By – Natalie Banks – Chief Advisor for Sea Shepherd’s  Apex Harmony Campaign The northern NSW community have had enough! They want answers to a difficult problem; keeping ocean users safe from a marine animal. Sharks bites in the region feel like they are constantly in… Read More »Shark nets will not work in northern NSW
Natalie Banks has been nicknamed Shark Mamma by her friends and colleagues for her love of sharks and her dedication to raising the profile of the ecological value sharks bring to keeping oceans healthy. Natalie’s passion for marine conservation started 10 years ago, when she first… Read More »People to know – Natalie Banks
A man died recently. As I write this, a family is in mourning, his friends are in shock and the community is stunned by the news of a second local shark incident in two days. The details are not important, suffice it to say that Tadashi Nakahara,… Read More »LIVING IN PEACEFUL OCEANS: IN HONOUR OF TADASHI NAKAHARA
Shaded by giant Poinciana trees and offering 180-degree views of Simpsons Creek, Hotel Brunswick in Brunswick Heads has been a popular watering hole since famed Queensland hotelier Jim Cavill built it in 1940. The combination of classic pub cuisine, shady beer garden and free Sunday… Read More »Hotel Brunswick’s welcomes home Sea Shepherd
There is something about music that has the power to change people, to awaken people, to unite people, and to inspire people. It could be the lyrics, the melody, the evocation of memories, the reminder of spirit, or a combination of them all. But music… Read More »Nahko’s Medicine
Whether you are a Byron resident or have just passed through our little town, chances are you’ve seen Adam Shostak. The problem, with which Adam battles every single working day, is that, though you might have seen him, you haven’t really seen him. Adam is a tin-rattler,… Read More »Adam Shostak – The Man You Know
If you missed the last time Minds in the Water was in Byron Bay for the BBFF Outdoor Screening (which was incredible mind you), well… IT’S BACK! This time with tunes from Band of Frequencies and Lionheir and it’s all going down this Saturday eve (from… Read More »Minds in Mullum
It has been a long term dream for the Byron Bay International Film Festival crew to be able to offer a free outdoor cinema screening experience for the people of Byron Bay on Thursday 8th March (7:30pm). Finding the right location?….well, it doesn’t get bigger… Read More »Free Outdoor Film Screening (Thurs)
Common Ground Byron Bay was delighted to accept the invitation to interview Capt Paul Watson Founder & President of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society yesterday. Captain Watson was in Byron Bay last night for an intimate discussion and fundraiser. With a shared passion for Ocean Wildlife… Read More »Captain Paul Watson – Sea Shepherd
Sea Shepherd’s Annual Fundraiser! The Great Northern Hotel in Byron will be hosting the Sea Shepherd annual fund-raising event. Next Wednesday the 23 of November. This 18+ event will be a whole lot of fun for an oh so important cause. Sea Shepherd Conservation Society… Read More »Sea Shepherd Annual fundraiser
