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Tweed bringing their decoration A game for Christmas
Tweed Heads is getting ready for the big red guy in boardshorts on a mal to come surfing up on December 25 and the street banners and decorations have been installed to welcome him.
SAE confirms COVID-19 case
A confirmed case of COVID-19 has been identified at the Byron Bay campus of SAE Creative Media Institute, say...
The Fastest Runner in Clifford Street
The tree-lined coastal streets of South Golden Beach, Sunday December 5, 2021 started as dramatic as a Shakespeare play.
Di chalks up over 44 years of education
For almost 45 years, Dianne Davison has looked after, and out for, children in Mullumbimby. Finally, she has decided it is time to say goodbye.
Venues of the north-east unite!
The Byron Bay Theatre, The Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah and Star Court Theatre in Lismore, have joined forces to create the Regional Venue Collective (RVC).
Mandy Nolan
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: The Gift of Experience
This Christmas I have decided to buy my friends and family experiences.
Experiences also don’t require the purchasing of ‘stuff’. And you don’t have to wrap the stuff in more useless stuff. I’m really trying to reduce the Christmas stuffing. I’m on what I call a ‘de-stuff’ diet. It’s hard, because I am one of those people who has been addicted to stuff. Experiences, if well chosen, can have a low carbon footprint. They can be stuffless.
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 12 October, 2021
Check out what's on at the cinema this week in Ballina and Byron
Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 6 October, 2021
This week in entertainment
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.
SAE confirms COVID-19 case
A confirmed case of COVID-19 has been identified at...
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: The Gift of Experience
This Christmas I have decided to buy my friends and family experiences.
Experiences also don’t require the purchasing of ‘stuff’. And you don’t have to wrap the stuff in more useless stuff. I’m really trying to reduce the Christmas stuffing. I’m on what I call a ‘de-stuff’ diet. It’s hard, because I am one of those people who has been addicted to stuff. Experiences, if well chosen, can have a low carbon footprint. They can be stuffless.
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Editorial – Council restart and the most unsafe house in the nation
Expectations of government have been undermined – so where to from here and how to rebuild a nation based on good politics.
The Fastest Runner in Clifford Street
The tree-lined coastal streets of South Golden Beach, Sunday December 5, 2021 started as dramatic as a Shakespeare play.
‘Business as usual’ and we’ll drown in cars and people
In this term, Council has adopted a revised Bike Plan and first-ever Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan. Masterplans are prioritising people over cars in town and village centres.
Di chalks up over 44 years of education
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For almost 45 years, Dianne Davison has looked after, and out for, children in Mullumbimby. Finally, she has decided it is time to say goodbye.
Letters
The current canine explosion
Alison Drover is concerned about what she calls ‘the current canine explosion’ and its effect on the natural environment.
Of...
Public health neglected
On Monday 29 November 2021, I was in Mullumbimby Woolworths around 1–1.30pm.
I counted 14 people without a mask,...
Beam me up Scotty
Scotty, you have the knack of rendering all of life’s complex problems in simple, meaningful terms. I used to...
Cartoon of the week – 8 December, 2021
Letters to the editor
The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that...
For the love of dogs!
In response to Alison Drover’s opinion piece (November 17, 2021). She said Byron is not a ‘doggie destination’ and...
Teachers’ strike
I welcome the vote by NSW teachers to strike for the first time in a decade.
Teachers are leaving the...
Local News
COVID case sends Mullum High teachers and students into isolation
Mullumbimby High School has had a case of COVID-19 confirmed with all staff and students requested to self isolate.
Independents clear election winners in Byron Shire
Independent candidate Michael Lyon looks to have secured enough votes to be elected Mayor,...
Helping Benny help Marsha’s battle with cancer
If you live on the Far North Coast and you don’t know who Benny Zable is, then you haven’t ‘lived’ on the Far North Coast.
Jo Jo Smith back in town for one show only
It will be a night to remember with Jo Jo Smith back in town for a performance at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club this Saturday, 11 December.
Current Print Edition
Byron Shire Echo issue 36.26 – December 8, 2021
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Teachers’ strike
I welcome the vote by NSW teachers to strike...
Strong start to cricket season for Byron Bay
Byron Bay remain undefeated after four games, and sit on top of the Coastal League competition after beating Bangalow last Saturday at the Cavanbah Centre.
Independents clear election winners in Byron Shire
Independent candidate Michael Lyon looks to have secured enough...
Venues of the north-east unite!
The Byron Bay Theatre, The Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah and Star Court Theatre in Lismore, have joined forces to create the Regional Venue Collective (RVC).
Sport
Strong start to cricket season for Byron Bay
Byron Bay remain undefeated after four games, and sit on top of the Coastal League competition after beating Bangalow last Saturday at the Cavanbah Centre.
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...
Good Life
Pineapples from Bangalow
Bangalow Farm is located just outside the Bangalow township and has the typical red...
Margarita, anyone?
Simon Haslam
Sure, Christmas is coming, but before that is a generous round of pre-Christmas...
Byron Farmers Market: parking
Byron Farmers Market returned to Butler Street Reserve last Thursday for their first market...
Take a drive to unlock the Tweed’s Hinterland Gems
From river flow to valley vibes, the Tweed’s hinterland will inspire and enrich with...
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Did you try to vote with iVote in the LGA elections?
The NSW Electoral Commission says they are aware that some iVote users were unable to gain access to the system to vote on Saturday.
Beam me up Scotty
Scotty, you have the knack of rendering all of...
Cartoon of the week – 8 December, 2021
Letters to the editor
The Echo loves your letters and is...
