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 takes place between October and April, offering a magical

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

Byron Bay Sample Food Festival

This year’s Sample Food Festival is taking place at Bangalow Showground on Saturday, 7th September 2024. It marks the 12th annual celebration of this fantastic festival, which is shaping up to be an

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…

Newrybar bonfire and fireworks night is back!

Newrybar fireworks night is all set to light up the night sky on Saturday 3rd August 2024 with its annual fireworks and bonfire spectacular. This popular fireworks and bonfire night takes place in the…

Byron Bay Writers Festival

It’s time to get ready for Byron Writers Festival 2024! Now just days away, this year’s festival promises a vibrant program where high-profile storytellers and new voices will explore the theme, “From the ground up”.

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…

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

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…

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 relocating to Byron. The dream is real, but if you’re thinking of making a move

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A new independent Council for Byron Shire

December’s local Council elections saw Michael Lyon, an independent, voted mayor of Byron Shire with a clear 54.32% majority. This outcome means that the Greens’ primary vote more than halved, indicating a…