After seven years without leaving the Byron bubble I recently had the good fortune to travel to Japan, joining thousands of other tourists from all over the world, including many Australians.
Andy Beswick plans to swim 1,360 laps of the pool at the Lennox Aquatic Centre with a recovering broken leg, to raise money for kids in the Ballina region.
This month Nudge Nudge Wink Wink delivers double DJ headliners for international heat – get ready for a December to remember at the Nudge. With a special early start of 3.30pm on Saturday, the iconic event returns to The Shed at The Billinudgel Hotel with an unmissable line-up of music, community spirit, and joyful vibes. This month’s event continues to raise funds for Women Up North, a vital local charity supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence.
Bluesfest is loved for its ability to bring music of all genres together. This year Nash Chambers presents the Australian Americana Music Honours Music Awards with John Butler, Kasey Chmbers, Ash Grunwald, Hussy Hicks, The Waifs, The War and Treaty, Henry Wagons and Troy Cassar-Daley. Troy spoke with The Echo about just how much he loves being part of the Bluesfest program.
Bluesfest | 9–13 April
Brother of the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan is an American blues-rock guitarist and singer, coming to Bluesfest this year....
A young man wanted for several domestic violence and police pursuits offences caused two crashes and stole a moped from its driver waiting at traffic lights, police say.
