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Youth crime is increasing – what to do?
There is something strange going on with youth crime in rural and regional Australia. Normally, I treat hysterical rising delinquency claims with a pinch of salt – explicable by an increase in police numbers, or a headline-chasing tabloid, or a right-wing politician.
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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...
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.
Press release vs Save Wallum views
The Echo editor (page 1, 10 April) might need to consider the role of a journalist – particularly that...
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...
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...
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...
Stories about "Rebels":
Rebels drug suppliers to pay Qld $28m
A Qld court has ordered that two men who supplied drugs to the Rebels Motorcycle Club must pay the state $14 million each.
Further charges laid against Ballina bikies
Two alleged Rebels bikies are facing further charges of manufacturing methylamphetime (Speed and Ice) as police continue a crackdown on outlaw motorcycle gang activies.
Police target bikies in dawn raids across the north coast
Update: At least seven alleged members of an outlawed bikie gang have been arrested in police raids across the north coast today that allegedly netted half-a-million dollars worth of drugs and numerous sawn-off firearms.
Police raid Tweed bikie clubhouse
Police have raided a Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang's clubhouse in Tweed Heads as part on investigations into the alleged unlawful sale of alcohol.
Alleged Ballina bikie facing sexual assault charges
A man believed to be a member of the Ballina chapter of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang is facing 23 charges for allegedly sexually assaulting his former partner in Toowoomba last month.
Cops taser Rebels ‘leader’ in Ballina pub
Police tasered and arrested a man they claim is the Ballina president of the Rebels motorbike club at the Henry Rous Hotel in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Bangalow bikie in court again
A man police allege is the Sergeant at Arms of the Ballina Chapter of the Rebels motor cycle club appeared in Southport Magistrates Court yesterday to face a range of new police charges.
Bangalow man in solitary confinement
Bangalow resident Jamie Adams has languished in solitary confinement in a Queensland prison for two days following his arrest on the Gold Coast on Wednesday.
Guns, drug lab in Bangalow
Police arrested five people yesterday and found what they allege is a methamphetamine lab a suburban street of Bangalow as a result of cross-border crime-gang investigations.
Ballina bikies ‘exporting’ drugs to Qld
Police say they have smashed a cross-border drug smuggling operation allegedly involving the Ballina chapter of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang .
Local News
Coffs Harbour man charged for alleged online grooming of young girl
Sex Crimes Squad detectives have charged a Coffs Harbour man for alleged online grooming offences under Strike Force Trawler.
Byron Echo
Blockades continue as councillors wave next Wallum certificate through
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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.
Byron Echo
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.
National News
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.
