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March 16, 2025

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Up in the air!

Letters in The Echo (March 5) criticising the conduct of councillors at the February 24 meeting concerning the proposed...

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Answers

I have asked numerous questions of the Byron Shire Council’s (BSC’s) executive staff and engineering without getting any real...

Vote for our kids’ future

Our children are looking to us. They see the fires, floods, and rising heat and ask: will our adults...

Station Street DA

I attended last week’s meeting about the proposed 57 Station Street development, which Council says will (might?) include 32...

New Aboriginal Business Taskforce to support economic and business growth

The NSW Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty David Harris has announced a new Aboriginal Business Taskforce to lead the growth of the state’s Aboriginal business sector at the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce in Redfern.

Photo of the week – March 12, 2025

Letters to the editor The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that...

Evacuations in Tweed, Ballina and Clarence Valley Shires

Island and coastal communities, among others across the Northern Rivers, received evacuation directions over the weekend.
 

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1. Never Never Café | 2. Byron Bay Camping and Disposals | 3. Mr Vintage | 4. Bodypeace Bamboo | 5. McTavish Surfboards


Never Never Cafe

Never Never Cafe is located at the new Depot. Great coffee powered by SingleO and authentic Argentinian empanadas made in house with local and fresh ingredients baked daily. Also on the menu are sandwiches, a delicious salad bar as well as pastries and treats.

Open from Monday to Friday, 7am to 2pm.
U27, 73-75 Centennial Circuit
@nevernevercafe
Ph: 0413 912 271


Byron Bay Camping and Disposals

Byron Bay Camping and Disposals

Spring’s well and truly here and the temperature is perfect for all those outdoor activities. Byron Bay Camping and Disposals have most of your Bait and Tackle needs, with brands in store like Okuma, Zman, Halco, Platypus and Jaz lures. They also have a huge range of snorkelling and spearfishing gear for those who prefer spending their time in the water.

1/1 Tasman Way
www.byron-camping.com.au
0439 212 153


Mr-Vintage

Mr Vintage

How you dress is representative of your personality. You are unique, one in 7 billion, born out of the death of a star. Life’s too short to wear boring clothes. Recycled and vintage clothing sourced from around the world.

02 6680 8640
3/6 Centennial Circuit
@mrvintageaustralia


Bodypeace Bamboo

Bodypeace Bamboo

Bodypeace Bamboo are delighted to announce that their HQ is moving to beautiful new premises. You’ll soon be able to find them in Boronia Place, neighbouring some of the most iconic brands Byron has to offer. In the meantime shop their range of premium bamboo basics, underwear, and must have bamboo fashion in their boutique on Fletcher St or online.

2/1 Boronia Place
www.bodypeacebamboo.com
@bodypeacebamboo
facebook.com/bodypeacebamboo


McTavish

McTavish Surfboards

McTavish is the ultimate destination for all things surf. Grab a pre- or post-surf coffee and browse the range of handcrafted surfboards (all made on-site in the factory behind the showroom), surf accessories and apparel, or borrow a demo board for the weekend.

Surfboard Factory, Surf Shop & Cafe
91 Centennial Circuit
www.mctavish.com.au
@mctavishsurf  


 

A cleverly-designed village where people live, work and play, all in one place, combining old-school Byron (community, creativity) with new thinking (live+work spaces, car sharing) and good times (food, shops) to create a little oasis for locals and visitors alike.

Habitat | 6. Richardson Murray Law | 7. B Smoothie Bar | 8. Vagabond | 9. ARCAA | 10. Byron Family Law


Habitat

Habitat

Get out of town! Visit Habitat where you can shop, eat, drink and recharge, all in one place. They’ve carefully curated every flagship store, independent boutique and fashion label, so you can find the iconic style you’d expect from Byron, hassle-free. Plus, they’ve got all your favourite health and wellness studios and good food galore.


Richardson Murray Law

Richardson Murray Law

Practicing exclusively in family law, Richardson Murray offers legal advice and guidance in matters of separation, divorce, parenting arrangements and property settlements. With considerable experience in all matters of relationship breakdown, including domestic and family violence, Richardson Murray are known for their compassionate approach and commitment to clients. Their dedicated team aims to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients.

42 Parkes Avenue
www.richardson-murray.law


BSmoothieBar

B Smoothie Bar

The science-backed power of the Bare Blends authentic nutritional product. Relax on the sunny decking whilst the amazing team create your smoothie. Enjoy a performance smoothie, while sipping on a Paradox espresso, or munch on a toasted Turkish sandwich... ‘You can’t buy me love... but you can buy me a smoothie.’

Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm, Saturday, 8am to 2pm.
5 Easy Street
@bsmoothiebar  


Vagabond

Vagabond

Delighting the taste buds of Habitat community and beyond since 2020. Delicious plant-based goodness ... baked, loved, created in-house, where the vibes are extraordinary, the sounds awesome, the communication brilliant... by the amazing Vagabond team. Consistently excellent organic coffee roasted by Paradox. ‘Gratitude is the best attitude.’

Open Monday to Saturday, 6.30am to 3pm, Sunday, 7.30am to 2pm.
1 Porter Street
@vagabondbyronbay


Arca Movement

ARCAA

Visit Arcaa to discover the latest resort collection of premium summer pieces. Timeless and versatile, the garments are crafted from sustainable light weight knitted fibres, featuring organic cotton and natural linen. The store also offers a selection of accessories, jewellery, gifts, and lifestyle products. Open Mon–Fri, 9.30am–4pm and Sat, 9am–3pm, or shop anytime by visiting the online store.

@arcaamovement
Shop 10, 1 Porter St
Habitat Retail & Lifestyle Precinct
arcaamovement.co


Byron Family Law

Byron Family Law

Byron Family Law is a boutique family law firm established in Byron Bay. Through collaborative and resolution-focused practices, they support clients to separate more kindly and to rebuild following divorce or separation. They work in collaboration with local counsellors, conveyancers, accountants, mediators, and health and wellness professionals to support you and your family to not only survive but thrive following a separation.

02 6687 2774
18 Parkes Ave
www.byronfamilylaw.com.au

Councillors not listening

Two weeks ago I attended the residents’ meeting regarding the proposed Mullumbimby affordable housing development (on public land) bordering several local businesses. I was...

Station Street DA

I attended last week’s meeting about the proposed 57 Station Street development, which Council says will (might?) include 32 units for social and affordable...

Cyclones, elections and climate change

With Cyclone Alfred bearing down on South East Queensland and Northern NSW it’s opportune as we enter the leadup to the 2025 federal election,...

A cautionary tale

I used a local electrician to install a new stove recently and he provided me with a handwritten invoice for $310 which I paid...