$500K Boost set to Bring More Events to Byron Shire Streets
More music, creativity and community connection could soon spill onto local streets, with new infrastructure and simpler event approvals on the way.
Why More Swedes Want Their Funeral to Feel Like a Party
Forget the sombre farewell. A growing number of Swedes are imagining their final goodbye with music, flowers, laughter and even a little schnapps.
Why We’re Falling Back in Love with Analogue Hobbies
As screen time rises, more people are embracing slower, hands-on pastimes that offer calm, creativity and genuine connection.
Bruce Springsteen Leads All-Star Tribute to Shane MacGowan on New Tribute Album
Bruce Springsteen leads an all-star celebration of Shane MacGowan's songwriting with the first release from a landmark tribute album.
The Rise of Restorative Travel
More travellers are swapping packed itineraries for slower, more meaningful escapes, discovering that the greatest luxury isn't doing more, but taking the time to truly rest, reconnect and return home feeling restored.
Michael Ward on Walking through Grief, Purpose and Service after the Uniform
After losing his younger brother to suicide and facing his own mental health struggles, Michael is turning every step into a powerful call for veteran wellbeing, mental health and hope.
NORPA Opens the Floor for Bold New Works at Live Edge 2026
Expressions of interest are now open for a new multi-artform event inviting Northern Rivers artists to create bold, site-responsive work at The Joinery this November.
Nightcap Ridge Enters a New Chapter in the Byron Hinterland
A major redesign by Adam Powell is reimagining Nightcap Ridge as a design-led rainforest retreat, blending off-grid luxury, immersive nature and curated guest experiences in the Byron hinterland.
Festival of the Stone Raises Record $30,419 for Fletcher Street Cottage
A sold-out crowd of 2,000 music lovers helped Stone & Wood raise a record amount for Fletcher Street Cottage at this year’s Festival of the Stone, turning good beer, live music and community spirit into vital local support.
Byron Backs Bold New Byron Fest Vision
Big turnout and bold plans as Destination Byron launches Byron Fest.
Winter Warmer Cabaret Brings Comedy, Art and Community Together for Homelessness Relief
A powerful night of comedy, cabaret, art and community is coming to Kingscliff this July, with all proceeds supporting frontline homelessness services across the Northern Rivers.
Richard Flanagan, Antoinette Lattouf and Kerry O'Brien Lead Byron Writers Festival's 30th Anniversary Program
More than 150 writers, thinkers, poets and storytellers announced for three days of ideas, stories and conversation on Bundjalung Country.
Northern Rivers Hit Brings Disco, Drag and Pride to Sydney
A Midsummer Night's Queen is a bold new Australian musical that celebrates queer identity, community and belonging through camp glamour, heartfelt storytelling and electrifying musical numbers.
Sydney Soul Meets Byron Spirit as Pro Uno Returns
After years of floods, studio setbacks and creative perseverance, the retro soul outfit is back with a new album and a groove-filled single inspired by the golden era of soul music.
Flotsam Festival Inspires the Next Generation of Coastal Creatives
From sold-out screenings to world-class surf photography, Flotsam has once again transformed the southern Gold Coast into a vibrant celebration of Australian surf culture.
Byron's Favourite Winter Party Just Got Bigger
Local favourites Drover have joined the Festival of the Stone line-up, with Stone & Wood revealing the final acts and set times.
Five Northern Rivers Artists Turning Creativity into Climate Action
From immersive storytelling and community art to bold conversations about climate change, five artists have been selected for the inaugural Climate Action Arts Grants Program.
Ocean Magic Brings Byron's Underwater World to Life
Local artist Yvonne Fenech captures the beauty, movement and energy of the ocean in a new free Winter 2026 exhibition at Byron Community Centre.