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Brunswick 30 has been delivered to Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour
Following successful sea trials at Yamba the Brunswick 30 was delivered to Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour on Wednesday, May 15.
What do young people want and what do they think needs to change?
The ‘Your Voice, Our Future’ survey has been launched and is asking young people to put forward their views on what is important to them.
Conciliation meeting over Broadwater floodplain development terminated
Richmond Valley Council refused a development application for a 60-lot residential development on flood-prone land on Rileys Hill Road, Broadwater, close to the Richmond River in October 2023.
Pickleball takes Alstonville by storm as new courts open
Alstonville now boasts tournament-standard pickleball courts that opened to an enthusiastic crowd and players last Saturday despite the rain.
Is Kyogle Council misrepresenting changes to Private Native Forestry approvals?
The Kyogle Environment Group has challenged Kyogle Council’s presumption thatapplying for a Private Native Forestryplan from both Local Land Services and Council ‘essentially duplicates the assessment’.
Mandy Nolan
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: It’s a Sign
Someone is taking down signs. You know who you are. Right now, I bet you are sitting at home with a bunch of corflutes from the Byron Comedy Festival, and a bunch of other local events, feeling powerful in your sad fight against fun.
General Interest
Australia’s Environment Report card not looking good
2023 was a 'year of opposites' for Australia’s environment, but despite conditions fluctuating between wet and dry, overall conditions remain stable following a bumper year in 2022, according to the latest Australia’s Environment Report, led by the Australian National University.
People becoming severely ill at home due to heat
People experiencing financial and social disadvantage are struggling to keep their homes cool in summer and becoming seriously unwell from the heat, new ACOSS research has found.
Styx Valley forest protest renews call for climate action in Tasmania
With Tasmanians set to go to the polls on 23 March, the Bob Brown Foundation has called for the next Tasmanian government to take real climate action by protecting all native forests that are left standing and restoring degraded forests.
Entertainment
It’s the Byron Caper!
Like your entertainment served up with delicious food and booze? Then this one’s for you! Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival is thrilled to announce the return of the ‘Dinner & Show’ at Brunswick Picture House for two nights only on Saturday, 18 May and Sunday, 19 May.
Summer of Harold
In a change of pace, the Uki Moon Theatre are excited to announce their first production for 2024 – the comedic trio of plays, Summer of Harold, by award-winning playwright Hilary Bell and directed by Penny Irving.
Retrospective
The end of fun: David Lovejoy concludes the story of the The Echo’s early years
While the drama of general manager Max Eastcott’s departure was playing out, The Echo passed its tenth birthday, and we marked the jubilee with a fourth awards night.
Conciliation meeting over Broadwater floodplain development terminated
Richmond Valley Council refused a development application for a 60-lot residential development on flood-prone land on Rileys Hill Road, Broadwater, close to the Richmond River in October 2023.
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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: It’s a Sign
Someone is taking down signs. You know who you are. Right now, I bet you are sitting at home with a bunch of corflutes from the Byron Comedy Festival, and a bunch of other local events, feeling powerful in your sad fight against fun.
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Big tech, porn, violence and young blokes
I know it’s time we talked. The trouble is, I don’t know exactly what to say. But let’s try this...
Is Kyogle Council misrepresenting changes to Private Native Forestry approvals?
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The Kyogle Environment Group has challenged Kyogle Council’s presumption thatapplying for a Private Native Forestryplan from both Local Land Services and Council ‘essentially duplicates the assessment’.
Foodie fest on the table
Food and culture takes centre stage this week, as Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival returns May 17 to 26.
Byron Shire tops NSW for homelessness
The latest data from the NSW government’s 2024 Street Count has revealed a stark and troubling reality for Byron Shire, which now accounts for the largest number of rough sleepers in NSW. This highlights the urgent need for support for local homeless services like the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre, Fletcher Street Cottage and other homeless services like Liberation Larder.
Letters
Question defence!
Thank you David Lowe, for drawing attention to $50 billion more defence spending.
I add these points:
At least six to...
National Service
I have to say that having been conscripted into the army in 1970 I couldn’t disagree more with Peter...
Main Arm roads
Dear Tamara, I was at the meeting last night where we heard of Byron Council’s frustrations with the NSW...
Concerns over Piggery plans
As a long-term resident of Skinners Shoot, I am writing to express my concern that the article ‘Piggery plans...
Death wish
Money that should be spent on decarbonisation is being spent on catastrophe repairs. We are putting out the fire...
Politics
Further to T Sharples’ letter (Echo, May 1) Justine Elliot has never been a good representative for her electorate...
Local News
Pickleball takes Alstonville by storm as new courts open
Alstonville now boasts tournament-standard pickleball courts that opened to an enthusiastic crowd and players last Saturday despite the rain.
No room for koalas in budget?
Friends of the Koala is not impressed by the lack of provision for wildlife protection in the federal budget announced last night, as species including the koala move closer to extinction.
Motorcyclist flown to hospital from New Italy
At about 3pm yesterday, Tuesday 14 May, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to the Pacific Highway, New Italy following reports of a motorcyclist suffering serious leg injuries after collision with a barrier.
Local housing prices down over 20 per cent
The region has seen falling house prices, new data from CoreLogic suggests.
Current Print Edition
Byron Shire Echo issue 38.49 – May 15, 2024
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Foodie fest on the table
Food and culture takes centre stage this week, as Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival returns May 17 to 26.
Beware the Trojan Pig
The article in last’s week’s Echo (‘Piggery plans on...
Feudalism alive
The increasingly restrictive parking at New Brighton shows feudalism...
Hola Amigxs!
Organisers are really excited to announce the second installment of the Mahico Festival at the home of the Blues Festival, The Green Room, on Saturday, June 8, over the King’s birthday long weekend.
Sport
Rainbow Dragons turn it on at Kalang regatta
The Rainbow Dragons (Lennox Head-Ballina) successfully competed in the Kalang Dragon Boat Regatta at...
Red Devils on fire at top of local rugby league
The Byron Bay Red Devils have made it four out of four across three...
Northern rivers surfers help Australia win the World Junior Surfing Championships
Fingal Head surfer Dane Henry has won an individual gold to help Australia claim...
Locals take state awards at Byron Bay Triathlon
The Byron Tri Club had a successful Byron Triathlon despite the waterlogged conditions last...
Good Life
Marlivale Farm
Victoria Cosford
Mac’s face lights up as he describes the rice fields near Nimbin, home...
When Miriam Margoyles came to the Byron Farmers Market
Actress, author and British-Australian documentarian Miriam Margoyles recently launched her latest ABC docuseries, Impossibly...
Husk: Tweed pioneers in rum and gin
The picturesque Husk Distillery is just an enjoyable 45-minute drive north of Byron, in the Tweed Valley, and is a wonderful place to visit if you like gin – it’s the home of the popular and innovative Ink Gin, and other gins made with local botanicals. Also, if you like rum and would like to try something really worthwhile, it’s also the pioneering home of Australia’s first farm-to-bottle rum, made entirely from sugar cane grown onsite.
Mother’s Day: farmers’-market style
Each of us is the product of one: without them we would never have existed. If only for this fact, mothers should be celebrated – and this Mother’s Day, consider serving up a three-course feast for the mother in your life, most of the ingredients springing from a visit to the farmers’ market.
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