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The Chinny Charge run on a perfect day
Jack Gill was the first past the post at Saturday's run up Mt Chincogan for this year's Chinny Charge.
Rough sleepers gear up for Chinny Charge
Off The Street On Our Feet (OTSOOF) is preparing for the Chinny Charge this Saturday – they were at it again last Sunday in Coffs Harbour.
Book now for Chinny Charge
Organisers of the Chinny Charge were working on the route up Mt Chincogan last weekend, in preparation for this year’s run and walk.
How did the Chinny Charge begin? Book your spot for the race and walk
It all began with an Ugly Man competition! That’s right, in 1950, the Ugly Man Competition raised $1,221 towards the building of ‘proper learn-to-swim facilities’ in Mullumbimby.
Chinny Charge is on for 2023
The 2023 Chinny Charge, a fun run up Mount Chincogan just north of Mullumbimby, is open for registration for both runners and walkers.
Hundreds charged up for the Chinny challenge
Those who took the time to travel to the top of Mount Chincogan on the weekend were treated to a sunny afternoon and wonderful scenery during the Chinny Charge.
Get ready for the run and walk up Mount Chincogan
Spaces are filling quickly for the Chinny Charge that will be running for the first time since the COVID pandemic started.
Chinny Charge returns for Sept
After an uphill battle against COVID the Chinny Charge is going to run again on Saturday, September 17 at 2pm.
Chinny Charge is back – as a walk on April 9
The Chinny Charge, the yearly run up Mullumbimby’s local mountain, Mt Chincogan, was put off for two years as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world.
Chinny Charge back for 2021!
Your chance to run or walk up Mt Chincogan is on again for Saturday September 18.
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Foodie road-trip paradise: Harvest Food Trail
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Buzz Byron Bay, brewing unforgettable moments with a tuk-tuk twist
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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.
