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Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.

Other News

Fear and ignorance should not drive abortion debate

I did not think I would need to defend the right to safe abortions again. Abortion is no longer a criminal offence in Australia. There are well-reasoned and effective legal structures around abortions based on healthcare and women’s choice. It is broadly accepted that if you’re pregnant, it’s your decision to have children, or not.

Catalano’s twin Wategos mansion DA wins court approval

A controversial dual-mansion development at Wategos Beach has been approved by the NSW Land & Environment Court, ending an 18-month battle between media entrepreneur Antony Catalano's company and Byron Shire Council.

Struggling Byron businesses

I appreciate the difficulties facing Byron businesses regarding the drainage works, but with all due respect to those affected,...

Historic Native Title determination honoured with artwork purchase by Byron Council

Byron Shire Council says it has bought the artwork, Holding Strong, in honour of historic 2019 Arakwal Native Title determination.

Lismore residents call to stop the demolition of homes

Community group Reclaim our Recovery are urging Lismore residents to join a gathering at the Lismore QUAD this Saturday from 11am to 'stop the demolitions of our Big Scrub heritage homes — and the NSW Reconstruction Authority needs to know we are not going away'.

Tipping point

It is noted in the last edition of The Echo that six new dwellings with swimming pools are to...

​​An undeniable purpose in living is enjoyment, due to the fact that we have the capability to enjoy. What is it that stops this process happening, do circumstances have a role to play in the feeling? What is the purpose of this inherent ability people have, is it random chance that gives the experience? How is it possible for enjoyment to leave us, sometimes quite quickly and other times it lingers for varying lengths of time.

What do you think, what are the factors involved in enjoyment? The Crown reserves the right for so many things that affect human life, try counting them for enjoyment. Do they bring the feeling to the forefront of your existence, the enjoyment of being alive? The choice to enjoy or not is entwined with the influence the Crown has on our circumstances, is this a hinderance or an attribute to the ability to enjoy? If you take the advice of the information given or enforced by the system of the Crown? Being the structure of the whole organisation that has huge effect on our daily lives, what is the result?

One attribute on offer is money in the pocket, one hinderance is there is not enough money in the pocket. Is it conceivable that the Crown does not provide the ability to enjoy? If this is the case, how on earth did the Crown system get so much influence on our daily lives, so that it has the ability to diminish our enjoyment? Just read some history books to see how it was made possible and draw your own conclusions. The onus is on the individual, as is the amount of tax we have to pay, as the Great Reset unfolds.

Robert Podhajsky, Ocean Shores

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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 

Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.

Festival and event grants on offer

Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.

Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.