Splendour in the Grass returns to Byron in 2012
February 10, 2012
Splendour In The Grass is planning to return to Byron Bay for the 2012 event.
After two years at Woodfordia in Queensland, Splendour In The Grass organisers are currently working on taking Australia’s premier winter music and arts festival back to where it all started, Belongil Fields in Byron Bay.
Man arrested after Mercedes Benz located – Byron Bay
January 4, 2012
A man wanted in relation to an assault and robbery at Zetland last week has been arrested at Byron Bay.
About 6.45am today, Byron Bay Police received information that a black Mercedes Benz was seen in Bayshore Drive at Byron Bay.
Police attended to confirm that information and a 26-year-old man was found asleep inside the car.
He was arrested without incident and taken to Byron Bay Police Station.
Inquiries are continuing.
Two men assaulted in Byron Bay
January 1, 2012
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the malicious wounding of two men in Byron Bay overnight.
About 8.20pm (Saturday 31 December 2011) two men have become involved in an altercation with a number of intoxicated New Year’s Eve revellers at a caravan park on Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay.
The two 19-year-olds were struck by a bottle, possibly fracturing the cheek bone of one of the men, and causing a significant laceration to the face of the other.
Both victims were conveyed to Byron Bay Hospital for treatment.
Police were contacted and an investigation is under way.
Police are encouraging anyone with information about this matter to contact Byron Bay Police, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
New Year’s Eve with Carola Christian
December 16, 2011
Sizzling songstress Carola Christian will perform at The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa on New Year’s Eve with her five-piece outfit, Carola Christian and The Dirty Funk Affair.
The show will feature original songs peppered with stylised retro rock ‘n’soul covers from artists such as Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Shirley Bassey, Gloria Gaynor, Stevie Wonder, J.J. Cale and James Brown, just to name a few.
An incredibly passionate and distinct vocalist, Carola’s commanding voice has sung out on concert stages and at festivals across the country.
She took out the highly coveted Song of the Year Award and was nominated for Best Rock Song and New Recording Talent in the North Coast Dolphin Awards. She has also been voted into Triple J’s prestigious Unearthed Top 20 Pop Chart.
Carola’s broad range of vocals, from deep haunting to screaming soprano, enables her to groove her way from velvety tones through to raw sensuality and gutsy power. Her stage presence is sassy, with no inhibitions to cut loose.
Shorebirds under the spotlight
December 14, 2011
Northern Rivers shorebirds will be under the spotlight as National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) rangers and volunteers take to the beaches and estuaries as part of a statewide survey.
NPWS Pest Management Officer, Lisa Wellman, said that the survey is being undertaken from until December 16 as part of the Fox Threat Abatement Plan and will provide important data on shorebird numbers and movements to assist with management.
Appeal for information on swimmer reported missing from Byron Bay
December 11, 2011
Police from Tweed/Byron Local Area Command are searching for a woman who may not have returned from a late-night swim at Byron Bay.
Witnesses have told police they saw a woman on Main Beach undress and walk into the surf sometime between 10.30pm and 11.30pm.
Shortly after midnight they returned and found the woman’s clothing still on the beach. They alerted police and patrols of Main Beach and Belongil Beach began without success.
This search has continued this morning and involves a helicopter and surf lifesavers as well as foot patrols of local beaches.
Cold Chisel to play at Bluesfest in 2012
December 7, 2011
Bluesfest has announced that Cold Chisel will headline the 2012 event, with the legendary Australian band’s exclusive festival appearance closing the main stage on Thursday 5th of April 2012.
It will be the first time that an Australian artist has ever headlined this iconic musical event.
Operation monsoon: local firm launches national appeal
October 20, 2011
Byron Bay’s AlkaWay, Australia’s leading alkalising specialists, have joined forces with environmental and humanitarian non-profit organisations on a bold mission: to prevent single-use plastic bottles from entering the environment, provide four million litres of clean, safe drinking water to Sumba, Indonesia, while helping Australians hydrate for better health.
“Almost half of the 600,000 Sumbanese, just 500km north of Australia, don’t have access to safe water,” said Claude Graves of the Sumba Foundation.
“Waterborne disease dramatically escalates come monsoon season in December and this is a major cause of the high child mortality rate.”
The group, working under the banner of Onebottleforlife.com, has launched Operation Monsoon, a month-long philanthropic drive which is donating water filtration systems to Sumba each time a water filtration pack is purchased here in Australia.
FNC competitors get ready for the Surf Life Saving NSW High Performance Program
October 19, 2011
This Friday 21 October to Sunday 23 October the best of the best Surf Life Saving NSW competitors from Under 15 to Opens will be descending on Wollongong Surf Leisure Centre and the Towradgi SLSC for the Surf Life Saving NSW High Performance Program.
Australian and State gold medalist Josh Brown (Byron Bay), Murray Thomas (Lennox Head) and Ela Heiniger (Byron Bay) have been selected to participate in the High Performance program.
The High Performance program will act as a train on squad for the NSW Interstate Team and assist the NSW Interstate athletes and their coaches win back the prestigious Interstate Title from the Queenslanders.
Small Business Commissioner to visit Ballina, Byron Bay
October 13, 2011
The Member for Ballina, Don Page, is urging small business owners and operators in the Ballina electorate to meet the NSW Small Business Commissioner, Yasmin King, when she visits the region next week.
“As the former Shadow Minister for Small Business, I am very pleased to see the realisation of the policy that we took to the election to give small businesses an independent voice and advocacy,” Mr Page said.
“I am hoping a diverse range of small-business representatives will attend functions with Ms King at Byron Bay and Ballina so she can get an idea of what issues are concerning people in the Northern Rivers.
“This is an opportunity for local small business owners to speak directly to the Small Business Commissioner where they can directly express the pitfalls they encounter running a small business on the Far North Coast.
