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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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Arlian’s Film on Plastic Takes Him to Asia Summit
Byron Bay Public School student Arlian Ecker, aka Plastic Free Boy, will take to the stage again, and this time he will be talking to... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
30 Years Young for Bluesfest
The odd shower and a few puddles didn’t dampen the spirits for the Bluesfest revellers celebrating 30 years this Easter weekend. Th full moon shone over... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Harvest Autumn Fair to Showcase Northern Rivers’ Finest
The inaugural Harvest Autumn Fair promises to be a spectacular stage for showcasing the Northern Rivers amazing chefs, farmers and food and beverage producers! Running from 10am-4pm on... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Splendour 2019 Line Up Announced
The 19th annual Splendour in the Grass returns to its forever home at North Byron Parklands from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 July, serving up... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Byron Writers Festival Releases Early Tickets
Due to overwhelming demand for Early Bird tickets in 2018, this year Byron Writers Festival are offering a NEW EXTRA Early Bird release of 3-Day... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Don’t let West Byron slip through
If you thought the West Byron battle was over, think again. The community is once again being called to action over the second development application... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Lismore Gathering Supporting Muslims in wake of Christchurch Terror Attacks
It is confronting to know that the perpetrator of the attacks in Christchurch was from our region. That the place we call home, that we... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Millions of Mozzies Hatch Out to Menace
Unseasonably warm weather, rain, and high tides have created the perfect storm for dormant mosquito eggs to hatch all at once and swarm. University of Sydney... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Greens MP Returned with Increased Majority
Greens MP Tamara Smith (Ballina electorate) will return to NSW parliament after a convincing win last Saturday night. She beat strong contender Ben Franklin (Nationals)... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Composting System Launched by Local Inventor
After eight years of local product development and testing, a crowdfunding campaign for a unique composting system kicks off on Thursday, March 21 in the... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events