When did you move to the great Byron region? Been here most of my life. Day job?Taught Theatre, Drama and Senior English for 42 years. Claim to fame/day job/hobby/what are you known for?Known mostly as a Drama Teacher and director of Theatre North for 20 Years.… Read More »People to know: Peter Derrett
“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch we are going back from whence we came.” – John F Kennedy This morning I am writing from Shelter in Lennox Head, a… Read More »Out of the blue
Migaloo the famous white humpback whale has been spotted off the Northern NSW coastline, and was heading towards Gold Coast waters late yesterday. Southern Cross University whale researcher Dr Wally Franklin, who first met Migaloo in 1992, says the majestic whale had arrived “right on… Read More »Famous white whale spotted for the first time this season
You may have seen his incredible photography work on Instagram or Facebook, but we wanted to know more. So who is Rod Evans? Born in the tiny town of Walcha, NSW he lived around the New England area for most of his childhood until,… Read More »Who is Rod Evans?
Mardigrass in Nimbin is always a feast for photographers and this year did not disappoint. Natalie Grono was there to capture it for us in these stunning images. You can see more of Natalie’s work here: http://www.nataliegronophoto.com
Mac’s Store is legendary to most Byron locals having been the drop in point on Bangalow Road for everything from a burger to a carton of milk for as long as I can remember! We were stoked to hear that local Ben Gordon and his… Read More »The Byron Bay General Store
‘Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions.’ – Hafez Words of wisdom from a 14th Century Persian poet and why you should make up your own mind about Iran. “Why Iran?” That was the reaction… Read More »Why Iran?
Straight off the back of a sold out tour with old writing buddy Dean Lewis, Mikey Bee of MT Warning is returning to his local region for an important cause this weekend. The inaugural Festival of the Seven Seas will be held at Byron Bay Brewery this Sunday… Read More »Festival of the Seven Seas
Are you voice recording me? great, I like voice recordings. Home to me, is a comfort zone and something really cool about the chantti house is its very comfortable for me. In life we often practice being uncomfortable, and there is a great value in… Read More »Home
Bangalow local Robert Drewe is an Australian literary legend whose more than 20 highly acclaimed books, including novels, short stories and memoirs have won state, national and international prizes, been widely translated, and been adapted for film, television, theatre and radio. His new novel Whipbird… Read More »Byron Writers Festival – Robert Drewe new novel Whipbird
