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Byron Writers Festival Full Program Announced
Byron Writers Festival 2019 (2-4 August) has revealed a powerful and inspiring program featuring more than 140 Australian and international speakers spanning fiction, memoir, crime,... Read Story
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Order of Australia for Big Scrub Founder
Across the country today, the Queen is honouring Australians during the celebration of her birthday.
Locally, Big Scrub Landcare President Dr. Tony Parkes has been appointed... Read Story
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Byron Bay gets Noted in Europe – for Overtourism
Byron Bay has featured in a European Union (EU) study on overtourism. It was one of 12 non-EU, and the only Australian destination, included in... Read Story
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World's Largest Macadamia Processor Switches to Solar
The world’s largest macadamia processor has turned to solar power in a bid to lower energy costs, lift profitability, and reduce its environmental footprint.
The Macadamia... Read Story
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Australia Day Recognition to Byron's Local Heroes
The founder of a program offering a transitional program for women at risk has been named Byron Shire’s 2019 Citizen of the Year. SHIFT Project founder... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Economic Turbulence Brings Dip in Local Business Confidence
Business confidence in the Northern Rivers has dropped significantly over the past 12 months, a survey by the NSW Business Chamber shows. The chamber’s quarterly economic... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Large Scale Magee Mural for Lismore Quadrangle
Renowned street artist Fintan Magee commenced painting a large-scale mural on the Lismore Library in the Lismore Quadrangle on Friday, 25 January. Fintan was commissioned by... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
‘Flickerfest - Kapowerful Short Films!’
Flickerfest returns to the Northern Rivers from the 25th-27th January, for it’s 21st year screening a smorgasbord of the best short films from the Byron... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Bush food industry booms, but only 1 per cent is produced by Indigenous people
Australia’s bush food industry is growing, with produce such as finger limes, lemon myrtle and wattle seed in demand. But Indigenous representation in the supply chain... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Lismore park may be closed due to flying fox threat
The forecast hot weather has sparked concerns at WIRES Northern Rivers about the health of the flying fox colony in Lismore’s Rotary Park. Lismore City Council... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Bluesfest 30th Birthday Artist List Grows
Aussie icon Tash Sultana will return to Bluesfest to help celebrate its 30th Anniversary over Easter. Other ‘must-see’ acts on the festival’s latest artist announcement, released... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
‘Affordable’ housing proposal shuts out elderly, disabled, residents’ group says
The plan to build eight ‘affordable housing’ units on Argyle Street, Mullumbimby would ignore the needs of elderly and disabled locals and create traffic issues,... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Byron Bay's 'phallic' sculpture faces uncertain future
A councillor who approved a controversial public sculpture erected last month in Byron Bay says it is a “disaster” and should be removed. Byron Shire Councillor... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Casino water restrictions to start on Wednesday
A hot, dry summer is about to get a little drier for residents of Casino and the surrounding area. Due to the low rainfall in the... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events