Ohana Hale - Bangalow

05/06/2026

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🚨🔊‼️ Breeding season is here, and so is a long weekend 🐨🙏

June marks the start of koala breeding season in the Northern Rivers, when males begin moving through the region in search of a mate and young koalas are navigating unfamiliar roads and landscapes for the very first time. That means more koalas on the ground, crossing roads and turning up in unexpected places.

With more cars on the road this weekend, please take a little extra care. Slow down especially at dawn, dusk and after dark, and if you see a koala in trouble call us immediately. ⚠️📞 02 6622 1233

Every call could save a life. Please share with anyone hitting the road this weekend 💚
https://friendsofthekoala.org/koalas-and-cars/

24/05/2026

As the winner of the wellness category in our 100 best Aussie towns, Byron Bay is all about uplifting holistic experiences designed for restoration 🌊🧘‍♂️

Framed by ancient Gondwana rainforests and some of Australia’s most serene coastline, it offers visitors a peaceful pause shaped by bathhouses, boutiques and a bounty of outdoor adventures 🏄‍♂️🐚

18/02/2026

Open the paddock gates, Groovin The Moo is coming back into our lives in May 2026.

09/12/2025

✨Amazing 🌊🦈✨

27/11/2025

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AI historical photos bring Bangalow's past to life in a new film, with 200 images animated for a nostalgic community experience.

28/12/2024

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Byron Shire Council has recently created new Koala Zones on Broken Head Road, Coolamon Scenic Drive, and Coorabell Road (near Federal), with the installation of new vehicle activated signs and Koala Zone paint on the roads in these locations.

20/10/2024

02/10/2024

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It is school holidays in NSW and generally this means more traffic on our roads. The Northern Rivers has been hit with severe weather last week with high winds and heavy rainfall which may keep koalas higher up in the trees off roads. We ask you to please be extra vigilant - road signs may not be visible in flooded areas. Last week was a very difficult week for our team with five fatal car hits including a mum and her back young boy. It is devastating, senseless and disastrous to our koala populations. Please, please slow down and watch out for our beloved koalas, we really dislike sharing these posts because there is enough heartache but sometimes it's unavoidable. Our rescue hotline is open 24/7 so please if you see a sick, injured or orphaned koala call us immediately.

✅ Report every koala you see close to or on a road to the 24/7 Friends of the Koala Inc. rescue hotline (6622 1233) immediately, whether they appear healthy, injured or dead. This could save their life or the life of a joey in their pouch.
✅ Save our number to your phone so you are ready to report any sightings or accidents: 6622 1233. https://friendsofthekoala.org/koalas-and-cars/