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Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.

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The Picture House is turning 8

It feels like we were only just ringing in the new year days ago and here we are approaching Easter weekend at The Brunswick Picture House. It’s already been a whirlwind start to 2024 with their biggest and busiest program so far, bringing an eclectic mix of some of the hottest stand-up comedy, music gigs, film screenings and cabaret – and that was just last week!

Making Lismore Showground accessible to everyone

The Lismore Showground isn’t just a critical local community asset that plays host to a number of major events each year, but has also been used as an evacuation centre during past natural disasters in the region. 

Cinema: Wicked Little Letters

Based on a true scandal that stunned 1920s England, Wicked Little Letters centres on neighbours Edith Swan and Rose Gooding in the seaside town of Littlehampton.

Community grants on offer

Ingrained Foundation is running its fifth annual grants program, with a funding pool of $150,000.

New report highlights gaps in rural and remote health

The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report has just been released. Presenting the latest data on the health of rural and remote Australians and evidence on service gaps, it identifies issues in urgent need of attention from service providers, funders, partners and policy makers.

Iconic Lennox beach shed upgraded –  not demolished

Lennox Park and the shelter shed has now been upgraded and reopened.

Thanks Echo for all the good press on Byron’s vision for being the first shire powered by renewable energy and Mullumbimby the first town.

With the proposed  Northern Rivers Energy Company selling only clean renewable energy, of which there is an abundance in Australia, no shortage with our nationwide grid.

COREM (Community Organisation Renewable Energy Mullumbimby) is now functioning and I believe being funded.

The new Byron Eco Park is showing the latest in solar panels, inverters, three-phase power systems running a honey factory and salt water batteries with no toxic materials.

The Eco Park is having a Symposium this Saturday, March 21, from 2  till 7 pm with Dr Tim Flannery heading a round table panel discussion on how we transition to a clean energy economy.

There will be an all-electric car and electric bikes, scooters and a utility vehicle to test drive. Byron New Energy, Transition Towns, Beyond Zero Emissions and solar suppliers will be available for answering questions and providing information on the day.

This will be at the new Byron Eco Park off Grays Lane next to the Tyagarah airfield.

Food and drink will be available and tickets can be obtained online at www.byronsolarrevolution.com or at the door. No one turned away on the day, ask about our special locals plan.  See you there.

Noah Yamore, Mullumbimby, for Byron New Energy

 


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Where should affordable housing go in Tweed Shire?

Should affordable and social housing in the Tweed Shire be tucked away in a few discreet corners? Perhaps it should be on the block next to where you live?

Making Lismore Showground accessible to everyone

The Lismore Showground isn’t just a critical local community asset that plays host to a number of major events each year, but has also been used as an evacuation centre during past natural disasters in the region. 

Iconic Lennox beach shed upgraded –  not demolished

Lennox Park and the shelter shed has now been upgraded and reopened.

Govt cost-shifting ‘erodes financially sustainable local government’

Byron Shire Council looks set to add its voice to the growing chorus calling on the state government to stop shifting responsibilities and costs onto local government.