Rainforest Rescue is calling on Byron Shire residents to get growing on National Tree Day by helping to plant another 500 native rainforest plants. The local National Tree Day event is taking place on Sunday 2 August and the planting site is the Crystal Castle at 81 Monet Drive, Montecollum, near Mullumbimby. Activities start from [...]
An international exposition showcasing the phenomenon of urban art in a global context, featuring works from 60+ leading street, pop and fine artists from Japan, UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, France, NZ and around Australia. Opening night party 6–9pm on Friday July 24, with beats by DJ Slinky and a live aerosol demo with Sydney artist, [...]
Once you’re at the festival – knowing who’s playing where and when is important. Now you can download and print your schedule; www.splendourinthegrass.com/page.php?name=playingtimesandmap Do it now as it will help you not only catch the acts you want to see – but will help you meet your friends throughout the day. PS. There is also [...]
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Just 10 days to go – I just got this info; 1. Sold Out – no tickets will be available at the gate. The Spledour organisers ask that only valid ticket holders make their way to Belongil Fields durring the festival weekend. 2. The Splendour organisers work closely with the authorities and would like to [...]
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Cape Byron Lighthouse is offering guided tours durring the July school holidays. You’ll climb all 3 levels inside the lighthouse, and get a close look at the Fresnel lens (apparently a big deal when it was installed in 1901). The lighthouse tours are available Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, they take 40 minutes and costs $8 [...]
Michael Murray, a licensed Real Estate Buyers Agent, has been sending out great real estate newsletters with a Byron focus for ages. I always read them and find them to be informative without all the hype you often get from the real estate industry. I thought I’d share his timely article on ‘bargain’ real estate… [...]
Byron Bay SLSC has taken out the Newcastle Permanent Surf Life Saving Far North Coast Club of the Year at the branche’s Awards of Excellence. The club was awarded the prize based on their initiatives and dedication within all areas of Surf Lifesaving. [source: www.farnorthcoaster.com.au ] Main Beach is patrolled by the Byron Bay Surf [...]
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Having been born in USA, it has been somewhat upsetting to me (and other Americans) that Byron Bay usually holds a hate rally against America each 4th of July – even the Mayor Jan Barham has been involved. It’s good to see they’ve moved their rally to a different town. America’s independence resulted in, among [...]
Just a little over 3 weeks away, the sold out Splendour in the Grass festival in Byron Bay : 25 & 26 July. The final act, Low Budget, won their Splendour spot on Triple J’s Unearthed. Low Budget have a reputation as one of the most energetic and engaging acts on Melbourne’s live Hip Hop [...]
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