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COVID update December 3: One new case and advice for international travellers
One new case of COVID-19 was reported for Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) in the 24 hours to...
Last mayoral candidates Q and A: are you a landlord?
Here at The Echo we have seen and heard the word ‘housing’ come up time and again throughout the local government election campaign period, whether it’s from candidates or other voters.
On the ground work assists evicted women
We know the region has some of the highest rents, and highest housing costs in Australia. We all know that this has virtually eliminated affordable housing. We hear the stories of women and children being evicted, of couch surfing and living in cars.
What do the Tweed Council candidates stand for?
The final day of voting for your local Tweed Shire Councill candidates is Saturday 4 December at a venue near you.
Master Mariner Bill Fenelon looks to the future of Tweed Shire
Bill Fenelon, who has called the Tweed Valley home since 2009, is heading up Group A and is running...
Mandy Nolan
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Crossing Over
I miss travelling. I miss the thrill of going somewhere new. The last few years feels like we’ve had no adventures. No interesting and foreign lands to explore.
It’s been all about staying at home.
Thanks to Annastacia Palaszczuk, going to Queensland feels a bit like going overseas.
I’ve had to cross the border for work a few times lately.
General Interest
What’s Nu in COVID variants? Highlighted need for stronger Australian contribution
According to the End COVID For All campaign the emergence of a new coronavirus variant in Botswana, most likely to be called 'Nu', underlines the need for Australia to step up its contribution to co-oridnated global efforts to prevent the virus’ spread and mutation.
Blockade Australia take fourth action in 24 hours at Newcastle’s coal port
Blockade Australia activists Zianna and Hannah climbed to the top of machinery and suspended themselves out of reach this morning causing the operations at the Newcastle Coal Port to stop for the fourth time in 24 hours.
Tripling water rights increases drought risks and degrades rivers
A key part of future planning both for agriculture, ecosystem resilience and where we put our population will be dependent on water – who has the right to access it and at what level.
Entertainment
Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 22 September, 2021
Please check, at the end of lockdown to see whats on.
Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 15 September, 2021
Inception – Byron Theatre’s first post-lockdown live event
Cancelled twice...
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.
Last mayoral candidates Q and A: are you a landlord?
Here at The Echo we have seen and heard the word ‘housing’ come up time and again throughout the local government election campaign period, whether it’s from candidates or other voters.
Editorial – More Byron Shire council candidate Q&A!
Where do candidates stand on disused railways and pay parking? Are they to the left of Chairman Mao Zedong, or the right of Genghis Khan?
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Crossing Over
I miss travelling. I miss the thrill of going somewhere new. The last few years feels like we’ve had no adventures. No interesting and foreign lands to explore.
It’s been all about staying at home.
Thanks to Annastacia Palaszczuk, going to Queensland feels a bit like going overseas.
I’ve had to cross the border for work a few times lately.
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On the ground work assists evicted women
We know the region has some of the highest rents, and highest housing costs in Australia. We all know that this has virtually eliminated affordable housing. We hear the stories of women and children being evicted, of couch surfing and living in cars.
Election week sees Vanessa Ekins doing her blocky
Eve Jeffery - 3
Enjoying a few precious minutes break in an election week is a real luxury and Lismore mayoral candidate and current Mayor Vanessa Ekins managed to fit an Echo interview in between her TAFE Auslan course and the pre-poll station on Woodlark Street.
New COVID exposure site on the Gold Coast
Queensland Health says that a public health alert is being issued for contact tracing locations on the Gold Coast.
Letters
Response to Ian Cohen and Paul Jones
I am proud to be running as Labor’s mayoral candidate for Byron Shire, with a great team that comes...
Former Byron Mayor talks about the ‘Green challenge’
It’s not easy being green, it never has been, but we are proud of our long-term commitment to Greens...
Cr Basil Cameron’s Mayoral choice
Cr Cate Coorey is my choice for mayor.
I have worked with Cate on Council for the last five years....
Cartoon of the week – 1 December, 2021
The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, send us your epistles.
Cats
To quote Greta, ‘How dare they?!’ SBS is running an advertising campaign for Airbnb, encouraging visitors to take their...
Bullshit detectors needed
Well well; we have a true Scepticarius in the mayoral race after all – a curmudgeonly and doggedly forensic...
Local News
Last mayoral candidates Q and A: are you a landlord?
Here at The Echo we have seen and heard the word ‘housing’ come up time and again throughout the local government election campaign period, whether it’s from candidates or other voters.
Lismore Councillor candidate bios – Group A: Labor
The Echo asked all the Lismore election Councillor candidates to send in a bio. First cab off the rank was current Councillor Darlene Cook and Group A.
What do the Tweed Council candidates stand for?
The final day of voting for your local Tweed Shire Councill candidates is Saturday 4 December at a venue near you.
Minor flooding may occur Friday morning at Coraki and Bungawalbyn
Heavy rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday have caused river level rises along the Richmond and...
Current Print Edition
Byron Shire Echo issue 36.25 – December 1, 2021
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Cr Basil Cameron’s Mayoral choice
Cr Cate Coorey is my choice for mayor.
I have...
Biodiversity, not dogs
Alison Drover’s comment is a welcome reminder of what...
Cartoon of the week – 1 December, 2021
The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, send us your epistles.
Sport
Fijian rugby team moves into Lennox Head
Ross Kendall
The Fijian Drua was traditionally and formally welcomed to their new base camp...
Local juniors make presence felt at major surf tournament
Ross Kendall
Local surfers were among the winners in all four age divisions of the Surfer...
Wright nominated – NSW sports award
Ross Kendall
Byron Bay surfer Owen Wright has been named as a finalist for the...
Local football team enters premiership division
Ross Kendall
For the first time in 30 years the Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley Football Club...
Good Life
Grumpy Grandma’s
There are few in the region who aren’t familiar with Grumpy Grandma’s olives. Tim...
Calming Curry
Live music has been in short supply for a while, and like many other...
Byron Supper Club
Bryce Hallett
The Byron Supper Club is set to return and transport audiences to a...
South East Canteen: just the good stuff
Simon Haslam
South East Canteen is the new project from Tyler Preston, trained at Melbourne’s...
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Glance backlucky dip news Something from the last seven days
Lismore saw one new case of COVID-19
A new case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Lismore in the 24 hours to 8pm 30 November.
Last mayoral candidates Q and A: are you a landlord?
Here at The Echo we have seen and heard the word ‘housing’ come up time and again throughout the local government election campaign period, whether it’s from candidates or other voters.
Editorial – More Byron Shire council candidate Q&A!
Where do candidates stand on disused railways and pay parking? Are they to the left of Chairman Mao Zedong, or the right of Genghis Khan?
