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Live Gallery: Katatonia
Katatonia 10/10/2026 Northcote Theatre Katatonia bring their unique brand of heavy, seething, moody riffs to Australian shores with their latest tour. Photos by Marc Stapelberg Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia Katatonia
Live Review: Avatar
Avatar Friday 28/09/2026 Northcote Theatre Expectations are high as the sounds of thunder crackle over the speakers. The blue hue of downcast lights and haze of misty smoke drift across the stage creating a sense of ominous tension as the lights drop to black. A dark figure moves to the front of stage holding a lantern, while the band remain concealed in the shadows, instruments ready.
Live Gallery: Gaerea
Gaerea Max Watts 10/07/2026 Gaerea brought their atmospheric and moody post-black metal sound to Max Watts on Friday. Infused with catchy hooks and a steady, driving backline the Portuguese outfit did not hold back. Their charismatic front man wooing the crowd into a hypnotic trance as they pummelled through their catalogue with confidence and ease. Unique and multilayered each song delivered a cathartic release of emotions as it weaved its way through deep visceral riffs and melodies.
Live Gallery: Origin
Origin Stay Gold 12/06/2026 Technical death metal band ORIGIN, of Kansas, hit Stay Gold, in Bruswith ferocity and force. Their speed, technicality and aggression did not let up for a moment. With circle pits, stage diving and crowd participation the gig had high energy. The band, who have released eight studio albums, showed their gratitude and enthusiasm for being in Melbourne by playing a slew of heavy hitting tracks. Supports for the show included Snake Mountain, Writhing, and Nembutolik.
Live Gallery: Exhumed
Skip to content 0 0 Exhumed Stay Gold 06/06/2026 Californian deathgrind outfit Exhumed took over Stay Gold in Brunswick with a blistering set that tore through the venue. The band, led by Matt Harvey, played a high energy set that never took its foot off the pedal as they navigated a myriad of topics typical of the gore and grindcore genre. Playing tracks from their debut Gore Metal right through to their latest release Red Asphalt they had the crowd screaming for more.
Why Ballina has become a medicinal honey hub
BALLINA has become the home of medicinal honey production on the Northern Rivers after plants growing in the region were found to have enormous health benefits. New Zealand honey made from the manuka plant is renowned for its healing properties, but Australia is also home to the species.
FIRST LOOK: New Woolworths ready for grand opening
MORE than 240 pallets worth of grocery stock, or 10 full semi-trailers, have been unpacked at Lennox Head's new Woolworths store in preparation for the grand opening on Saturday. It has been a busy week for store manager Gus Plater. He said he was excited the new 2550sqm Woolworths was finally ready to open at Epiq Marketplace, which has four new pickup bays instead of the planned two.
Grass is greener? Cannabis advocate may leave Nimbin
HEMP Party president and candidate Michael Balderstone says he would leave his beloved Nimbin if he won the Eden-Monaro by-election on July 4. The Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP) Party will provide a protest vote for cannabis law reform. Mr Balderstone said he was frustrated that Australian law reform was so slow in following the example set by America and Canada. He wanted to give people a chance to show the government how they felt.
Virus won’t stop Lismore’s Lantern Parade
The Lismore Lantern Parade will be celebrating it 26th anniversary this year but in very different style. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the traditional parade through the CBD has been cancelled, but technology permitting an online ZOOM “parade” will take place at 6pm on June 20 with details of how people can log in still being finalised.
Fisherman shares tales of wetting a line at Flat Rock over 40 years
NEVILLE Poynting got his start in fishing after his father, a professional fisherman, had him jump on board a river boat at the age of six. After returning from Sydney at the age of 40, he almost exclusively fished Flat Rock just north of Ballina. And over 40 years of fishing Flat Rock, he said he has seen some incredible sights, including arriving one morning to a trawler washed up on the rocks. He said he had seen grown men walk off Flat Rock with tears in their eyes after losing all their lures.
Getting medicinal cannabis no longer a ‘clandestine’ affair
THE world of medicinal cannabis has arrived and yet it still struggles to shake off the stigma associated with taking the drug. Ananda Clinic owner Dr Jamie Rickcord said many people were still unsure about what the process to obtain a medicinal cannabis prescription looked like. "Being started on a trial of medicinal cannabis is essentially the same as any other doctors appointment," he said. "You book in with your doctor just like any normal appointment.
Loss of 'incredible' mate leads to epic surfing challenge
IMAGINE getting up every day and trying to catch a minimum of three waves for 100 days no matter what the weather is, or how much surf rash you have. This is the challenge that three local surfers have set out before them to honour a best mate who passed away this year. Zak Condon, Jake Snellgrove, and Zac Wightman have bravely taken on the challenge of surfing beaches between Byron Bay and Ballina for a 100 days.
Can Lismore’s Italo Club be saved?
THE fate of the much-loved Italo-Australian Sports & Recreation Club is hanging in the balance, says the organisation’s president. Americo Melchior said they had come to the conclusion to shut the doors at a board meeting last Monday night. A final decision will be made at a special general member meeting in June. Mr Melchior ‒ who has worked at the club since he was 24 and is now 75 ‒ said the club held great history with the Italian and local community and was packed on Sundays.
10 years since a tornado changed Lennox Head forever
FOR Yani Murray, it only feels like yesterday that the tornado ripped apart her home as her mother was preparing to make her and her sister a hot chocolate before school. She was only 10 at the time and will never forget what happened. "It still feels like yesterday," Ms Murray said. "It doesn't feel like 10 years ago," she said. "When we talk about it in the street everyone seems to agree it feels so surreal that it has been 10 years already.
New uni class explores metaphorically possible futures
A NOVEL blend of science fiction and pandemic lockdown will give Southern Cross University Winter Law School students a unique perspective to their learning in July. One of the presenters, Dr Valentina Adami, an English Literature expert from the University of Verona, will present her course live from her study in Italy, where she has spent more than two months in lockdown.
The amazing life of a world-famous artist
INTERNATIONALLY renowned mural artist and Southern Cross University visual arts graduate, Guido van Helten, has the ability to create the most stunning portraits on structures often several stories high. His eye for detail and an incredible ability to turn photographic portraits into giant murals has not only won him international acclaim, but also taken him around the world on an adventure some could only dream of.
The amazing life of a world-famous artist
INTERNATIONALLY renowned mural artist and Southern Cross University visual arts graduate, Guido van Helten, has the ability to create the most stunning portraits on structures often several stories high. His eye for detail and an incredible ability to turn photographic portraits into giant murals has not only won him international acclaim, but also taken him around the world on an adventure some could only dream of.
The amazing life of a world-famous artist
INTERNATIONALLY renowned mural artist and Southern Cross University visual arts graduate, Guido van Helten, has the ability to create the most stunning portraits on structures often several stories high. His eye for detail and an incredible ability to turn photographic portraits into giant murals has not only won him international acclaim, but also taken him around the world on an adventure some could only dream of.
Doctors train to save lives from virus in ‘seconds’
A YOUNG man is in a critical condition with COVID-19 infection in his lungs. His only hope is to get on a ventilator at Byron Bay Hospital. The amount of oxygen in his blood is critically low and there's a chance he's about to have a cardiac arrest or get a brain injury. This is the scenario specialist clinicians are using to train in preparation for any second wave of patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) that may present at Byron Bay Hospital.
New uni class explores metaphorically possible futures
A NOVEL blend of science fiction and pandemic lockdown will give Southern Cross University Winter Law School students a unique perspective to their learning in July. One of the presenters, Dr Valentina Adami, an English Literature expert from the University of Verona, will present her course live from her study in Italy, where she has spent more than two months in lockdown.
New uni class explores metaphorically possible futures
A NOVEL blend of science fiction and pandemic lockdown will give Southern Cross University Winter Law School students a unique perspective to their learning in July. One of the presenters, Dr Valentina Adami, an English Literature expert from the University of Verona, will present her course live from her study in Italy, where she has spent more than two months in lockdown.
How ‘devil’s music’ can be fun and caring
IN HEARTS Wake has teamed up with Jamie Hails of Polaris for their new single and video ‘Hellbringer’. The single is the third release from the band’s upcoming 100% carbon offset album KALIYUGA available August 7, 2020. ‘Hellbringer’ features gleefully wicked guitar licks, mosh-friendly breakdowns and the anthemic choruses In Hearts Wake are known for.
How ‘devil’s music’ can be fun and caring
IN HEARTS Wake has teamed up with Jamie Hails of Polaris for their new single and video ‘Hellbringer’. The single is the third release from the band’s upcoming 100% carbon offset album KALIYUGA available August 7, 2020. ‘Hellbringer’ features gleefully wicked guitar licks, mosh-friendly breakdowns and the anthemic choruses In Hearts Wake are known for.
How ‘devil’s music’ can be fun and caring
IN HEARTS Wake has teamed up with Jamie Hails of Polaris for their new single and video ‘Hellbringer’. The single is the third release from the band’s upcoming 100% carbon offset album KALIYUGA available August 7, 2020. ‘Hellbringer’ features gleefully wicked guitar licks, mosh-friendly breakdowns and the anthemic choruses In Hearts Wake are known for.
How doctors train to save lives in ‘seconds’
A YOUNG man is in a critical condition with COVID-19 infection in his lungs. His only hope is to get on a ventilator at Byron Bay Hospital. The amount of oxygen in his blood is critically low and there's a chance he's about to have a cardiac arrest or get a brain injury. This is the scenario specialist clinicians are using to train in preparation for any second wave of patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) that may present at Byron Bay Hospital.
Unexpected discovery stops work on major project
WORK on Byron Bay's new bus interchange has been brought to a halt after an unexpected discovery. While the public car park was being excavated, contractors noticed evidence of shells under the removed material. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the Sydney Trains Unexpected Finds Protocol was followed by the contractor, who immediately stopped all work in the area and fenced off the potential archaeological find.
SCU graduate’s incredible coronavirus breakthrough
SOUTHERN Cross University nursing graduate Craig Burke and his team have developed real-time analytics software that is being used in the fight against coronavirus in England. As the chief executive of Patienteer, Mr Burke has put his experiences as a clinician and process analyst to good use by creating software to help better manage the flow of patients through the hospital system.
How doctors train to save lives in ‘seconds’
A YOUNG man is in a critical condition with COVID-19 infection in his lungs. His only hope is to get on a ventilator at Byron Bay Hospital. The amount of oxygen in his blood is critically low and there’s a chance he’s about to have a cardiac arrest or get a brain injury. This is the scenario specialist clinicians are using to train in preparation for any second wave of patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) that may present at Byron Bay Hospital.
SCU graduate’s incredible coronavirus breakthrough
SOUTHERN Cross University nursing graduate Craig Burke and his team have developed real-time analytics software that is being used in the fight against coronavirus in England. As the chief executive of Patienteer, Mr Burke has put his experiences as a clinician and process analyst to good use by creating software to help better manage the flow of patients through the hospital system.
How doctors train to save lives in ‘seconds’
A YOUNG man is in a critical condition with COVID-19 infection in his lungs. His only hope is to get on a ventilator at Byron Bay Hospital. The amount of oxygen in his blood is critically low and there’s a chance he’s about to have a cardiac arrest or get a brain injury. This is the scenario specialist clinicians are using to train in preparation for any second wave of patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) that may present at Byron Bay Hospital.
SCU graduate’s incredible coronavirus breakthrough
SOUTHERN Cross University nursing graduate Craig Burke and his team have developed real-time analytics software that is being used in the fight against coronavirus in England. As the chief executive of Patienteer, Mr Burke has put his experiences as a clinician and process analyst to good use by creating software to help better manage the flow of patients through the hospital system.
Unexpected discovery stops work on major project
WORK on Byron Bay's new bus interchange has been brought to a halt after an unexpected discovery. While the public car park was being excavated, contractors noticed evidence of shells under the removed material. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the Sydney Trains Unexpected Finds Protocol was followed by the contractor, who immediately stopped all work in the area and fenced off the potential archaeological find.
Parkway Drive reschedules Australian tour dates
PARKWAY Drive have rescheduled their upcoming Australian tour. The Viva The Underdogs Australian Revolution Tour, originally scheduled for June 2020, will now take place in July 2021 with special guests Hatebreed and Every Time I Die. The band put out the message to their fans letting them know the changed situation. “It may come as no surprise to you that the Viva The Underdogs Australian Revolution Tour will need to be postponed,” they said.
Parkway Drive reschedules Australian tour dates
PARKWAY Drive have rescheduled their upcoming Australian tour. The Viva The Underdogs Australian Revolution Tour, originally scheduled for June 2020, will now take place in July 2021 with special guests Hatebreed and Every Time I Die. The band put out the message to their fans letting them know the changed situation. “It may come as no surprise to you that the Viva The Underdogs Australian Revolution Tour will need to be postponed,” they said.
Why there’s a craze for medicinal mushrooms
FANCY some mushroom in your coffee? It might sounds offputting but it could have significant health benefits. The humble mushroom is increasingly becoming popular amongst health enthusiasts and those looking to give their immune response an extra kick. But there is a big difference between the mushroom on your dinner plate and the one with a five thousand-year tradition of use across Asia.
Whale watching tour operators face uncertain season
THE whale season is upon us and the whales are already swimming past our coast, signalling another incredible year of whale watching. The bad news is whale watching operators face a difficult season as social distancing regulations make it difficult to operate in a viable manner. One charter boat operator that is still able to take tours while adhering to social distancing regulations is Out of the Blue Adventures.
Whale watching tour operators face uncertain season
THE whale season is upon us and the whales are already swimming past our coast, signalling another incredible year of whale watching. The bad news is whale watching operators face a difficult season as social distancing regulations make it difficult to operate in a viable manner. One charter boat operator that is still able to take tours while adhering to social distancing regulations is Out of the Blue Adventures.
Whale watching tour operators face uncertain season
THE whale season is upon us and the whales are already swimming past our coast, signalling another incredible year of whale watching. The bad news is whale watching operators face a difficult season as social distancing regulations make it difficult to operate in a viable manner. One charter boat operator that is still able to take tours while adhering to social distancing regulations is Out of the Blue Adventures.
Why there’s a craze for medicinal mushrooms
FANCY some mushroom in your coffee? It might sounds offputting but it could have significant health benefits. The humble mushroom is increasingly becoming popular amongst health enthusiasts and those looking to give their immune response an extra kick. But there is a big difference between the mushroom on your dinner plate and the one with a five thousand-year tradition of use across Asia.
Whales are back on the move
AUSTRALIAN Eastern Humpback whales are on the move to the warmer waters and breeding grounds of the Great Barrier Reef. This year’s annual migration will be a different experience for whale watchers, with COVID-19 social distancing restrictions meaning fewer boats on the water. MORE NEWS: All the news from across the Northern Rivers impacting our environment Southern Cross University researcher Dr Wally Franklin said whales have started making their way past Byron Bay and into Queensland waters.
Whales are back on the move
AUSTRALIAN Eastern Humpback whales are on the move to the warmer waters and breeding grounds of the Great Barrier Reef. This year’s annual migration will be a different experience for whale watchers, with COVID-19 social distancing restrictions meaning fewer boats on the water. MORE NEWS: All the news from across the Northern Rivers impacting our environment Southern Cross University researcher Dr Wally Franklin said whales have started making their way past Byron Bay and into Queensland waters.
Whales are back on the move
AUSTRALIAN Eastern Humpback whales are on the move to the warmer waters and breeding grounds of the Great Barrier Reef. This year’s annual migration will be a different experience for whale watchers, with COVID-19 social distancing restrictions meaning fewer boats on the water. MORE NEWS: All the news from across the Northern Rivers impacting our environment Southern Cross University researcher Dr Wally Franklin said whales have started making their way past Byron Bay and into Queensland waters.
Why it’s about ‘more than just bees and honey’
WHEN we think of bees and bee pollination, we often only think of the honey that arrives on our table top. Rarely do we stop and reflect on how honey and bees could improve the quality of life for farmers in Indonesia or PNG. But that is exactly what Dr Schouten is focused on as Bees for Sustainable Livelihoods (B4SL) project manager at Southern Cross University.
Why it’s about ‘more than just bees and honey’
WHEN we think of bees and bee pollination, we often only think of the honey that arrives on our table top. Rarely do we stop and reflect on how honey and bees could improve the quality of life for farmers in Indonesia or PNG. But that is exactly what Dr Schouten is focused on as Bees for Sustainable Livelihoods (B4SL) project manager at Southern Cross University.
Why it’s about ‘more than just bees and honey’
WHEN we think of bees and bee pollination, we often only think of the honey that arrives on our table top. Rarely do we stop and reflect on how honey and bees could improve the quality of life for farmers in Indonesia or PNG. But that is exactly what Dr Schouten is focused on as Bees for Sustainable Livelihoods (B4SL) project manager at Southern Cross University.
Country artist writes new song in lockdown
FOR multi-talented artist, singer, and songwriter Jimmy Willing, the coronavirus has presented some unusual moments and has come at the end of a particularly challenging period. Jimmy Willing and the Real Gone Hickups were able to release their new album called 'Horse Operas' in October last year before the pandemic hit, but returned home from tour to the devastating fires.
Country artist writes new song in lockdown
FOR multi-talented artist, singer, and songwriter Jimmy Willing, the coronavirus has presented some unusual moments and has come at the end of a particularly challenging period. Jimmy Willing and the Real Gone Hickups were able to release their new album called 'Horse Operas' in October last year before the pandemic hit, but returned home from tour to the devastating fires.
Country artist writes new song in lockdown
FOR multi-talented artist, singer, and songwriter Jimmy Willing, the coronavirus has presented some unusual moments and has come at the end of a particularly challenging period. Jimmy Willing and the Real Gone Hickups were able to release their new album called 'Horse Operas' in October last year before the pandemic hit, but returned home from tour to the devastating fires.
How taking photos of bees can help the species
THE vital role that bees play in the earth's ecosystem is under the spotlight, as we celebrate World Bee Day on Wednesday, 20 May. This year, for the first time ever, the entire world is invited to play a part in a global count of pollinators leading up to World Bee Day. Anyone with a smartphone can download the World Bee Count app. Then, simply go outside (honouring all social distancing requirements of course) and start taking pictures of pollinators!.
How taking photos of bees can help the species
THE vital role that bees play in the earth's ecosystem is under the spotlight, as we celebrate World Bee Day on Wednesday, 20 May. This year, for the first time ever, the entire world is invited to play a part in a global count of pollinators leading up to World Bee Day. Anyone with a smartphone can download the World Bee Count app. Then, simply go outside (honouring all social distancing requirements of course) and start taking pictures of pollinators!.
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