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A sausage sizzle at Brunswick Heads Surf Life Saving Club to thank volunteers for raising money for the first stage of the clubhouse.

The state’s surf clubs are struggling, and sausage sizzles won’t cut it any more

About two-thirds of NSW surf clubs need upgrades, repairs or new buildings as they near the end of their lives. These are the challenges they face.

  • Julie Power

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Saint Maries pizzeria and wine bar.

Saint Maries

The spot for puffy-crusted pizzas topped with quality ingredients.

  • Sarah Norris
Trouble San overlooks the Brunswick River.

Trouble San

Sashimi and skewers across from the Brunswick River.

  • Sarah Norris
The outdoor seating at Old Maids.

Old Maids

A local favourite for Hawaiian burgers and brekkie rolls.

  • Sarah Norris
Hotel Brunswick is a 20-minute drive north of Byron Bay.

Brunswick Hotel

A riverfront pub with a sprawling beer garden.

  • Sarah Norris
Bush Ice-Creamery in Brunswick Head.

Bush Ice-Creamery

This might just be the best ice-cream in New South Wales.

  • David Matthews
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Horsley Park Tavern is up for sale.

Famous Western Sydney watering hole on the block for the first time

The Horsley Park Tavern, built brick by brick – all 200,000 of them – by the late Valentine Lubec, is finally up for sale. Meanwhile, a boutique hotel in northern NSW spruiks its extensive renovation to buyers.

  • Carolyn Cummins
Chef Daiki Shigeta’s signature ramen with hand-cut rye noodles.
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Roco Ramen & Sake

Considered local with sake and drinks geared for a menu packed with umami.

Slow-roasted lamb tacos with zucchini pico de gallo and salsa morita.
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La Casita

Fun-time taqueria and mezcal bar.

A chicken pack at Birds of Paradise in Brunswick Heads.
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Birds of Paradise Rotisserie

The humble chicken shop gets the love it deserves.