The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative was marked on December 3, with Byron Shire Council taking part in the global project that recognises the International Day of People with Disability.
Australia’s egg industry is scrambling to recover from a crisis that has left supermarket shelves bare and consumers struggling to find affordable cartons of eggs.
Oh Dear Lordess, if only there were some leadership around this place. Without any interest from councillors to make improvements, it looks set to just continue to deteriorate more and more.
As opening night approaches this Thursday, audiences are getting a glimpse of the creative energy fueling 10 Minutes of Fame at the Drill Hall Theatre in Mullumbimby.
The Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT) has claimed Gold in the Tourist Attractions category at the prestigious NSW Tourism Awards, while Potager – A Kitchen Garden claimed Gold, Tourism Restaurant and Catering Services.
It’s a bit of a Grease meets Home and Away inspired by life and culture in the Byron Shire – it’s Sunscreen the annual, all abilities drama performance in Brunswick Heads.
A proposal to amend the Local Environmental Plan for a site at 34 Racecourse Road was blocked by Ballina Council at their last meeting, preventing the redevelopment of the site for a proposed gym school and dance studio.
This weekend's Gym for All contest in Byron Bay included participants aged from five to 82. And the old, while not quite gold, did walk away with silver.
Last Friday saw over 1,000 people converge onto the streets of Ballina to demonstrate, advocate and educate their community about domestic and family violence.
Last week I went to my first Rising Tide blockade of Newcastle coal port. I marvelled at the courage of people of all ages who put aside personal comfort to join in direct action for our planet.
Monday night will see a range of Lennox Head, Ballina, and Northern Rivers leaders coming together to discuss the increase in crime in Lennox Head and across the Northern Rivers.
