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Blue skies for Bluesfest day 1
If yesterday at Bluesfest was anything to go by, it's going to be an incredible event and with the weather holding, (so far) the Easter weekend's future is looking bright.
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Heavy traffic on M1 predicted over Easter long weekend
Bottlenecks in Northern NSW are predicted to occur at Coffs Harbour and Tugun over the Easter long weekend. This is expected to be further impacted by work on the Pacific Highway just north of the Queensland border.
Carrying and passing the torch
With eight USA Blues Music Award nominations, career tour dates in 20 countries, and her recent induction into the Blues Victoria Hall of Fame, Fiona Boyes is a relentless and curious musical explorer.
Fresh air federal funds for Northern Rivers schools in need
Eighteen schools in the Northern Rivers division of Richmond have received $25,000 each as part of the federal government’s School Upgrade Fund, Labor Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said last week.
Richmond MP again called on for immediate Gaza ceasefire
On Saturday, March 16 Northern Rivers Friends of Palestine unfurled a 20m scroll with the names of murdered children and host a ‘die-in’ action at the office of the federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot (Labor).
Floodplains
We need a serious talk about development on floodplains with more creativity and sophistication. The recent discussion about development...
Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod
If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit.
Stories about "Lennox Head":
Purple Day is coming, for epilepsy awareness
More than 250,000 Australians are living with epilepsy. Lennox Head's Katie Gatland sat down with the Echo to help everyone better understand what Purple Day and epilepsy awareness is all about.
Last Lennox Market on 31 March
Byron Markets was awarded a five-year licence to run the Lennox Head market in January 2021 but they are calling it quits at the end of March after just two years.
More recycled material for Lennox road improvements
Lennox Head's latest road resurfacing projects are benefiting from leading edge recycling technology, converting waste to useful new life
New $19 million Lennox hotel plans on show
The once sleepy seaside town of Lennox Head, like so many others, continues to undergo a rapid facelift with plans for a new three-storey hotel the latest on show.
Lennox Head’s Joel Taylor recognised
Ballina Shire's Citizen of the Year was recently announced as Joel Taylor. A Lennox local since birth, Mr Taylor has made quite an impact in the world of surfing and beyond.
Amber blue-green algae alert for Lake Ainsworth
Slicks and scums should be avoided when present as they are areas of concentrated algae and may present a health risk.
Celebration Day in Brunswick Heads
Hundreds gathered in Brunswick Heads this morning to celebrate Country.
Local legends nominated for awards in Ballina
For this year's Australia Day Awards, Ballina Shire Council has received forty nominations across the seven categories of Young Citizen, Senior Citizen, Volunteer, Sporting Achievement, Environmental, Arts and Culture, and Community Event of 2023.
Search for missing swimmer at Lennox Head suspended
Police have suspended a multi-agency search in waters off Lennox Head.
Man dies when car hits tree – Lennox Head
A man has died when his car left the road and hit a tree near Lennox Head on the afternoon of Saturday, 23 December.
Byron Echo
Retired local professor launches book on grief
A leading international thinker and researcher in the development of innovative sport coaching and physical education teaching has returned home to Byron Bay and is launching his first non-academic book, 'Grief and Growth', on April 4 at The Book Room in Byron.
Local News
Resilient Lismore’s ‘Repair to Return’ funding
On the eve of the second anniversary of the second devastating flood in 2022, Resilient Lismore has welcomed the finalisation of its funding deed with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, which will enable the continuation of its ‘Repair to Return’ program.
Editorial
Editorial – Joyous propaganda!
The NSW Labor government marked its one year in office this week with a jubilant statement of achievements issued from Macquarie Street HQ.
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Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads
A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.