Byron Bay

Oksana Waterfall, of Mullumbimby, won the Artfelt Art Prize for her drawings of her son, titled My True Self.
DESCRIBED as tender and vulnerable, Oksana Waterfall’s drawings of her son took out first place in the Artfelt Art Prize at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery on Friday night.
The Mullumbimby-based artist did the drawings, titled My True Self, as part of her TAFE diploma.
“They didn’t take me very long,” she said.
“They’re about my love for my son – he’s 17.
“It’s about watching my children, their trials of being teenagers.”
Second place went to Wendy Andrews for her ‘powerful’ film, while third was awarded to Michelle King for her photograph, Reverse.
The Artfelt Art Prize and Exhibition was themed around relationships and was a fundraiser [...]

THE NSW government has declared a natural disaster zone at Lennox Head.
It means the northern NSW coastal town and the wider Ballina and Byron shires will qualify for financial assistance following Thursday’s tornado.
The money will be used to repair public infrastructure damaged during the incident.
“Two people required hospital treatment but we remain thankful that no one lost their lives or was more seriously injured when this tornado hit Lennox Head coastline yesterday morning,” NSW Premier Kristina Keneally said in a statement on Friday.
“The State Emergency Service, Rural Fire Service, NSW Fire Brigades and NSW Police, along with Ballina Shire Council staff and Country Energy crews have made us proud with their efforts.”
The northern NSW region has also been affected by [...]

Houses have been destroyed, up to 2000 homes are without power and two injured people have been taken to hospital after a powerful storm tore through Lennox Head on the NSW north coast
Buildings have had their roofs ripped off by the storm and power lines brought down, while police say more people may have been hurt when what has been described as a mini-tornado hit the town about 7.30am (AEST) today.
NSW Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan says 12 homes have been demolished by wind and hail.
He said another storm front is approaching the area, potentially causing major problems for those whose homes have already been damaged.
“Up to 2000 homes are currently without power and the power company is doing all [...]

THE average cost of renting a home on the Northern Rivers has skyrocketed over the past year, with Lismore tenants copping the biggest increases.
Figures for the March quarter were released by Housing NSW this week.
They reveal that a three-bedroom property in Lismore will now cost you $295 a week, which is an increase of 5.4 per cent compared with last year, and 1.7pc more than the previous quarter.
The cost of renting a one-bedroom property in Ballina has jumped by 11pc to $200 a week.
For two bedrooms, renters are paying $280 a week, which is 5.7pc more than last year.
In Byron Bay, rents for one and three-bedroom homes have stayed steady at $230 and $420 a week, respectively.
But a two-bedroom place [...]

Ballina Palms Motor Inn is located at Ballina just south of Byron Bay. Ballina Palms Motor Inn is a modern owner operated motel with spacious ground floor motel accommodation.

BBQ area
Guest Laundry
Breakfast to units
Salt water pool
Disabled access

Put a toe in the crystal clear waters of North Creek
Play a round of golf at Tevan
Take a cruise down the Richmond River and listen to a little of the history of the area
Walk to the top of Mount Warning
Visit the Naval Museum,
Read a book under the palm trees beside the salt water pool
Explore the Northern Rivers and its hinterland

Ballina Palms Motor Inn offers a range of motel accommodation including: Room Types: Double rooms with queen size beds, Twin Rooms, Family Rooms. Room [...]

Markets in the Northern Rivers Area
Ballina Market
Entertainment Area Canal Road Ballina
Ph/Fax: (02) 6672 2874 Bruce Williams
Art and craft stalls, local home grown produce and a variety of activities. Market held on 3rd Sun of month.
Bangalow Market
Showgrounds Bangalow NSW 2479
Ph: (02) 6687 1911
Stalls, arts & crafts & performances. 4th Sun of month.
Brunswick Heads Riverside Markets
Memorial Park Brunswick Heads NSW 2483
Ph: (02) 6684 4437 Gordon Wright
Riverside Markets at Memorial Park held from 7.30am to 3.00pm on the first Sat each month. Easter Market held on Easter. Annual Twilight Market held from 4pm to 9pm on the last Wed before Christmas.
Byron Bay Community Market
Byron Bay Community Market, Butler Street Reserve Byron Bay, NSW 2481 Ph: (02) 6680 6807
Victoria Kerrisk Fax: (02) 6685 7830
Email: [...]