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Mystery surrounds critically injured man – Teven
NSW Police are appealing for information after a man was found critically injured near last night at Teven.
Council defers decision on controversial Tweed Heads DA
The controversial clearing of the 60 Tringa Street development site in Tweed Heads was once again back before Tweed Shire Council last night where they were seeking to ‘modify the current consent’.
Man dead after Robina stabbing
NSW Police say detectives have charged a man after the death of a 26-year-old man at Robina last night, Thursday, August 17.
Last chance to register for Lismore’s Masters Games
Today Lismore City Council Mayor Steve Krieg has encouraged people to sign up for the 12th biennial Workers Masters Games, before registrations close tonight.
Woman faces firearm charges following vehicle stop – Coffs Harbour
NSW Police say that yesterday a woman was charged after a firearm was located and seized during a vehicle search near Coffs Harbour last week.
Mandy Nolan
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Action to Stop Extraction
Ryder is a forest activist. After the floods he spoke at a climate rally in Sydney in front of 5,000 people where he called for an end to fossil fuels. He is a forest protector who runs ‘tree listening’ tours in our local forests and was part of the citizen scientist group that found giant trees that had not been protected in Doubleduke State Forest. This led to the Forestry Corporation having to stop logging. Ryder is 10 years old.
General Interest
Retrofit now for looming heat waves
With the warmest week being recorded globally, RMIT’s Dr Trivess Moore is encouraging home owners to prepare.
Plastics consumption feeding climate crisis
Groundbreaking research into the climate costs of Australia’s plastic addiction shows that the plastic consumed across the nation in just one year produces more greenhouse gas emissions than one third of our car fleet.
Tong stands with Torres Strait over climate action
Former President of Kiribati, Anote Tong, has been visiting communities in the Torres Strait between to stand alongside Uncle Paul Kabai on Saibai island and Uncle Pabai Pabai on Boigu island as they bring the landmark Australian Climate Case against the Australian government.
Entertainment
From carpenter to VR designer: A journey of adversity and skill
Carlos Melo is a Venezuelan migrant who forged a new path in Australia, transitioning from carpentry to becoming a virtual reality (VR) experience designer. Since graduating from SAE Creative Media Institute with a Bachelor of Game Development, Carlos has utilised his skills to create hyper-realistic VR environments for clients that prepare their staff for the real world. Carlos’ story exemplifies the transformative power of education and determination in the face of adversity.
Presenting the Friday party
Pink Zinc Presents has a very special surprise lineup of musicians each week that are handpicked from the pool of incredible talent hailing from the Northern Rivers area.
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.
A big weekend for conferences, if not solutions
The ALP has just held its national conference, in Brisbane, but most of the progressive ideas were discussed only on the fringes, and on the streets outside, with the official debate constrained. Down in Sydney, things pushed further into crazy-land at the Conservative Political Action Conference, an Australian version of the Trump-worshipping American event.
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Revealing your personals in court
We should all be concerned about an underreported development in the Bruce Lehrmann rape trial fallout.
A big weekend for conferences, if not solutions
The ALP has just held its national conference, in Brisbane, but most of the progressive ideas were discussed only on the fringes, and on the streets outside, with the official debate constrained. Down in Sydney, things pushed further into crazy-land at the Conservative Political Action Conference, an Australian version of the Trump-worshipping American event.
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Mystery surrounds critically injured man – Teven
NSW Police are appealing for information after a man was found critically injured near last night at Teven.
Council defers decision on controversial Tweed Heads DA
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The controversial clearing of the 60 Tringa Street development site in Tweed Heads was once again back before Tweed Shire Council last night where they were seeking to ‘modify the current consent’.
Man dead after Robina stabbing
NSW Police say detectives have charged a man after the death of a 26-year-old man at Robina last night, Thursday, August 17.
Letters
Canadian salmon
I watched a riveting show on ITV today called Coextinction. The program was made in Canada and was an...
Are we crazy?
PM Albanese at the Garma Festival (Echo 4/8/23) told Australians he would push for the call of the Uluru...
‘No’ opportunists
I ask myself what happens if the referendum records a ‘No’ vote? Consider what the alternative might be if...
Arrogance
An edict to every sporting club, charity, mining company, insurance company, bank, etc. You know who you are. It...
Cartoon of the week – 16 August 2023
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.
Neoliberal politics
The current Australian debate addressing the Voice now seems lost in neoliberal politics. Media organisations are falling over themselves to...
Local News
Woman faces firearm charges following vehicle stop – Coffs Harbour
NSW Police say that yesterday a woman was charged after a firearm was located and seized during a vehicle search near Coffs Harbour last week.
Community funding helps homeless cottage, but more is needed
Urgently needed community support is starting to flow for the Fletcher Street Cottage homelessness service, but management says much more is needed to prevent cuts to its operations.
Request to reduce Wategos height limit denied
A majority of Byron councillors have voted against reducing height limits at Wategos Beach, a change that was intended to curb the ongoing overdevelopment of the iconic location.
Bluesfest’s 35th festival lineup announced
The wait is over! Bluesfest, Australia’s most awarded music festival, has revealed the first wave of headlining artists set to grace the stages at Bluesfest 2024.
Current Print Edition
Byron Shire Echo issue 38.10 – August 16, 2023
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Calls for accountability on flood response
With the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation now subsumed into the newly formed Reconstruction Authority, there still remains confusion and uncertainty from flood-affected residents who were promised funding.
Red Devils miss out on first-grade league finals
The Byron Bay Red Devils first-grade side has bowed...
Sing for the voice
This ’sing’ is a free event for everyone to support the Voice to Parliament in song. Janet Swain from Song Dynasty Music will teach everyone a song to inspire hearts and minds. We can sing it loud and proud throughout the YES23 campaign.
Persecuted whistleblower to speak Aug 19
Afghan war crimes whistleblower, David McBride, will speak in Byron Bay on Saturday, August 19, at Marvell Hall from 6pm.
Sport
Byron Shire Rebels take minor premierships in senior rugby union
The Byron Shire Rebels have finished the regular season as minor premiers in first...
Local tennis courts get rejuvenated
The Mullumbimby Tennis Club’s courts will be out of action this week as resurfacing...
Red Devils miss out on first-grade league finals
The Byron Bay Red Devils first-grade side has bowed out of the 2023 competition...
Locals win national Para Surfing Titles
Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart has secured his fifth win at the Australian Para Surfing Titles,...
Good Life
Balcony oyster festival
Simon Haslam
While you can eat oysters all year round, they are particularly flavoursome in...
Wood-fired market bread
When Jon and Gina Hutton from Crabbes Creek Woodfired go on holidays – the...
From showbiz to the olive orchard
After working in post-production on shows such as MasterChef and My Kitchen Rules, Tim...
Byron’s booze-free bottle-o
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It’s no secret that alcohol consumption has been declining for years with Aussies thinking more mindfully about how much they’re drinking and why. This cultural shift saw Byron welcome its first booze-free bottle-o to Lawson St last month.
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Buckle in for higher density, higher buildings, more homes
With the threat of losing their planning powers, councillors scrambled to respond to the NSW Planning Department at Thursday’s Council meeting, approving a template to deliver 5,825 new homes for Byron Shire by 2041.
Community funding helps homeless cottage, but more is needed
Urgently needed community support is starting to flow for the Fletcher Street Cottage homelessness service, but management says much more is needed to prevent cuts to its operations.
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Are we crazy?
PM Albanese at the Garma Festival (Echo 4/8/23) told...
