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Police out in force over the ANZAC Day weekend with double demerit points

Anzac Day memorials and events are being held around the country and many people have decided to couple this with a long weekend. 
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Splendour Estate

Unfortunately, no more, but all is not lost! They own the land, and Byron Shire is crying out for...
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Rebuilding communities from Lennox and Evans Head to Coraki and Woodburn

In February and March 2022, our region was subject to a series of weather events that causeed one of the nation’s worst recorded flood disasters. The economic impact of a natural disaster can be felt far beyond the damage to housing and infrastructure.
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The Byron Shire Echo

EveryoneReadsTheEcho-320pxSince 1986 The Echo has been the voice of the Byron Shire. This independent free weekly newspaper covers the news and events of a thriving, unique and colourful north coast community. Offering much more than just local news, the Byron Echo is home to a rich selection of quality content, including regular political and social commentary from guest columnists Andrew P Street, retired magistrate David Heilpern, Indigenous Professor Bob Morgan and Margo Kingston.

Mungo MacCallum‘s authoritative political commentary was a key part of The Echo’s independent voice, until his death in 2020.

The Echo has a lively selection of letters to the editor, thought-provoking articles, and Mandy Nolan‘s comprehensive entertainment coverage in Seven including a gig guide of what’s on in Byron Bay. There is also the Good Life food, wine and travel section including Byron area restaurant reviews, the Good Taste restaurant guide, service directory, classified ads, real estate and much more.

Find past editions going back as far as 2005 in our print archives.

Byron Shire Echo issue 38.46 – April 24, 2024

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In this Issue:

Splendour Estate

Unfortunately, no more, but all is not lost! They own the land, and Byron Shire is crying out for houses. Splendour Estate sounds good. A hundred plus homes for sale. Andrew Hunter, Bangalow

Andrew Hunter, Bangalow - 0

Beacon’s bright spark

The wonderful new laundry opening in Bangalow is a good news story of hope and employment – that was ‘opened’ by our prime minister and our invisible federal member who never usually ventures beyond the Tweed. Perhaps there is an...

Carole Gamble, Mullumbimby - 0

Alice Springs kids

I don’t know why these kids are doing what they are doing in Alice Springs. What pissed me off was hearing the federal member Jacinta Price saying ‘send in the riot squad’. Yes, typical Liberal party reaction to this...

Paul Brecht, MacLean  - 0

Laugh or cry

Does no one laugh hysterically, sneer contemptuously, or cry inconsolably, when one is confronted by the following words of a reporter (Stephen Rice, Weekender, Australian, 6-7/4/24) ‘the descent into farce may have reached its apex…’? Charitably, one might just sigh...

J Rose, Mullumbimby - 0

Soapbox too ‘extreme’

One minute Mandy Nolan blames Queenslanders, now she blames all men for her condition of fear (Soapbox: Shopping Centres Scare Me).  OMG, I know it’s a Soapbox for her, and the copy was probably written in great haste to meet...

Duncan  Holmes, Byron Bay - 0

Behind Paul Watson

The accusation of Paul Watson being ‘a traitor to the cause’ of marine conservation is possibly the most ludicrous and risible statement ever published in The Echo. Having been alongside Paul for many years around the world at International Whaling...

Howie Cooke, South Golden Beach - 0

Geologist warns groundwater resource is ‘shrinking’

A new book about Australian groundwater, soil and water has been published by geologist Philip John Brown.

The Echo - 3

Families and children left struggling after government fails flood recovery commitments

The recovery process following the February 2022 flood has been slow, and many people are still struggling to regain normality in their lives. 

Bella Clay - 2

Emergency services on show April 27

Emergency services will be on show in Banner Park, Brunswick Heads on Saturday April 27 from 9am until 2pm.

The Echo - 0

Editorial – For King and Country

As the Edwardian period ended (1901–1914), the new era of WWI saw the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzacs) land around Ari Burnu on the western side of the Gallipoli peninsula. 

Hans Lovejoy - 4

Dune regeneration

On all other coastal beaches where councils are working to prevent sand loss by rowing their dunes, such signage reads DUNE REGENERATION AREA, not bush regeneration. Byron Shire Council are trying to grow a forest on the 100-year-old dunes...

Jan Hackett, Byron Bay - 0

Blockades continue as councillors wave next Wallum certificate through

A second subdivision works certificate for the Wallum estate was signed off by a majority of councillors last week, who again argued that they have no legal standing to further impede an approved development.

Paul Bibby - 7

Ancient brewing tradition honoured

An annual event and brewing ritual to honour ancient brewing traditions was held at Stone & Wood’s Byron brewery last week.

The Echo - 0

Cycling safety

Why are police turning a blind eye to cycling safety? On Saturday night a young man came off his e-bike on Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay (see p4) and has since tragically passed away. I have watched in amazement as police...

Kirsten Chambers, Federal - 0

User-pays petrol

Isn’t it about time that it’s user-pays for petrol? Including the cost of carbon capture, and storage as rock (mineral carbonation). Try paying Climeworks to compensate for the fossil you burn. Sapoty Brook, Main Arm

Sapoty Brook, Main Arm - 0

2022 flood data quietly made public  

The long-awaited state government analysis of the 2022 flood in the shire’s north is now available on the SES website.

Hans Lovejoy - 1

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Couching an Opinion

The Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins case was never about establishing whether or not Lehrmann raped Higgins. It was about Brittany. She was established as not ‘the perfect victim’ so we overlooked the blazingly obvious fact that Bruce Lehrmann was ‘the perfect perpetrator’. An entitled, compulsive wrecking ball of cocaine, $400 steaks, free rent and very very expensive massages.

Mandy Nolan - 7

Cartoon of the week – 24 April, 2024

The letters deadline for The Echo is noon Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. The publication of letters is at the discretion of the letters editor.

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Sweet and sour doughnuts

Victoria Cosford ‘It’s probably a good thing I don’t have a sweet tooth,’ says Megan. I’ve called in at the pop-up shop/bakehouse at Mullumbimby Industry Estate where for the last six years Megan Hunter has been baking, refining and perfecting her...

The Echo - 0

Foodie road-trip paradise: Harvest Food Trail

Calling all food and farm enthusiasts, the iconic Harvest Food Trail is happening soon, over four days from May 2-5. It’s your chance to embark on a delicious self-drive adventure through the heart of the Northern Rivers. Imagine winding down...

The Echo - 0

Buzz Byron Bay, brewing unforgettable moments with a tuk-tuk twist

In the charming coastal haven of Byron Bay, where laid-back vibes meet bespoke experiences, there’s a new buzz in town – literally. Enter Buzz Byron Bay, a local, family-owned mobile tuk-tuk on wheels that is redefining the art of...

The Echo - 0

Cape Byron Distillery release world-first macadamia cask whisky

S Haslam The parents of Cape Byron Distillery CEO Eddie Brook established the original macadamia farm that you can see from the distillery at St Helena, above Byron. The nuts go into Brookfarm’s muesli and other, even more exciting products, such...

The Echo - 0

Heart and Song Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra with soprano, Gaynor Morgan

Join us for an enchanting afternoon as Byron Music Society proudly presents ‘Heart and Song.’ Prepare to be immersed in a program meticulously crafted by the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra, showcasing a world premiere composition. Well-known soprano, Gaynor Morgan, will be premiering a setting of poems by Seamus Heaney and Robert Graves, skilfully arranged for soprano, harp, cello and string orchestra by prominent Northern Rivers musician Nicholas Routley.

The Echo - 0

Heavy music with a bang!

Heavy music is back at The Northern this week, with a bang! Regular Backroom legends Dead Crow and Mudwagon are joined by Dipodium and Northern Rivers locals Liminal and Puff – the plan is to raise the roof on Thursday at The Northern. This is definitely a night, and a mosh, not to miss. Entry is free!

The Echo - 0

It’s MardiGrass!

This year is Nimbins 32nd annual MardiGrass and you’d reckon by now ‘weed’ be left alone. The same helicopter raids, the disgusting, and completely unfair, saliva testing of drivers, and we’re still not allowed to grow our own plants. We can all access legal buds via a doctor, most of it imported from Canada, but we can’t grow our own. There’s something very wrong there.

The Echo - 0
Local News

15 camping groups ‘moved on’ in Tweed Shire

The Echo - 0
Local police say they’ll continue to work with the Tweed Shire Council to reduce anti-social behaviour after a two-day blitz last week that included campers told to move on.
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Splendour Estate

Andrew Hunter, Bangalow - 0
Unfortunately, no more, but all is not lost! They own the land, and Byron Shire is crying out for houses. Splendour Estate sounds good....
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Byron Echo

Beacon’s bright spark

Carole Gamble, Mullumbimby - 0
The wonderful new laundry opening in Bangalow is a good news story of hope and employment – that was ‘opened’ by our prime minister...
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Local News

Search continues for missing Tweed man

The Echo - 0
Local police say officers, the State Emergency Services [SES] and family members of missing Tweed Shire man Patrick Liedke are continuing their search.
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