Council do your job, don’t dilly dally as usual. Put paid parking throughout the Shire. The fifty-five dollars every year [annual locals parking permit] from every resident who owns a car will cost them just over a dollar a week. Seriously, the benefits far outway any voter backlash.
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Adam says it’s time for a Sunday bus for north Byron Shire
As many people are aware, there is no public transport in the north of Byron Shire on Sundays, making it difficult for people, young people in particular, to get to where they want to go. Adam Luck has decided to take action on this problem.
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Living in a modern world I see on social media, etc. world melting, CO2 production associated topics.
So having recently...
Crime ‘cluster’ spikes spread across region
Local police are calling on residents to keep their doors and windows locked, including when they’re at home, in a bid to address the spike in car break-ins and thefts taking place in and around local shires.
Adam says it’s time for a Sunday bus for north Byron Shire
As many people are aware, there is no public transport in the north of Byron Shire on Sundays, making it difficult for people, young people in particular, to get to where they want to go. Adam Luck has decided to take action on this problem.
Concerns over Piggery plans
As a long-term resident of Skinners Shoot, I am writing to express my concern that the article ‘Piggery plans...
Mullum Road upgrade
Construction is expected to commence in December to improve the flood-prone Mullumbimby Road near Uncle Tom’s corner.
Editorial – Just another unjust moment in history
Justice has been served and it’s a shit sandwich: whistleblower David McBride is now the first person to be sentenced to jail in Australia for reporting war crimes.
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Lismore is getting set to celebrate diversity with Pride Month
June will see the celebration of Pride Month and Lismore will be celebrating with Project Pride.
‘Lismore and the rainbow region’s vibrant LGBTIQ+ community invites...
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Angels Beach Drive, East Ballina temporarily closed today
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Sunday saw around 5,000 people head to Bangalow to enjoy the Bangalow Billycart Derby with Greg Nash, Bangalow Lions Club President, telling The Echo that it was a ‘glorious autumn day'.
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New Murwillumbah pump station build underway
There is no denying that Murwillumbah floods and locals are hoping that the construction of a new stormwater pump station behind the levee at...
Is this letter from the same A.Hunter, Councillor on Byron Council, voting to decide whether to introduce this fee?