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Follow the school buses
In Byron Shire and beyond, we have a regular, convenient and reliable public transport system moving thousands of commuters...
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Woman charged following house fire – Murwillumbah
A woman will face court today charged following a house fire in Murwillumbah.
Cinema: Seriously Red
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0RCj3-Pz50
If you’re a fan of Dolly Parton, then this just might be your happy place for the summer. Seriously...
Greens for energy
V. Cosford
Remember how huge wheatgrass juice was – ten to fifteen years ago? Walk past a local cafe and...
Giving the 7th a Nudge
Turning seven feels like heaven! Cunning Stunts celebrate the seventh birthday of the beloved Nudge Nudge Wink Wink FUNdraiser...
Avoiding parking fees
I have just discovered the solution to avoid parking fees in Byron Bay.
Simply buy a motorcycle and park on...
Pod homes for Lismore ready for residents
The Southern Cross University temporary housing site is now officially operational and serving as a home for flood affected Lismore locals.
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COVID-19 update: April 9 – 11
The Northern NSW Local Health District report that for the weekend up until 4pm yesterday, 10 April, there were 1,246 new cases of COVID-19 including 272 positive PCR tests and 663 positive rapid antigen tests.
Weekend Roundup May 22
There is a huge line-up of awesome acts hitting the area this weekend and one of the great gigs will b e Bullhorn at the Brewery on Saturday.
Weekend Roundup May 8
We love and adore Dustin Thomas, because he's, well, lovable and adorable! Dustin is just oe of the great acts lined up for this weekend in the north…
Weekend Roundup May 1
The northern rivers is known for birthing talent that spreads onto the national and world stage and Byron Bay hardcore/metal band In Hearts Wake are on that track. They are just the tip of the iceberg for this weekend's fun.
Weekend Roundup April 24
Kathryn Jones is kicking some sass up on Saturday with a potpourri of musical stiles including rockabilly, jump blues, western swing, slack key, coastal country and folk in another weekend of great entertainment.
Weekend Roundup April 17
Howie Howie Howie collects songs like some people collect antiques, the weirder the better - this three-man line-up will tickle your fancy and are just one of the great local line-ups for this weekend.
Weekend Roundup April 10
There's is nothing like a bit of circus to get the excitement ball rolling and this weekend roundup features a great showcase for all the family.
Weekend Roundup April 3
J Boog is a man of many influences. The singer of Samoan descent was born in Long Beach and raised in Compton, California. J Boog is just one of many awesome gigs this weekend.
Weekend entertainment roundup March 28-30
Explore Cyndi Boste’s personal journey during the past seven years In The House as just one of this weekend's awesome gigs
Weekend entertainment roundup March 20
The Transparentsea Voyage takes the viewer on a sensory journey of the making of 23 songs in 23 days – this is just the tip of the iceberg of this weekend's awesome gig line-up.
Byron Echo
NSW Forestry challenged over failed forestry practices in precedent-setting case
Aslan Shand - 1
What makes bushfires worse, causes native species collapse and creates forest dieback?
Science Goes Viral
Urine sample test: new way to detect and screen for early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, an early diagnosis – one made well before signs of irreversible dementia are apparent – is key to providing effective intervention and treatment.
Byron Echo
Gulihl Art exhibition – bringing First Nations artists and their connection to Country to you
Byron’s ‘pop-up’ Firefly Art Gallery is presenting the work of local First Nations artists in the upcoming Gulihl Art exhibition in Marvell Hall.
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A gentle day for refugee and asylum seeker families
Promoting community awareness, assistance and support, for asylum seekers and refugees, the Pottsville Refugee Support Group recently hosted refugee and asylum seeker families from Logan at a fun day at the beach.
