Byron Shire Council has sanctioned another report on the feasibility of reinstating a rail service between Bangalow and Yelgun, or part thereof (Echo, 10 May). Perhaps it could also investigate extending the rail trail from Eltham to Bangalow, given this section has apparently been excluded from the train investigations.
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Body found in the Clarence River
NSW Police say a body, believed to be that of a man reported missing from the state’s mid north coast, has been located.
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Have you seen Jordyn?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a woman and baby missing from Wilson's Creek, near Mullumbimby.
Let’s unpack federal Labor’s housing bill and attack ads!
Political attack ads are underway by the local sitting Labor MP just a week after Greens candidate, Mandy Nolan, announced her second tilt for the local federal seat of Richmond.
Vaccinating koalas
It is interesting to read that the program of catching and vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydial disease is happening...
Call to action for Evans Head over the Iron Gates development
Local community groups at Evans Head are putting out a ‘Call to Action' after being excluded from the Land and Environment Courts hearings and deliberations over the development application for Iron Gates.
Driver dies after single-vehicle crash near Lismore
A man has died following a single-vehicle crash near Lismore.
About 5.45pm yesterday (Wednesday, 7 June), emergency services were called...
Man charged following shooting in Ballina
A man has been charged following a public place shooting in Ballina.
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Byron Echo
Brunswick Heads going for Gold & Old
Eve Jeffery - 0
The village of Brunswick Heads is set to host its Old & Gold Festival tomorrow with three big fairs, entertainment and plenty of fun – come rain or shine.
Local News
Call to action for Evans Head over the Iron Gates development
Aslan Shand - 0
Local community groups at Evans Head are putting out a ‘Call to Action' after being excluded from the Land and Environment Courts hearings and deliberations over the development application for Iron Gates.
Byron Echo
Fully sick Byron skate park!
Eve Jeffery - 0
Definitely the newest, and possibly the best tourist attraction Byron has to offer, Jarjumirr Park, is a competition-level skate park that is located between the courthouse, library and Youth Activities Centre.
Byron Echo
Hey govt! leave koalas alone!
Eve Jeffery - 0
An Echo article about saving koalas in the Braemar State forest prompted 12-year-old Leila, from Byron Public School, to share the plight of our cute marsupial icon with her class.