Bellingen bellowed with creativity and inspiration last week as more than 1200 ‘campers’ immersed themselves in the arts at the 40th annual Camp Creative.
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Sawtell pool’s future sparks community concern as council floats long-term aquatic strategy
The future of Sawtell Pool has come under scrutiny as locals push back against a draft council strategy that could see the much-loved facility transformed into a water-play park.
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Australia Day Festival Celebrations on the North Coast
From lakeside concerts and historic sailing regattas to grassroots community breakfasts and citizenship ceremonies, the North Coast of New South Wales will come alive this Australia Day long weekend with a diverse program of celebrations stretching across the region.
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Track upgrade powers ahead for Clarence Valley BMX riders
Clarence Valley’s BMX community is gearing up for a faster, safer future thanks to $19,250 to resurface the track at the Clarence Valley BMX Club.
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First-class pump track opens in Ballina
Ballina Shire Council has officially opened the new Ballina Pump Track at Kingsford Smith Reserve in the heart of Ballina.
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BAY VIBES set to bring the heat to Byron this summer
BAY FM is turning up the volume this summer with a special event at The Beach Hotel’s Shack venue, promising a vibrant mix of music, community, and fundraising.
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Blues fans to see red when Split Enz headline festival
The pioneering Kiwi band Split Enz will take centre stage as the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest is resurrected for Easter 2026.
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Sit at the Chef’s Table at the Deepwater Hotel
Since reopening last September, the Deepwater Pub has taken on the role of ‘mental health pub’ and introduced monthly Chef’s Table dinners
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Golden Guitar Awards back to normal but some surprises
Country music’s big night was a great success last night, returning to normal after two years of Covid-19 disruptions, with the youngest ever winner picking up a Golden Guitar and a surprise win for male artist of the year.
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Calls for reform to save festival industry
Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson and Tamworth Country Music Festival organiser Barry Harley have called for reforms needed to save the festival sector