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Local contractor quits controversial Wallum Estate
Local civil contractor, J&M Bashforth & Sons, has withdrawn from its contract to construct infrastructure for the Wallum urban estate, located on low lying land next to Simpsons Creek in Brunswick Heads.
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Behind Paul Watson
The accusation of Paul Watson being ‘a traitor to the cause’ of marine conservation is possibly the most ludicrous...
A fond farewell to Mungo’s crosswords
This week we sadly publish the last of Mungo MacCallum’s puzzles. Before he died in 2020 Mungo compiled a large archive of crosswords for The Echo.
‘No-one ever came back but all reports indicate it’s lovely,’ and so begins this wickedly funny play about death and motherhood. Directed by the Drill’s accomplished artistic director, Liz Chance, Ghosting the Party tells the story of three generations of women who face questions of mortality and life with rigour, honesty and humour.
Housing not industrial precinct say Lismore locals
Locals from Goonellabah and Lindendale have called out the proposed Goonellabah industrial precinct at 1055A Bruxner Hwy and 245 Oliver Ave as being the wrong use of the site.
Celebrating Tweed Museum’s 20th anniversary with all and everything
A stunning new exhibition has opened to celebrate the Tweed Regional Museum's 20th anniversary – Omnia: all and everything.
Cycling safety
Why are police turning a blind eye to cycling safety?
On Saturday night a young man came off his e-bike...
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Not enough patients, too many renos, says Bupa on Bruns clinic closure
Foreign-owned corporation Bupa has provided a statement around the recent closure of its Brunswick Holistic Dental Centre (BHDC), saying reduced patient volumes and the need for significant building renovations led to the decision.
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World-class pizza in the heart of Byron Bay
In the picturesque heart of Byron Bay, a culinary revolution is unfolding—with pizza taking centre stage. Spearheaded by the dynamic duo that brought pizza...
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The energetic goodness of sprouts and seedlings
Victoria Cosford
‘It’s just about getting more goodness into your body’, one customer tells me. Sipping a freshly pressed wheatgrass juice, she’s picking out a...
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The Harvest Food Trail
When it comes to celebrating the extraordinary food and beverage producers and unique provenance of the Northern Rivers, it doesn’t get more authentic or...
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Flash flooding rescues during heavy weekend rain
Five rescues were reported in the Byron Shire in relation to flash flooding over the weekend.
Bare as they dared for World Naked Bike Ride
There are many messages delivered with the World Naked Bike Ride with everything from encouraging drivers to take notice of cyclists and promoting cycling safety to saving the planet by not driving and burning fossil fuels, to promoting body awareness and positive self-image.
Genuine affordable pledge made by Council
Byron Shire Council has publicly pledged that the first block of land it is acquiring under its Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme (AHCS) will be used for genuinely affordable housing
Music venue for Byron Arts & Industry Estate?
The property developer behind plans for a boutique cafe in the heart of the Byron A&I Estate is seeking to turn the space into a late-night amplified music venue for up to 120 patrons.
All I can say, thank goodness it’s not a Pollie Pedal Event. Picture of Abbott naked would be too much for many.
Once again Byron shines as Australia’s center of true enlightenment! An awesome display from the women’s chapter of Byronettes United to Save Humanity and, of course, an equally inspiring effort from the lad’s of the Women Aligned for Natural Knowledge support group. It was a truly inspiring experience for everyone involved. Big thanks and group hugs to The Organization for the Rights of Gentlemen Absent of Sensible Motivation for their incredible networking skills (great logos on the helmets,BTW). Can’t wait for next years event!
Oh so retro…
Boston permitting; I will be a naturist tourist for the rest of my life! All I need is a woman with whom to share it.