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New data reveals NSW social housing waitlist blowout

A fresh analysis by Homelessness NSW reveals where people are waiting the longest for social housing, sparking calls to double the supply of social homes and boost services funding.

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Ignite your creativity at Mullum Laneways Festival

This year’s Mullum Laneways Festival, to be held on May 4 and 5, promises to be a feast for the senses, set to captivate visitors of all ages. On Sunday, May 5 everyone is encouraged to immerse themselves in the heart of the Festival, as Burringbar Street is transformed into a vibrant tapestry of music, dance, art, and more.This is a free event, funded by local sponsorship and a gala fundraising event on Saturday, May 4.

A quiet day in Bruns after arrests and lock-ons

Though no machinery arrived at Wallum this morning, contractors and police were on the development site at Brunswick Heads as well as dozens of Save Wallum protesters. 

A grim commemoration

US President Jo Biden, responding to a question, made the comment that the US is considering the dropping of...

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...

Anti-Israel bias

Many locals have approached me to say how shocked they are at the extreme anti-Israel bias that is expressed...

New insights into great white shark behaviour off California coast

Marine scientists using tracking devices have been able to shine a spotlight on the behaviour of great white sharks...

Peace, Love and Pets Photo Competition

Pets-page

Is your pet cute…
or does it have a face only a mother could love?

Thank you to all our readers who sent in photos of their pets, and thank you to all the readers who voted in our survey.

This competition has now CLOSED.

The owners of the two winning pets (Cookie and Little Miss Tiffany) have won a $50 voucher to spend in one of the businesses advertising in the Pets Feature from last week’s Byron Echo, as will the winning voter who has won a double pass to Byron Palace Cinemas. The winners will be notified by email and announced in the Byron Echo of November 18.

Good luck!

Bundy
Bundy
Coco
Coco
Cookie
Cookie
Cooper
Cooper
Feathers
Feathers
Fly
Fly
Golden-Eyes
Golden-Eyes
Goobie
Goobie
Harvey
Harvey
Honey
Honey
I-dream-of-prawns-001
I-dream-of-prawns-001
Jazz-in-the-car
Jazz-in-the-car
Leelu
Leelu
Lilli_Lebovits
Lilli_Lebovits
Lilli_Lebovits2
Lilli_Lebovits2
Lilli_Lebovits3
Lilli_Lebovits3
Little-Miss-Tiffany
Little-Miss-Tiffany
Marley
Marley
Melanie_Taylor
Melanie_Taylor
Minky
Minky
Mitch-&-Jacko
Mitch-&-Jacko
Molly
Molly
Mr_Dashley
Mr_Dashley
Peaceful_Loving_Pet
Peaceful_Loving_Pet
Possum
Possum
Ruby
Ruby
Sandy
Sandy
Wilba
Wilba
Winnie
Winnie
Young-Jaz
Young-Jaz
Frankie
Frankie
Peppi
Peppi
Storm
Storm
Milo_in_a_hat
Milo
Rainbow-Nose!
Rainbow nose
Hector
Hector
The_Wild_One
The Wild One

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Domestic violence service calls for urgent action to address crisis

Relationships Australia NSW is calling for urgent intervention from the NSW government to address men’s violence against women, following the horrific murder of Molly Ticehurst.

Menacing dog declaration revoked

After an emotional deputation from the owner of the dog involved, Ballina Shire Council has this morning revoked a menacing dog declaration for the kelpie Lilo, which was brought into effect following a bite in July 2022.

More Byron CBD height exceedance approved

Two multi-storey mixed-use developments with a combined value of $36.2 million have been approved for the centre of Byron Bay, despite both exceeding height limits for that part of the Shire.

eSafety commissioner granted legal injunction as X refuses to hide violent content

Australia’s Federal Court has granted the eSafety commissioner a two-day legal injunction to compel X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, to hide posts showing graphic content of the Wakeley church stabbing in Sydney.