Pets and their people are set to take centre stage later this month, with the much-loved Furry Friends Festival returning to the Bangalow Showgrounds on Saturday 30 May.
Byron Shire
Posted inBrunswick Heads, Environment, Indigenous, What's on
Film screening to spark dingo debate in the Northern Rivers
A community conversation around one of Australia’s most misunderstood animals is set to take centre stage in the Northern Rivers this month, with Defend the Wild hosting a special screening event at the Brunswick Picture House on May 17.
Posted inByron Bay, Tweed Heads
Investigation continues after fatal Chinderah crash
Two young men have died after a car left the road and hit a tree on the NSW far north coast, following an earlier collision with two other vehicles near Chinderah.
Posted inArts, Byron Bay
From market stalls to gallery walls: Mirabela Varga’s Coherence now showing at Byron Spaces Gallery
Local artist Mirabela Varga presents Coherence at Byron Spaces Gallery, exploring calm and emotional connection through textured works.
Posted inByron Bay, Crime, Nambucca Heads, Youth
North Coast, Mid North Coast projects share in $5m youth crime prevention funding
North Coast and Mid North Coast communities will share in nearly $5 million for locally led youth crime prevention programs.
Posted inByron Shire, Lifestyle, Local festivals and shows
Geetanjali Shree and Trent Dalton lead the 30th Byron Writers Festival
Byron Writers Festival is set to return to Byron Bay from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August 2026, with today marking the unveiling of the first group of authors confirmed for the program, alongside a limited release of three-day passes.
Posted inByron Bay, Entertainment
Great Southern Nights expands to record program with strong regional focus
Great Southern Nights will return bigger than ever, with 320 artists performing across NSW, including northern hubs like Byron Bay and Boggabilla.
Posted inByron Bay, Roads and Infrastructure
Major upgrade completed on key Northern Rivers road
A $10.7 million upgrade to Wilsons Creek Road has been completed, improving access and resilience for Northern Rivers communities.
Posted inCrime, Ewingsdale, North Coast Surrounds
Firearms, drugs and weapons seized in police operation
Firearms, suspected drug lab materials and 100 weapons seized as police ramp up enforcement across the Northern Rivers and NSW.
Posted inByron Bay, Markets
Byron markets step up for stallholders over Easter weekend
Byron Markets are stepping up this Easter, giving Bluesfest stallholders a new home and urging visitors to support local businesses.