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New tourism plan for Lismore region
In a move aimed at bolstering Lismore's visitor economy, Lismore City Council has greenlit a roadmap to navigate the region towards tourism growth.
New charitable funding round opens
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation’s first funding round for 2024 opens today, Tuesday 19 March, with more than $500,000 available for local community groups and charities with new and existing projects.
Ballina burnout workshops to support local community
The Northern Rivers community will have an opportunity to learn from leading burnout experts across March and April in a series of free workshops presented by Ballina Shire Council.
Disaster recovery needs to meet children’s needs: report
Children and young people living in the region’s temporary emergency pod villages have been exposed to community and domestic violence, drug-affected residents, and arguments between neighbours, a year long study has found.
Lights will always be on at Main Arm’s Kohinur Hall
After being badly damaged during the 2022 floods, the much-loved Kohinur Hall is once again starting to live up to its reputation for being the arts and cultural hub of the Main Arm community.
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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Reach Beyond
One in 12 people over 65 are living with dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease, but is a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with doing everyday activities. It’s actually no longer called dementia, but Major Neurocognitive Disorder (MND).
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
Concerned about climate change and societal collapse?
Join a Q&A with Jem Bendell for one night only in Byron Bay – Professor of Sustainability, Jem Bendell, was one of the first to directly name and speak out about what the climate crisis means for our civilisation. His seminal paper Deep Adaptation started a global movement by that name as well as inspiring the creation of Extinction Rebellion.
They’re wild and they’re back!
Wild Marmalade return to the Beach Hotel this week for a free Sunday session – if you don’t know Wild Marmalade then you are in for a treat. The world’s original didgeridoo and drum band certainly know how to spin the dial to 11 and get the high vibes rolling. They will be joined by Tijuana Cartel front man and guitar virtuoso, Paul A George; this is sure to be an epic afternoon of groove.
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.
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.
State of destruction
Tasmanians go to the polls next weekend, in an early election brought on by Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockcliff, whose party has fractured during its ten years in office but is currently warning voters not to elect a Labor minority government, which he's been calling a 'Coalition of Chaos'.
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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Reach Beyond
One in 12 people over 65 are living with dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease, but is a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with doing everyday activities. It’s actually no longer called dementia, but Major Neurocognitive Disorder (MND).
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New tourism plan for Lismore region
In a move aimed at bolstering Lismore's visitor economy, Lismore City Council has greenlit a roadmap to navigate the region towards tourism growth.
New charitable funding round opens
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation’s first funding round for 2024 opens today, Tuesday 19 March, with more than $500,000 available for local community groups and charities with new and existing projects.
Tech companies grilled on how they are tackling terror and violent extremism
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has issued legal notices to Google, Meta, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, Telegram and Reddit requiring each company to report on steps they are taking to protect Australians from terrorist and violent extremist material and activity.
Letters
Future cedar cutters?
Are subcontractors to Clarence Property the cedar cutters of 2024?
Lets put this in economic terms. Subcontractors: you are trading...
Wallum works
With the recent issuing to the developer, Clarence Properties, of a subdivision works certificate, the fate of the Wallum...
Will rejected developments, now included in the TGHMS, destroy the Tweed Shire
It is unfortunate the Tweed Growth Management and Housing Strategy – draft Options Paper (TGMHS) is mired in much...
What’s Mullum?
Having worked at the Ford dealership in Mullum while my wife ran an art and craft shop in Mullum,...
Cartoon of the week – 13 March, 2024
The letters deadline for The Echo is noon Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. The publication of letters is at the discretion of the letters editor.
Water meter outrage
The Echo’s article about the Rous County Council (RCC) water meter flowback prevention device was very timely. We are...
Local News
17 short films on ‘making’ to hit the screen in Murwillumbah
Join in the upcoming short film festival at the Regent Cinema in Murwillumbah is looking at uncovering the traditions, skills and consequences of ‘making’.
Surf’s up for World Pro Adaptive Titles in Byron
Favourable conditions are expected for the World Pro-Adaptive Surfing Titles 2024, to be held at Byron Bay’s Main Beach from today.
Extreme slip site on Tyalgum Road needs further work leading to road closure
The current work site on Tyalgum Road slip site has slipped further, after heavy rains affected both the site itself and the slope above the site.
Wallum Q&A with Clarence Property CEO
Will digging frog ponds and installing nest boxes really make a difference to the damage that large-scale development will have on the rare and endangered Wallum heathland in Bruns?
Current Print Edition
Byron Shire Echo issue 38.40 – March 13, 2024
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Mullum Ex-Services Club unveils renos
After months of anticipation, Mullum Ex-Services ClubMullum Ex-Services Club says it is proud to announce the completion of an extensive $4.5 million renovation, which ‘combines modern amenities, comfort, and community spirit’.
2022 flood doco screening March 21
In March 2022, not-for-profits Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) and Holding Hands Under Ground (HHUG) joined forces to respond to the catastrophic floods that devastated the Northern Rivers community.
Will rejected developments, now included in the TGHMS, destroy the Tweed Shire
It is unfortunate the Tweed Growth Management and Housing...
Wallum works
With the recent issuing to the developer, Clarence Properties,...
Sport
Big field of cyclist’s race at the Cavanbah Centre
Byron Bay Cycling Club (BBCC) kicked off its autumn season with criterium racing at the Cavanbah Centre track last Sunday.
Joel Taylor named para surfer of the year
Being named as ‘Male Para Surfer for 2023’ by Surfing Australia has given Lennox Head surfer Joel Taylor the perfect fillip he needs ahead of the Australian Open later this month.
LE-BA takes third in boardriders national final
LE-BA Boardriders have come third in the Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final behind Burleigh Heads and North Shelly, in front of 30,000 spectators at the Burleigh Heads point break.
Pirates plunder second-grade cricket grand final
Lennox Head Pirates second-grade cricketers have won this year’s Coastal League premiership after beating Byron Bay at their home ground, Megan Crescent Oval, last Saturday.
Good Life
Memorable honey
Victoria Cosford
Creamed honey – ah the memories! As a child, smearing it on to...
Destination Dunoon
Need a break from the everyday? Feel like a relaxing country drive with a...
Seedlings: start another Big Scrub
Victoria Cosford
There’s something about trees that makes people happy, that evokes a positive response....
National inquiry highlights the importance of shopping locally
The final report of the Inquiry into Price Gouging and Unfair Pricing Practices released...
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Veterans’ and Families’ Hub for the North Coast
The federal government has announced that a $5.445 million grant has been awarded to RSL LifeCare, working with RSL NSW, to establish a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in the Tweed/North Coast region of New South Wales.
Byron Mayor backs down over floodplain development
Mayor Michael Lyon told Mullum residents that he has the numbers to remove floodplain development but will push through the Residential Strategy that aims for 4,522 homes by 2041.
Demands for increased housing in Byron Shire raise significant concerns for CABS
Serious concerns have been raised over the Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041 by the 12 Byron Shire-wide associations that make up Community Alliance for Byron Shire (CABS).
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