Byron News & Events Byron Bay News & Events Filter - AllBuilding & DesignByron Bay Property NewsByron EventsByron LifestyleByron NewsReal Estate 5 tips for a stress-free property purchase If you're looking to secure your dream home in today's hot property market, you'll probably face some stiff competition. Even if you've had your offer accepted, things may go wrong that are completely... How Covid has changed what we want from our... If you thought your home was big enough in the days before COVID-19, you might not think so anymore. With lockdowns and a new trend towards working from home, we've spent more time at home over the la... 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 particular s... 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... 5 good reasons to support our local independent businesses... 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 it looks like it's busi... Off-market property sales on the rise in Byron Bay The popularity of Byron Bay is reaching new heights. City-dwellers are flocking into town. More and more celebrities are buying luxury properties in the area. And the sale of multi-million-dollar busi... 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 p... Virtual technology brings property listings to life. Virtual technology has revolutionised real estate. In fact, recent studies show that today, more than 80% of people start their property search online. And it seems that online tools, such as Google s... Get your property ready for sale this Spring. Spring is the time of year when many people think about listing their property for sale. And if you decide it's time to make a move, one of the first steps in the process is to get your house ready fo... 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... 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 Bay a... Selling your property? 9 things that will turn off... Every Agent has their own strategy when it comes to selling a property, and there is no right way to sell a house, however there are a few must-do's to make your property a must-buy on the market. Wit... 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 ... How to unwind in Byron Bay in 24 hours:... 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 beac... 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 infor... October in Byron Bay Looks like it's all happening in October for Byron Bay! We have our fair share of festivals, markets and entertainment all through the year, however this month there is something for everybody. ... 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 cocoon (that's... Wategos Beach French Connection Byron Bay is such a bustling little town in the middle of a growth phase that it can sometimes be hard to imagine that it was ever any other way. And Wategos is such an integral enclave to Byron Bay i... Quick Chat With Oscar Mira from Mercabarna Architects Q. Why did you choose architecture as your profession? A. When I was a kid I dreamt about being an inventor, not a fireman. I was always on the creative side of life: drawing, designing artefacts... Quick Chat With Ed Haysom of Mode Haysom Architects Q. Why did you choose architecture as your profession? A. My Uncle was an architect in Auckland and I was encouraged to follow him. It seemed like an interesting career as it combined art with sci... Recycled House Built By Skye In the humble words of Skye..."If a 42 year old mother of two young children with no building experience and no training can build a tiny home then it goes without saying that anyone who has the desir... Autumn Is In The Air - May Newsletter Can you feel winter? We’re not sure here in the office. Looking out the window we’re Anzac Weekend Newsletter Anzac Day is this weekend and most of you will be enjoying an extra day or two off. We’re expecting a flurry of activity in town as visitors come to experience the last of the warm days. If you... 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.... 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... 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 ... 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 pl... Byron Bay Real Estate - March Newsletter Easter brings all kinds of excitement to Byron Bay this weekend. The much anticipated BluesFest kicks off this long weekend and we know of many locals who will be housing friends and family from acros... The Best Way To Find Byron Bay Real Estate So you’re on the internet, visiting local websites and doing the groundwork searching for the property that fits your needs. But how can you be sure this property is worth the time to visit in person?... How To Dress Your Byron Bay Real Estate For... Changing a few key things in your home will increase your chances of selling your Byron Bay real estate during the cooler Autumn months. Following these simple steps will see your property sold in no ... What Features To Look For In Your New Home When shopping for Byron Bay Real Estate there’s more to look for than just the distance to the beach and local café’s. During your inspection you need to see if the property is the right one for ... 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... 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 out. ... 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 and producers... 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 - a great way... 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 Ranges... 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... 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 ... 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 the d... Whale Watching Byron Bay We've already had the first whale sighting of the 2014 Humpback migration and so begins the season for whale watching Byron Bay. You may see whales jumping, breaching, spouting and frolicking as yo... Autumn in Byron Bay Easter is nearly upon us and the weather is perfect - just enough rain to keep the gardeners happy with plenty of beach days in between. 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 usual ama... 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... 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 ... 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 collaboratio... 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... Byron Bay Ocean Swim a Daily Event Every morning at 8 am you can see a group of hardy folk gathering on the deck of the Byron Bay Surf Club. Some have goggles, snorkels and fins but most just sport swimmers as they troop along the beac... 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. You could ... 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 ... 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 the Australia Day ... 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, lighter, mor... Byron Bay Events - Arts Classic, Evolve Yoga and... 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 ... Have a Merry Christmas in Byron Bay This may be known as the 'Silly Season' to some but here in Byron Bay it's a marathon of fun activities and events. We've had Christmas Carols by the Sea at Main Beach and at many other places around ... Byron Bay Property Market is hot hot hot! The summer weather is here and the beach is calling as we head into the holiday season. It's hot in more than one sense here on the Far North Coast of NSW with the Byron Bay property market picking up... A buoyant real estate market in 2013 likely to... 2013 has certainly been a buoyant year in the Byron Bay real estate market. The scene was set in the last quarter of 2012 when there was an upsurge in sales of homes over $1million. This seemed to be ... New Years Falls Festival Byron Bay There are many choices when it comes to ringing in the New Year in Byron Bay with so much music and entertainment at hand. This year the celebrations for locals and families will centre around Railway... 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 spoiled f... AFL Queensland finds a home in Byron Bay The Byron Regional Sport and Cultural Complex may have gotten off to a slow start but that's all about to change. The Byron Shire Council has recently formed a partnership with AFL Queensland with the... Uplift Festival 2013 comes to Byron Bay Byron Bay is known as a spiritual centre attracting visionaries and innovative thinkers from around the world to the Far North Coast of New South Wales. Mid-December will bring an impressive gathering... 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 November. The fantastic thing about the Mullum Mu... 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 the whole fam... 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 crafts marke... The Castles of Byron Bay Hinterland Strolling along Byron Bay’s beaches you may come across kids building sand castles and occasionally some impressive artists’ creations. However the fun doesn’t stop at the beach. Sand castle art b... 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... Another Festive and Tasty Week in Byron Shire It seems like we always have something to celebrate here in Byron Bay and the glorious weather this time of year makes the Far North Coast of New South Wales an enviable place to live. This week is no... 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 water o... 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 Byron Bay ... Byron Bay Writers Festival 2013 As the muddy gumboots of satisfied Splendour in the Grass attendees depart Byron Bay, the Shire welcomes the next wave of festival goers. The Byron Bay Writers Festival, although a somewhat quieter ev... Splendour in the Grass Returns to Byron Bay It’s time to shake off the winter chill and get ready for the annual Splendour in the Grass Festival from Friday 26th through Sunday 28th July. Australia’s biggest winter music festival has been ro... 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... Byron Bay Roller Derby Girls Where do sportswomen with bloodthirsty names, knee pads and fishnet stockings collide? In Flat Track Roller Derby competitions! Anyone who enjoyed Drew Barrymore’s film Whip It will understand the app... Bangalow Billy Cart Derby Rides Again! Pamplona may have the running of the bulls, but Byron Shire has its own annual contest of daring and speed, the Bangalow Billy Cart Derby. This Sunday, the 19th of May will see the picturesque vill... 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 retired lead s... Byron Bay Events Continue to Amaze Known as the most happening coastal town in the world, Byron Bay has so much to offer. Beyond the daily grind of surfing, whale watching, beach and lighthouse walks and sampling the many great restaur... Time to Buy Index Reaches a Three Year High Overall consumer confidence levels improved strongly in November. The national Consumer Sentiment Index, compiled by Westpac-Melbourne Institute, is a good measure of how confident Australians are abo... Byron Bay Million Dollar Home Market Comes Alive October has been an extraordinary month in the “million dollar” home market in Byron Bay. The month began with the sale of Cedar Springs in Possum Creek for a price in excess of $5 million, a good ome... The Glass Is at Least Half Full In a June speech this year, the Governor of the Reserve Bank made the observation that Australia’s economic glass is at least half full. He noted that the Australian economy had grown by over 4% in th... Surfing the Waves in the Byron Bay Property Market Any overview of economic growth over the last 200 years shows the cyclical nature of growth and how each recession is inevitably followed by a recovery. The reasons for the recessions are usually clea... Will the unfolding Greek tragedy make waves in the... dsa Has the tide turned for the Byron Bay property... In the last few weeks there has been a significant upsurge in property sales in Byron Bay. One agent reported over $26 million in sales in one week at the end of April, including the iconic Watermark ... Latest from The Bay Was that the best Easter weather in 20 years? It was magic, beautiful sunny days, balmy nights, warm ocean, a surf running and most of all a GREAT Blues Fest. Again, people gathered in Byron from all... New website launch I hope 2012 is proving to be a year of health, happiness and improving prosperity for you and your loved ones. The last few years have certainly been challenging, but out of these challenges have c...
Filter - AllBuilding & DesignByron Bay Property NewsByron EventsByron LifestyleByron NewsReal Estate 5 tips for a stress-free property purchase If you're looking to secure your dream home in today's hot property market, you'll probably face some stiff competition. Even if you've had your offer accepted, things may go wrong that are completely... How Covid has changed what we want from our... If you thought your home was big enough in the days before COVID-19, you might not think so anymore. With lockdowns and a new trend towards working from home, we've spent more time at home over the la... 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 particular s... 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... 5 good reasons to support our local independent businesses... 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 it looks like it's busi... Off-market property sales on the rise in Byron Bay The popularity of Byron Bay is reaching new heights. City-dwellers are flocking into town. More and more celebrities are buying luxury properties in the area. And the sale of multi-million-dollar busi... 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 p... Virtual technology brings property listings to life. Virtual technology has revolutionised real estate. In fact, recent studies show that today, more than 80% of people start their property search online. And it seems that online tools, such as Google s... Get your property ready for sale this Spring. Spring is the time of year when many people think about listing their property for sale. And if you decide it's time to make a move, one of the first steps in the process is to get your house ready fo... 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... 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 Bay a... Selling your property? 9 things that will turn off... Every Agent has their own strategy when it comes to selling a property, and there is no right way to sell a house, however there are a few must-do's to make your property a must-buy on the market. Wit... 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 ... How to unwind in Byron Bay in 24 hours:... 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 beac... 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 infor... October in Byron Bay Looks like it's all happening in October for Byron Bay! We have our fair share of festivals, markets and entertainment all through the year, however this month there is something for everybody. ... 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 cocoon (that's... Wategos Beach French Connection Byron Bay is such a bustling little town in the middle of a growth phase that it can sometimes be hard to imagine that it was ever any other way. And Wategos is such an integral enclave to Byron Bay i... Quick Chat With Oscar Mira from Mercabarna Architects Q. Why did you choose architecture as your profession? A. When I was a kid I dreamt about being an inventor, not a fireman. I was always on the creative side of life: drawing, designing artefacts... Quick Chat With Ed Haysom of Mode Haysom Architects Q. Why did you choose architecture as your profession? A. My Uncle was an architect in Auckland and I was encouraged to follow him. It seemed like an interesting career as it combined art with sci... Recycled House Built By Skye In the humble words of Skye..."If a 42 year old mother of two young children with no building experience and no training can build a tiny home then it goes without saying that anyone who has the desir... Autumn Is In The Air - May Newsletter Can you feel winter? We’re not sure here in the office. Looking out the window we’re Anzac Weekend Newsletter Anzac Day is this weekend and most of you will be enjoying an extra day or two off. We’re expecting a flurry of activity in town as visitors come to experience the last of the warm days. If you... 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.... 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... 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 ... 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 pl... Byron Bay Real Estate - March Newsletter Easter brings all kinds of excitement to Byron Bay this weekend. The much anticipated BluesFest kicks off this long weekend and we know of many locals who will be housing friends and family from acros... The Best Way To Find Byron Bay Real Estate So you’re on the internet, visiting local websites and doing the groundwork searching for the property that fits your needs. But how can you be sure this property is worth the time to visit in person?... How To Dress Your Byron Bay Real Estate For... Changing a few key things in your home will increase your chances of selling your Byron Bay real estate during the cooler Autumn months. Following these simple steps will see your property sold in no ... What Features To Look For In Your New Home When shopping for Byron Bay Real Estate there’s more to look for than just the distance to the beach and local café’s. During your inspection you need to see if the property is the right one for ... 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... 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 out. ... 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 and producers... 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 - a great way... 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 Ranges... 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... 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 ... 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 the d... Whale Watching Byron Bay We've already had the first whale sighting of the 2014 Humpback migration and so begins the season for whale watching Byron Bay. You may see whales jumping, breaching, spouting and frolicking as yo... Autumn in Byron Bay Easter is nearly upon us and the weather is perfect - just enough rain to keep the gardeners happy with plenty of beach days in between. 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 usual ama... 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... 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 ... 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 collaboratio... 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... Byron Bay Ocean Swim a Daily Event Every morning at 8 am you can see a group of hardy folk gathering on the deck of the Byron Bay Surf Club. Some have goggles, snorkels and fins but most just sport swimmers as they troop along the beac... 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. You could ... 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 ... 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 the Australia Day ... 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, lighter, mor... Byron Bay Events - Arts Classic, Evolve Yoga and... 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 ... Have a Merry Christmas in Byron Bay This may be known as the 'Silly Season' to some but here in Byron Bay it's a marathon of fun activities and events. We've had Christmas Carols by the Sea at Main Beach and at many other places around ... Byron Bay Property Market is hot hot hot! The summer weather is here and the beach is calling as we head into the holiday season. It's hot in more than one sense here on the Far North Coast of NSW with the Byron Bay property market picking up... A buoyant real estate market in 2013 likely to... 2013 has certainly been a buoyant year in the Byron Bay real estate market. The scene was set in the last quarter of 2012 when there was an upsurge in sales of homes over $1million. This seemed to be ... New Years Falls Festival Byron Bay There are many choices when it comes to ringing in the New Year in Byron Bay with so much music and entertainment at hand. This year the celebrations for locals and families will centre around Railway... 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 spoiled f... AFL Queensland finds a home in Byron Bay The Byron Regional Sport and Cultural Complex may have gotten off to a slow start but that's all about to change. The Byron Shire Council has recently formed a partnership with AFL Queensland with the... Uplift Festival 2013 comes to Byron Bay Byron Bay is known as a spiritual centre attracting visionaries and innovative thinkers from around the world to the Far North Coast of New South Wales. Mid-December will bring an impressive gathering... 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 November. The fantastic thing about the Mullum Mu... 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 the whole fam... 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 crafts marke... The Castles of Byron Bay Hinterland Strolling along Byron Bay’s beaches you may come across kids building sand castles and occasionally some impressive artists’ creations. However the fun doesn’t stop at the beach. Sand castle art b... 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... Another Festive and Tasty Week in Byron Shire It seems like we always have something to celebrate here in Byron Bay and the glorious weather this time of year makes the Far North Coast of New South Wales an enviable place to live. This week is no... 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 water o... 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 Byron Bay ... Byron Bay Writers Festival 2013 As the muddy gumboots of satisfied Splendour in the Grass attendees depart Byron Bay, the Shire welcomes the next wave of festival goers. The Byron Bay Writers Festival, although a somewhat quieter ev... Splendour in the Grass Returns to Byron Bay It’s time to shake off the winter chill and get ready for the annual Splendour in the Grass Festival from Friday 26th through Sunday 28th July. Australia’s biggest winter music festival has been ro... 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... Byron Bay Roller Derby Girls Where do sportswomen with bloodthirsty names, knee pads and fishnet stockings collide? In Flat Track Roller Derby competitions! Anyone who enjoyed Drew Barrymore’s film Whip It will understand the app... Bangalow Billy Cart Derby Rides Again! Pamplona may have the running of the bulls, but Byron Shire has its own annual contest of daring and speed, the Bangalow Billy Cart Derby. This Sunday, the 19th of May will see the picturesque vill... 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 retired lead s... Byron Bay Events Continue to Amaze Known as the most happening coastal town in the world, Byron Bay has so much to offer. Beyond the daily grind of surfing, whale watching, beach and lighthouse walks and sampling the many great restaur... Time to Buy Index Reaches a Three Year High Overall consumer confidence levels improved strongly in November. The national Consumer Sentiment Index, compiled by Westpac-Melbourne Institute, is a good measure of how confident Australians are abo... Byron Bay Million Dollar Home Market Comes Alive October has been an extraordinary month in the “million dollar” home market in Byron Bay. The month began with the sale of Cedar Springs in Possum Creek for a price in excess of $5 million, a good ome... The Glass Is at Least Half Full In a June speech this year, the Governor of the Reserve Bank made the observation that Australia’s economic glass is at least half full. He noted that the Australian economy had grown by over 4% in th... Surfing the Waves in the Byron Bay Property Market Any overview of economic growth over the last 200 years shows the cyclical nature of growth and how each recession is inevitably followed by a recovery. The reasons for the recessions are usually clea... Will the unfolding Greek tragedy make waves in the... dsa Has the tide turned for the Byron Bay property... In the last few weeks there has been a significant upsurge in property sales in Byron Bay. One agent reported over $26 million in sales in one week at the end of April, including the iconic Watermark ... Latest from The Bay Was that the best Easter weather in 20 years? It was magic, beautiful sunny days, balmy nights, warm ocean, a surf running and most of all a GREAT Blues Fest. Again, people gathered in Byron from all... New website launch I hope 2012 is proving to be a year of health, happiness and improving prosperity for you and your loved ones. The last few years have certainly been challenging, but out of these challenges have c...
