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Colourful end to Variety Bash

More than 100 cars provided a colourful – and noisy – finish to the 3557km NSW Variety Bash at Byron Bay on Monday afternoon.

Pedestrian safety on agenda

Byron Council is backing plans to improve pedestrian safety in Jonson Street, Byron Bay.

Praise for surfer

Witnesses have praised the efforts of Coorabell surfer Luke Wrencher, who went to the aid of three young bodyboarders swept around Cape Byron.

Jai grief still raw

More than 100 students, parents and friends gathered last Friday to support one another as they observed a minute’s silence in memory of Jai Morcom.

Dinner will help orphanage

A trip to Uganda two years ago to help a friend at an orphanage just outside the capital of Kampala opened Joanne Heath’s eyes.

CBD alleyway to be transformed

A community project spearheaded by Byron United will soon see a dilapidated and ugly alleyway in Byron Bay’s CBD transformed into a work of art.

Art expo launched

The bar was busy, the atmosphere festive and everyone had an opinion on their favourite pieces of art.

A joint vision for Schoolies

Schoolies arriving in Byron Bay in November and December for their end-of-year celebrations can be assured of a safe and secure environment.

The buzz on bees

Work. Work. Work. That’s all they ever do. And thank God! Pollination, after all, does make our planet’s best edibles.

Going yellow for Daffodil Day

With bright yellow streamers, balloons and dress-ups, the kids at Mullumbimby Community Preschool celebrated Daffodil Day (August 27) this week.

Coast guidelines ‘fit well’

New State Government coastal planning guidelines, including relocating homes at risk, ‘fit well’ alongside Byron Council’s existing coastal planning.

Call for library fundraisers

A move by Byron Council to call for professional fundraisers to help raise $1 million to go towards the construction of the Byron Bay Library has been welcomed.

Green light for aged care home

Despite concerns, the multi-million redevelopment of the RSL Lifecare-owned Bayside @ Byron aged care home at Suffolk Park has been given the go-ahead.

Saddle up for Byron Bay Cup

Ballina Racecourse will be the venue on Sunday for the running of the $20,000 Byron Bay Cup, marking the 122nd anniversary of the first running of the cup.

‘Music Bro’ to pull some strings

You’ve heard of stockbrokers and mortgage brokers. Meet Brunswick Heads-based couple Sam Fell and Claire McGarry.