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Sweet and sour doughnuts
Victoria Cosford
‘It’s probably a good thing I don’t have a sweet tooth,’ says Megan.
I’ve called in at the pop-up...
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Tweed Council wants your ideas on future sports facilities
Tweed Council is looking for feedback from residents about future plans for sport and recreation in the area.
Man dies in hospital following an E-bike crash – Byron Bay
A man has died in hospital following an E bike crash in Byron Bay earlier this month.
Grand opening in Casino on Saturday
Richmond Valley Council says the upgraded Casino Showground and Racecourse will be a major hub for events in regional NSW, with a focus on horse-related activities.
Buzz Byron Bay, brewing unforgettable moments with a tuk-tuk twist
In the charming coastal haven of Byron Bay, where laid-back vibes meet bespoke experiences, there’s a new buzz in...
Tweed Shire asking for input on sporting needs
Tweed Shire Council’s (TSC) draft Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2023-2033 is open for public comment.
The strategy will provide...
Blaming Queensland again
I was astounded to read Mandy Nolan’s article ‘Why The Nude Beach Is A Wicked Problem’, in which she...
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Byron All Shorts winners
Last week Flickerfest's Mullumbimby screenings wrapped with the announcement of the Byron All Shorts winners, following the screening of the thirteen shortlisted films.
Byron All Shorts finalists announced
Flickerfest and IQ Inc have announced the finalists in this year's Byron All Shorts competition, which screens as part of the 33rd Flickerfest International Short Film Festival in Mullumbimby, running from Thursday 29 February to Sunday 2 March.
Byron All Shorts final call for entries
Got a great Northern Rivers film you want to share? Byron All Shorts is returning in 2024, with entries for local film makers closing Wednesday 17 January.
Byron All Shorts entries now open
Byron All Shorts, presented by IQ Inc, celebrates the filmmaking talent of the Northern Rivers region and encourages audiences to experience the many amazing short films that...
Flickerfest becomes a fundraiser at Bangalow
Following the floods, and delayed by COVID, Flickerfest relocated from Mullumbimby to Bangalow on the weekend. This year the event was a fundraiser for the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre and Koori Mail flood recovery services.
Entries open for Byron All Shorts
It wouldn't be summer if you didn't sit in a cool, dark theatre and watch the Byron All Shorts program. Local filmmakers are invited to enter their short films to be screened in February as part of Flickerfest 2022 at Mullumbimby Civic Hall.
Extended deadline for Byron All Shorts
It's not too late to enter your short film masterpiece in Byron All Shorts 2021. The deadline has been extended to 15 January.
Flickerfest comes to the Northern Rivers
Mullum Flickerfest and Byron All Shorts will once again be bringing you some of the best international and Australian short films on offer.
Northern Rivers short film competition now open
Entries are now open for Byron All Shorts, a competition celebrating the art of story-telling through film on the Northern Rivers.
The world’s best short films come to Mullumbimby
Despite the heat, Mullum Flickerfest screened to near full houses over the weekend, with audiences experiencing the Best of Short films from around Australia and the world. One of the films, Animal Behavior, is short-listed for the Oscars.
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Foodie road-trip paradise: Harvest Food Trail
Calling all food and farm enthusiasts, the iconic Harvest Food Trail is happening soon, over four days from May 2-5. It’s your chance to...
Byron Echo
Buzz Byron Bay, brewing unforgettable moments with a tuk-tuk twist
In the charming coastal haven of Byron Bay, where laid-back vibes meet bespoke experiences, there’s a new buzz in town – literally. Enter Buzz...
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Cape Byron Distillery release world-first macadamia cask whisky
S Haslam
The parents of Cape Byron Distillery CEO Eddie Brook established the original macadamia farm that you can see from the distillery at St...
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Heart and Song Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra with soprano, Gaynor Morgan
Join us for an enchanting afternoon as Byron Music Society proudly presents ‘Heart and Song.’ Prepare to be immersed in a program meticulously crafted by the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra, showcasing a world premiere composition. Well-known soprano, Gaynor Morgan, will be premiering a setting of poems by Seamus Heaney and Robert Graves, skilfully arranged for soprano, harp, cello and string orchestra by prominent Northern Rivers musician Nicholas Routley.
