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Byron Bay Art Opening at Citrus Gallery

Byron Bay Art Opening at Citrus Gallery

Byron Bay is the kind of place where you never know who you’ll meet. Distractedly browsing at the local newsagents you could bump into Kerry O’Brien. Your yoga teacher turns out to be a re...
The Byron Bay Lighthouse Walk

The Byron Bay Lighthouse Walk

The school holidays are nearly upon us here in New South Wales and it seems everyone is looking forward to a mid-winter break. You can almost feel the energy building, especially in light of last nigh...
Bangalow Music Festival 2013

Bangalow Music Festival 2013

It’s been a heady month of festivals around Byron Shire with entertainment for all tastes and ages. The events have ranged from the hard rocking Splendour in the Grass to the more academic Byro...
Northern Rivers Community Foundation

Northern Rivers Community Foundation

There’s something very special about Byron Bay and the Far North Coast of New South Wales. The area seems to attract an interesting and eclectic range of people. There must be something in the w...
Byron Bay Culture – a wealth of experiences

Byron Bay Culture – a wealth of experiences

Spring is in the air around Byron Bay and the Far North Coast and many of us are looking forward to extending our evenings when daylight savings time kicks in again on Sunday, 6 October. For those alr...
Far North Coast Markets Arts, Crafts, Food and Fun

Far North Coast Markets Arts, Crafts, Food and Fun

If you’re looking for an entertaining shopping experience, the Far North Coast markets are hard to beat. You’ll find markets in every form with Sunday typically being the day for arts and ...
Country Shows NSW are on in Mullum and Bangalow

Country Shows NSW are on in Mullum and Bangalow

It’s show time again on the Far North Coast of New South Wales with the Mullumbimby Show on this weekend and the Bangalow Show on the 15th and 16th of November. There’s plenty of fun for t...
Mullumbimby Music Festival

Mullumbimby Music Festival

The Mullumbimby Music Festival 2013 is returning to the biggest little town on the NSW Far North Coast from Thursday the 21st to Sunday the 24th of Nove...
Shopping for art in Byron Bay

Shopping for art in Byron Bay

The holidays are swiftly approaching and it’s time to find that perfect gift for the special people in your life. Thankfully, here in Byron and the Far North Coast of New South Wales, we are spo...
Byron Bay Events - Arts Classic, Evolve Yoga and Starlight Wellbeing

Byron Bay Events - Arts Classic, Evolve Yoga and Starlight...

2014 and the upcoming Chinese Year of the Horse are off to a galloping start with not one but three major Byron Bay events on this weekend. The Byron Arts Classic is a six-day art show celebrating the...
Byron Bay Library and Art Space

Byron Bay Library and Art Space

Byron Bay’s library is approaching its first anniversary in its new location on the corner of Lawson and Middleton streets. The new library was opened in February 2013 providing a larger, lighte...
Byron Bay Surf Club Wins Country SLSC Championship

Byron Bay Surf Club Wins Country SLSC Championship

It’s a healthy life here in Byron Shire. Just about every week there’s a sports competition, charity run, paddle or triathlon going on. This weekend, being Australia Day, we’ll have ...
Byron Bay Film Festival 2014

Byron Bay Film Festival 2014

February is a lovely time in Byron Bay with summer winding down and the new school year bringing renewed energy and the enthusiasm to accomplish great things. Speaking of great accomplishments, there ...
Valentine's Day around the Bay

Valentine's Day around the Bay

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! If you’re looking for something special to do around Byron Bay you’re in luck. There are many ways to celebrate and spread the love around Byron Shire...
Cooking Classes Bangalow Style

Cooking Classes Bangalow Style

When I moved to Byron 25 years ago, Cec owned and ran the Gourmet Bay Deli in Jonson Street which was hugely popular with both locals and visitors. After seven years of being the providores of fine fo...
Mullumbimby Bush Food Trail

Mullumbimby Bush Food Trail

The Mullumbimby Community Garden welcomes another great community project, the Madhima Gulgan Rainforest and Bush Foods Trail. The trail project will run along Saltwater Creek and is a collaboration b...
Sustainable Living in Byron Bay

Sustainable Living in Byron Bay

Sustainable living is a topic we're hearing more about these days with clever ideas appearing to overcome the challenges of high electricity prices and environmental concerns for the planet. Byron ...
Byron Bay Bluesfest 2014 Celebrates 25th Year

Byron Bay Bluesfest 2014 Celebrates 25th Year

In only a few short weeks the Byron Bay Bluesfest 2014 will be celebrating its 25th anniversary, bringing outstanding blues and roots music to Byron Shire since 1990. With headline performances by Je...
Celebrate the Easter Holiday Byron Bay Style

Celebrate the Easter Holiday Byron Bay Style

Looking for something to do over the upcoming school holidays? How about celebrating the Easter holiday Byron Bay style? There’s so many festivals and events this time of year as well as the usu...
Newrybar Village

Newrybar Village

Byron Bay is surrounded by natural beauty from the beautiful beaches to the hinterland wilderness. In between you’ll find quaint villages that have seen many changes over the last 200 years with...
Lismore Lantern Parade

Lismore Lantern Parade

Days may be getting shorter as we approach the Winter Solstice but here on the Far North Coast of New South Wales we know how to lighten up and celebrate with the Lismore Lantern Parade. This year mar...
Northern Rivers Rail Trail

Northern Rivers Rail Trail

The proposed Northern Rivers Rail Trail would turn the now disused train line from Casino to Murwillumbah into a walking, cycling, horse riding and electric vehicle track connecting the Far North Coas...
Byron Winter Holiday Time

Byron Winter Holiday Time

The school term is over and it’s officially Byron Bay Winter holiday time. The nights may be chilly, even a bit frosty inland, but the days are warm and sunny with clear views from the Nightcap ...
Spaghetti Circus

Spaghetti Circus

If you’ve ever thought about running away to join the circus, here’s your chance. The Spaghetti Circus is hosting an Open Day on Saturday, July 12th and they also offer holiday workshops &...
Splendour in the Grass

Splendour in the Grass

It’s time to shake off those mid-winter blues as Splendour in the Grass heats up Byron Shire from 25 – 27 July. Promising three days of action packed entertainment with 75 bands, 50 DJs a...
Summer in Byron Bay

Summer in Byron Bay

It’s Summer in Byron Bay and the weather is beautiful. I’m sure it is set to be a busy season with the town already buzzing and most accommodation for the summer season being close to booked ou...
Find A Beach Side Bargain Near Byron Bay

Find A Beach Side Bargain Near Byron Bay

A beach side home is the great Australian dream. A home where you can take a walk down to the ocean, perhaps go for a surf, but still be within reach of schools, transport and shops. For some that dre...
Support The Oceania Project At Go Fund Me.

Support The Oceania Project At Go Fund Me.

Through a process of community interaction along with ongoing conservation and protection, The Oceania Project is looking for funding to continue their valuable work. This includes a three stage plan ...
How To Succeed At A Tree Change

How To Succeed At A Tree Change

Throughout the year Byron Bay real estate agents speak to a number of ‘city folk’ yearning to move to the quieter climes of our seaside and hinterland haven. The dream is real but do you have a plan i...
The Latest Trends In Sustainable Homes

The Latest Trends In Sustainable Homes

Living in the Northern Rivers we have access to water, sunshine and good soil. Utilising these natural resources while not wasting them, is key to sustainable living. Building with straw bales. We le...
Tiny Houses For Byron Bay Real Estate

Tiny Houses For Byron Bay Real Estate

There’s lots of reasons to buy a tiny house, particularly when you have Byron Bay real estate. Plenty of people in the region need granny flats, want accommodation on their property or simply want to ...
8 Ways to Spring-ify Your Home

8 Ways to Spring-ify Your Home

Well, it’s almost that time of year again. You know the one, you’ve been hibernating all through winter, snuggling up on the couch under a blanket, cosying up and getting comfy in your coc...
North Coast Cultural Feast

North Coast Cultural Feast

There is way more to the North Coast of NSW than sun, sand and beautiful beaches…yes sirrreee…we are a total cultural hot spot. Sooo what better way to kick off for November than to keep you informed ...
The Ultimate Moving Checklist

The Ultimate Moving Checklist

Moving into a new home is an exciting time, but it’s also no light touch when it comes to the stress levels. Without prior planning and research, the number of tasks you need to complete to ensure you...
How to unwind in Byron Bay in 24 hours: A Locals Guide

How to unwind in Byron Bay in 24 hours: A...

By the Ed Silk Team People the world over have heard of Byron Bay, and for good reason. Local building covenants preventing high rises and over-development has ensured Byron Bay has retained its beach...
Suffolk Park – Byron Bay’s Best Kept Secret

Suffolk Park – Byron Bay’s Best Kept Secret

Life in Suffolk Park is Byron locals best kept secret – its tree lined streets are named after local Byron Bay identities and it’s been said that the majority of Byron Bay residents choose to live in ...
What is it about Byron Bay?

What is it about Byron Bay?

Byron Bay has long been attracting people who want to get away from it all. From weekends away from busy city lives, to longer stints to try the slower pace on for size; it’s fair to say, Byron ...
Creative industries make Byron Bay even better

Creative industries make Byron Bay even better

City-born creatives have been making their way north to Byron Bay for a while now. Many come because they're looking for a change of pace—a simpler life without the traffic. A life where you surf befo...
5 good reasons to support our local independent businesses this summer

5 good reasons to support our local independent businesses this...

It's hard to believe that only months ago, Byron Bay's streets were desolate. Especially now that the town's so busy, you can struggle to find a parking space! But just because...
2020. What a year!

2020. What a year!

We’re almost at the finishing line of a year when “unprecedented” events just kept on coming. From horrific bushfires to a global pandemic, the speed and enormity of change has tested us all. Hopes an...
Is now the right time to downsize?

Is now the right time to downsize?

The recent property price rise in Byron Bay might have led you to wonder if now’s the time to sell up and buy something smaller. Whether this is the right move for you is down to your own partic...
How the Danish concept of hygge can help you through lockdown.

How the Danish concept of hygge can help you through...

If you're not familiar with the Danish idea of "hygge", it's an attitude that focuses on embracing the small things in life and taking the time to appreciate them. Pronounced "hoo-gah", this philosoph...
In the spotlight: Byron Bay Tea Company

In the spotlight: Byron Bay Tea Company

Byron Bay Tea Company was born out of Sarita Merlo's passion for the medicinal power of tea and the healing magic that emanates from the land around Byron Bay. A naturopath, herbalist, and tea enthusi...
How To Succeed At A Tree Change

How To Succeed At A Tree Change

Here are some handy hints that will help make sure this huge change in lifestyle kicks off to a positive start. Every day the team at Ed Silk Byron Bay take calls from people who are thinking about re...
Byron Bay Ocean Swim a Daily Event

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...
Independent body proposes a 60-day cap for Byron Bay's short-term holiday properties.

Independent body proposes a 60-day cap for Byron Bay's short-term...

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....
Bangalow & Mullumbimby Country Shows

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
Byron Bay Triathlon

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!
Much loved hat store for sale in Byron Bay

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 s...
Byron Bay's whale watching season has begun!

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...
Get your property ready for sale this spring.

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
Discover the Byron Twilight Market

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
Bluesfest’s last stand in Byron Bay

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.
Big win for Byron Yoga Centre

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 in...
Byron Bay Sample Food Festival

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
Sandhills Wetlands: Byron Bay’s new nature haven

Sandhills Wetlands: Byron Bay’s new nature haven

Byron Bay’s long-awaited Sandhills Wetlands restoration has officially opened, marking the end of one of the Shire’s largest and most complex environmental projects.