The Kingscliff Men’s Shed became a hammer of contention last night as Tweed councillors split, three-three, over the mayor’s motion that Council include a men's shed as a permitted use on land at Elrond Drive in Kingscliff, the site of the Elrond Drive pod village.

2024 has been a significant year for the Byron Bay Men’s Shed. The organisation has grown from its early days of enthusiastic planning into a more substantial and structured community group, dedicated to fostering connection and purpose among local men.

Byron Bay Men’s Shed had a meeting on Saturday at Red Devils Park, with 14 potential members attending.

With the growth in Men’s Sheds in the region, local co-ordinator Tony Heeson says a location has been secured in Byron Bay, and all that is needed is members.

Many Australians from all states and territories and all walks of life have been affected by the summer bushfires. Understandably, there are priorities as to where financial support goes.

Koala advocates say they are seriously concerned about the survival of Tweed’s endangered koala population after volunteers found five koalas diseased and/or dead over a three-day period last month.

Construction will begin shortly of a new, purpose-built Men’s Shed at Ballina after the NSW government announced today it would put $150,000 in funding towards the facility.

There's a new shed on the block – it is time to shed your preconceptions and get hands on with shedding – a space for everyone to learn new skills and tinker to your hearts content.

The Mullumbimby Women’s Shed will be opening its doors for the first time between 12 and 6pm this Thursday March 8.

Mullumbimby Men’s first shed is up and there are celebrations taking place this Friday (Australia Day) from 9am till 11am.