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May 19, 2024

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Appeal to locate man missing from Mullumbimby

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Mullumbimby.

Other News

Reading flash mob? Kyogle leads the way

Saturday saw what may have been a world first with a reading flash mob hitting the streets of Kyogle as they prepare for the Kyogle Readers and Writers Festival.

Main Arm roads

Dear Tamara, I was at the meeting last night where we heard of Byron Council’s frustrations with the NSW...

2022 flood data

The fact that the ‘2022 flood data will not be incorporated’ is appalling, incompetent! As a professional engineer  (PE) who...

Let’s dive deep into potholes!

Main Arm residents were disappointed to hear from Byron Council’s senior staff at a public meeting last Thursday night that their dangerous and rapidly deteriorating roads might not get repaired until the end of 2025 at the earliest. 

Byron Shire tops NSW for homelessness

The latest data from the NSW government’s 2024 Street Count has revealed a stark and troubling reality for Byron Shire, which now accounts for the largest number of rough sleepers in NSW. This highlights the urgent need for support for local homeless services like the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre, Fletcher Street Cottage and other homeless services like Liberation Larder.

Cartoon of the week – 15 May, 2024

The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, send us your epistles.

With so much on offer, support local!

100% Pets | BVK Solicitors Attorneys | Dr. Moose | Espressohead Cafe | Milameli Kids | Sunrise Window Tinting


100% Pets

100% Pets

100% Pets Byron Bay is your local family owned and operated pet supply store. Come and see their friendly and knowledgeable team for all your pet needs. The extensive range of quality products at 100% Pets enables them to become your pet care partner for the lifelong journey of your pet. Their priority is the health and wellbeing of your pet, whether it’s a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig, bird and/or fish.

02 6680 8121
4/55 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay


Sue Redo Of BVK Solicitors

BVK Solicitors Attorneys

Sue Rado (van Kempen) has organised BvK as the office manager since she returned to Australia in 2013. A talented artist and photographer, Sue is also graphic & web designer and marketing manager. Sue lived for 15 years in Budapest, where she gained experience with international businesses and became fluent in Hungarian. Sue is an integral part of the team at BvK. Upstairs in the Byron Arcade

02 6680 8522
www.bvk.com.au


Dr. Moose

Dr. Moose

Get ready to stand out from the crowd with your very own custom t-shirt! Printed while you wait/same day! No set up costs, full colour prints on AS Colour high quality shirts. Locally owned, in Byron since ‘95. Open every day 9.30am-5.30pm

02 6685 5825
48 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
[email protected]
www.drmoose.com.au


Espressohead Cafe

Espressohead Cafe

Tucked away in the heart of Byron, Espressohead Cafe has been a favourite locals’ hideout for well over a decade. Their all-day menu includes fresh, locally sourced meals with vegan and gluten-free options, and of course exceptional coffee. So pull up a chair and settle into this quaint and cosy space to experience Byron like a local.

Open daily
6:30am - 2pm 
7/4 Middleton St,
Byron Bay
02 6680 9783
www.espressoheadcafe.com


MilaMeli Kids

Milameli

Milameli Kids, the original locally owned and operated children’s clothing and gift store has relocated… After 18+ years under the Balcony Restaurant they have a new store at 3/6 Jonson Street. Full of all their favourite kids products, shoes, toys, clothing, etc, they also now stock local brands: Byron Bay Candles, Mahashe Clothing, Reer Endz Organic Underwear, and Doterra Essential Oils.

3/6 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
www.milameli.com


Sunrise Window Tinting

Sunrise Window Tinting

Superior home, office and car tinting from a father-son team. Located in the Byron Arts & Industry Estate, drop your car to them and take the solar train for a day in town. Super cool films and frosts from the world’s best manufacturers. Lifetime warranties available, friendly service and a local touch.

0412 158 478
3/21 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay
www.sunrisewindowtinting.com.au

Brunswick 30 has been delivered to Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour

Following successful sea trials at Yamba the Brunswick 30 was delivered to Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour on Wednesday, May 15. 

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.

What do young people want and what do they think needs to change?

The ‘Your Voice, Our Future’ survey has been launched and is asking young people to put forward their views on what is important to them. 

Conciliation meeting over Broadwater floodplain development terminated

Richmond Valley Council refused a development application for a 60-lot residential development on flood-prone land on Rileys Hill Road, Broadwater, close to the Richmond River in October 2023.