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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 laid cause to 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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Press release vs Save Wallum views
The Echo editor (page 1, 10 April) might need to consider the role of a journalist – particularly that...
Man saved by Marine Rescue NSW after vessel capsized on Bruns Bar
A rapid response by Marine Rescue Brunswick volunteers has saved a man’s life after his 4.9 metre boat rolled on Brunswick Bar this morning.
Getting ready for the 24/25 bush fire season
This year’s official NSW Bush Fire Danger Period closed on March 21. Essential Energy says its thoughts are now turned toward to the 2024-25 season, and it has begun surveying its powerlines in and around the North Coast region.
New Brighton parking
To quote a Joni Mitchell song, ‘They paved paradise and put in a parking lot’ – this adequately describes...
Not enough letters like this about Gaza in The Echo?
The Echo’s studied indifference to the plight of the Palestinians and its reluctance to publish letters on the subject...
Cartoon of the week – 17 April, 2024
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Stories about "NRRRL":
Bombers knock Red Devils out of league finals
Byron Bay have been bundled out of the 2022 NRRRL by a tenacious Evans Head who won last Sunday’s match 22–21 at Red Devil Park.
Red Devils closing in on the top five
The Byron Bay Red Devils kept their chances of a final’s berth alive last Sunday when they beat the Tweed Coast Raiders 35–26 in round 10 of the NRRRL, playing at home.
No splendour in the farce for NRRRL
Story and photo John Campbell
Every year, the Byron Bay Red Devils ask that their bye be allocated to the weekend of Splendour in...
Red Devil women undefeated in new tag-league competition
Shannon Hulbert
A tag rugby league competition started a month ago in the region and the Red Devils have had three wins from three so...
Byron Devils score big win over Mullumbimby in league derby
John Campbell
The Byron Bay Red Devils enjoyed their first win of the 2017 season when they romped home against a lacklustre Mullumbimby side 36–4.
As...
Mustangs prepare for grand final after death of teammate
The Murwillumbah Mustangs are preparing themselves for a grand final match against Cudgen despite the death of their teammate Grant Cook during the semi-final against the Casino Cougars on Sunday afternoon.
Man dies during rugby league match at Murwillumbah
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after the death of a man during a rugby league match at Murwillumbah yesterday (Sunday September 11).
So near and yet so far for Devils against comp frontrunners
Winning becomes a habit. The Evans Head Bombers, an honest but not outstanding team, have acquired it. Byron Bay’s Red Devils have gone cold turkey on it.
Cometh the hour, cometh capitulation
My dad was a man of few words, but he had an expression: ‘what you need is a good kick up the arse’.
Cougars’ composure in wet leaves Devils down but not bowed
All of a sudden, the threat of the wooden spoon looms larger than the prospect of a finals berth for the Byron Bay Red Devils.
Local News
Celebrating Tweed Museums 20th anniversary with all and everything
A stunning new exhibition has opened to celebrate the Tweed Galleries 20th anniversary – Omnia: all and everything.
Byron Echo
Wallum ponds
There are currently two proposed developments in the Byron Shire that will endanger, if not locally exterminate, frog species.
Many frog species are endangered by...
Local News
Man dies in hospital following an E-bike crash – Byron Bay
A man has died in hospital following an E bike crash in Byron Bay earlier this month.
Local News
Connecting people, rivers, and the night sky in Kyogle
The youth of Kyogle were asked what their number one priority was and they said it was ‘is looking after the health of the river and they want to be involved in healing it’.
