismore Museum (Richmond River Historical Society) want to hear from you. If you...
Stories about "Bayshore Drive":
The Eiffel Tower, Blue Poles and Byron’s other Lighthouse
Oliver Dunn
It’s saddening to once again watch Byron Bay show its dark side in rejecting the Bayshore Drive roundabout sculpture.
Our town appears to be...
Art panel: lighthouse sculpture artist should be given chance to finish the job
Byron Council’s public art panel has recommended that the artist behind the much-discussed lighthouse sculpture on the Bayshore Drive roundabout be allowed to ‘finish the job’, at an estimated cost of up to $45,000.
Artwork for Bayshore Drive roundabout to mirror lighthouse
The enduring sight of Cape Byron Lighthouse will be replicated in a bespoke artwork on the new roundabout taking shape on Ewingsdale Rd, highlighting the main entrance to Byron Bay.
Bayshore Dve roundabout won’t be finished till Xmas
Work has begun on replacing one of the most notorious intersections in Byron Bay with a roundabout – but Byron Shire Council has admitted it won’t be finished until the summer school holidays at the earliest.
Byron Echo
Lucky, Lucky, Friday the 13th encore!
Experience the enchantment once again – The Magic of the Mundane returns to the Byron Theatre for an encore performance that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. Written by the brilliant Mikey Bryant of Mt Warning and brought to life by the captivating Elodie Crowe, with the mesmerising accompaniment of Tara Lee Byrne on the cello, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Byron Echo
Bluesfest 2024 – here we go!
Festival Director, Peter Noble OAM, says it’s Bluesfest Byron Bay’s 35th birthday next Easter, and as usual they’ll be rolling out multiple artist announcements over the coming months – here’s a couple of names you might know…
Entertainment News
The Almighty Sometimes
The Drill Hall was built in 1916 as home to the Mullumbimby Platoon of the 41st Battalion. It was later converted into a theatre in the 1970s. Over the years the interior was modified with the addition of a stage and raked seating installed in 2016. Thanks to a grant from Regional Development Australia and support from North Coast Events, AAE Industries and JC Coastal Construction, it has now been converted into a modern Black Box Theatre.
Sport
Athlete clears hurdle to high perfomance centre
Blade Thompson from the Tweed Little Athletics Centre has been selected to be part of the National High-Performance Camp held in the Gold Coast...
