Byron Bay Sample Food Festival
This year’s Sample Food Festival is taking place at Bangalow Showground on Saturday, 6th September 2025. It marks the 12th annual celebration of this fantastic festival, which is shaping up to be an
Byron Bay Writers Festival
It’s time to get ready for Byron Writers Festival 2025! Now just days away, this year’s festival promises a vibrant program where high-profile storytellers and new voices will contemplate a life well lived…
Newrybar bonfire and fireworks night is back!
Newrybar fireworks night is all set to light up the night sky on Saturday 2nd August with its annual fireworks and bonfire spectacular. This popular fireworks and bonfire night takes place in the…
Big win for Byron Yoga Centre
It’s long been said that Byron Bay might just be the yoga and wellness capital of Australia — and it’s not hard to see why. The retreats, the studios, the sunsets, the community… and of course, the incredible teachers.
Bluesfest’s last stand in Byron Bay
For over three decades, Bluesfest Byron Bay has been the beating heart of live music in Australia. But next Easter long weekend marks the end of an era as Bluesfest hosts its final festival at Byron.
Discover the Byron Twilight Market
The Byron Twilight Market is a must-visit event during the summer months. Held every Saturday evening from 4 pm to 9 pm at Railway Park, this social initiative run by the Byron Community Centre
Get your property ready for sale this spring.
As the real estate spring selling season kicks in, you may be thinking about listing your property for sale. And if you decide that now is the time to enter the market and find the perfect spring
Congratulations to Atlanta Building
Big congratulations to the Atlanta Building team for their remarkable achievement at the Master Builders NSW Northern Regions Builders Awards last Saturday night. Atlanta Building dominated the event…
Byron Bay’s whale watching season has begun!
The first sighting of this year’s humpback whale migration has marked the beginning of Byron Bay’s much-anticipated whale watching season. Every year, from June to October…
Much loved hat store for sale in Byron Bay
Meet Nerida, the heart and soul behind Byron Bay Hat Company, an iconic hat store that’s been a part of the Byron Bay community for almost three decades. Nerida has been at the Byron Bay Hat Company since 1995.
Byron Bay Bluesfest
Bluesfest Byron Bay will celebrate 35 years of bringing outstanding blues and roots music to Byron Shire every Easter long weekend since 1990. This year’s festival takes place from…
Byron Bay Triathlon
The Byron Bay Triathlon is a fun and challenging race that sees triathletes travel far and wide to compete. Spending a long weekend in beautiful Byron Bay is undoubtedly all part of the attraction!
A design enthusiast’s guide to Byron
For design lovers with time to explore Byron Bay and beyond, there’s a lot to discover.Here’s a list of must-sees and the best new local experiences recommended by the team at Ed Silk Byron Bay…
Bangalow & Mullumbimby Country Shows
It’s showtime again on the far north coast of New South Wales! Mullumbimby Show is in the calendar for the weekend of the 10th, 11th, and 12th of November, while the Bangalow Show will take place
Plans for future housing on public exhibition
Are you interested in finding out where new houses will be built in Byron Shire over the next two decades? Last week, the Council formally confirmed their support for the broad strategies contained within
New holiday letting rules announced in Byron Bay
It’s been a long wait, but last week, the NSW Government announced that they have granted a 60-day cap on non-hosted short-term rental accommodation for most of Byron Shire. The good news for investors…
Australian Institute of Architects Awards
The Australian Institute of Architects 2024 Country Division Architecture Awards at Stone & Wood Brewery, Byron Bay We’re proud to be sponsoring this year’s Australian Institute of Architects
How to come out on top at an auction
So, you’ve discovered that the house you’ve got your heart set on is going to auction. Don’t panic, there’s no need to stress. A property auction is all about chance and strategy, so if you focus on preparing…
Independent body proposes a 60-day cap for Byron Bay’s short-term holiday properties.
Byron Bay’s short-term holiday rentals could be capped at 60 days if the state government decides to take the advice of the NSW Independent Planning Commission….
Spotlight on Ewingsdale
Ewingsdale is a peaceful, rural suburb on the outskirts of Byron Bay. Just six kilometres west of Byron’s CBD, it’s a quiet community that sits at the foot of the St Helena ridgeline, making it a peaceful alternative to living in town.
Byron Bay Ocean Swim a Daily Event
Every morning at 8 am, a group of hardy folk gather on the Byron Bay Surf Club deck. Some carry goggles, snorkels, and fins, but most just sport swimmers as they troop along the beach toward the Byron Lighthouse until they reach The Pass
Have a very Merry Christmas in Byron Bay
The run-up to Christmas may be known as the ‘Silly Season’ to some, but here in Byron Bay, it’s a marathon of fun activities and events. This year, we have a new event to look forward to
Is now the right time to invest in a rental property?
If the diminishing returns on your stocks and bonds are leading you to think about investing your money elsewhere, a rental property in Byron Bay could be the answer. These days, demand for
Byron Bay Hospital Auxiliary
We may have a brand-new hospital in Byron Bay, but that doesn’t mean annual government funding provides everything they need. That’s where Byron Bay Hospital Auxiliary comes in. They’re a volunteer community
Splendour in the Grass Returns to Byron Bay in 2022
With one of the most important dates of the year coming up, it’s time to shake off the winter chill and get ready for the return of Splendour in the Grass Festival. After being forced to cancel for the last two years…