More than a decade has passed since the original Trilogy (2007), a classic surf film directed by one-time Suffolk Park resident and legendary surf filmmaker Taylor Steele was released. Since then, surfing has transitioned from a countercultural pastime to a mainstream sport. Trilogy: New Wave examines this evolution with a new lens, offering an unexpected perspective of surfing’s present.

SAE Creative Media Institute and BayFM are proud to announce the launch of ‘BaySounds’, a new song-writing competition aimed at showcasing the talents of emerging musicians in the Northern Rivers region. Open to musicians aged 16 and over, the competition invites musos to submit their original composition on the SAE website by Sunday, 16 June.

Each of us is the product of one: without them we would never have existed. If only for this fact, mothers should be celebrated – and this Mother’s Day, consider serving up a three-course feast for the mother in your life, most of the ingredients springing from a visit to the farmers’ market.

Two new major initiatives to support current and former higher education students have been announced by the federal Labor government.

San Francisco might have the Golden Gate Bridge but Murwillumbah is glowing gold to highlight the importance of road safety this week. 

Tomorrow night will see one lane closed on Tamarind Drive in Ballina while  Lennox Head will see the beginning of roundabout construction at Ballina Street and Allens Parade, Lennox Head start on Monday, May 13.