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Deputy mayor

Sarah Ndiaye, Mayor, Byron Shire Council - October 16, 20260

I read Asren Pugh’s and Pam Brook’s letters regarding the deputy mayor decision. If my comments in the chamber gave the impression that I...

Byron Echo

Domestic violence: Lismore

Dee Mould, Lismore - October 16, 20260

I witnessed the aftermath of a serious assault on a woman in Conway Street, Lismore in broad daylight. This was not a minor incident. There...

Byron Echo

BSC insolvency

Sharon Kelly, Ocean Shores - October 16, 20260

After numerous warnings, some more than a decade ago, why haven’t our two longest standing public servants Ndiaye and Lyon made the necessary decision...

Byron Echo

Have you visited our local hospital lately?

Jamie Hoile, Lennox Head - October 16, 20260

Has anyone had experience of visiting outpatients in one of our local public hospitals lately? What were your impressions? Positive or negative? This commentary...

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Nuclear hypocrisy

John Scrivener, Main Arm - October 16, 20260

Nothing illustrates Western hypocrisy quite like the double standards applied to nuclear weapons. Trump insists the US-Israeli aggression against Iran is all about preventing...

Byron Echo

AI growing up quick

Peter Olson, Goonegerry - October 15, 20260

We are exactly at the point where we lose control of the AI, and it will try to hide that from us. Studies show,...

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No short-term solutions

Annie Radermacher, Brunswick Heads - October 15, 20260

Here we are, put into the very precarious situation of funding Byron Shire Council’s (BSC) infrastructure shortfalls. By no means will the proposed solution...

Byron Echo

Let’s not sell the only CBD carpark

Vee Hunt, Mullumbimby - October 15, 20260

The ongoing logistics disaster that is the ‘affordable’ housing proposed to be built on the public carpark at 57 Station Street is becoming a...

Byron Echo

Restricted mobility

Basil Cameron, Goonengerry - October 15, 20260

Our mobility choices are an expression of our freedom of movement. Yet, not everyone in our community is able to move as freely, or...

Byron Echo

Dear Brunswick

Vinnie, Teagan, Odette, Marlon, and Monty, Brunswick Heads Post Office - October 15, 20260

After 11 wonderful years, the time has come for our family to say farewell as owners of the Brunswick Heads Post Office. Our final...

Byron Echo

The price of ignorance

Mike Balson, Upper Wilsons Creek - October 15, 20260

What often gets described as ‘racism’ in Australia is often based on plain old ignorance. People lacking the interest or curiosity to enquire more...

Byron Echo

E-bikes on the beach

Wally Hueneke , Byron Bay - October 14, 20260

Why are e-bikes or any bikes allowed on the beach between Belongil and The Pass? It’s one of the few places where we used...

Byron Echo

Good governance

Liz Levy, Suffolk Park - October 14, 20260

Thank you Kelly Minahan, President Suffolk Park Community Association (SPCA), for your focus on transparency, trust, and good governance. We know the value you...

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Clifford St DA, Suffolk Park

Karin Kolbe, Suffolk Park - October 14, 20260

Once again there is a DA for 9-15 Clifford St Suffolk Park (adjacent to the existing shops). The current nine, very affordable dwellings, will be...

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Thank you

Lorraine Reynolds and Penny Mangan, Brunswick Heads - October 14, 20260

Thank you Deputy Mayor Elia Hauge, Cr David Warth, and Mandy Nolan for taking the time and making the effort to hear and sight...

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Reflections and style

Patricia Warren, Brunswick Heads - October 14, 20260

Reflections Holiday Park’s CEO, Nick Baker, places value on community engagement. The website says it welcomes respectful community consultation. I thought that went both ways? Immediately...

Byron Echo

Ridiculous

Larry Hoofs, The Pocket - October 14, 20260

How long is this stupid 57 Station Street discussion going to continue? The laneway is already barely accessible especially when IGA trucks are delivering...

Entertainment News

Interview for Byron Bay Film Festival

The Echo - October 13, 20260

Guided by Horses is a film that follows Aboriginal Professor Juli Coffin and the young people of Yawardani Jan-ga (‘horses helping’ in Yawuru language), a groundbreaking Aboriginal-led equine-assisted learning program where horses, Country and culture come together in unexpected ways.

Entertainment News

Katchafire’s Revival 2.0

The Echo - October 13, 20260

Katchafire team up with ARIA Award-winning Australian First Nations artist Emily Wurramara for their next Revival 2.0 Guest Edition single, collaborating on ‘Giddy Up’ – released on 4 September.

Entertainment News

Nimbin Fringe Festival prioritising sustainability

The Echo - October 13, 20260

The Nimbin Fringe features an impressive list of 60-plus Northern Rivers artists. Drastically cutting the festival’s music ‘miles’ and keeping money circulating in the local economy – the organisers are passionate about showcasing the epic talent we have right here.

The Good Life

Berry season is here

Allie Godfrey - October 13, 20260

Spring is in the air and berries are bursting onto the farmers’ market stalls. Sweet, juicy and packed with goodness, berries are one of those treats that rarely make it all the way home without a few disappearing from the punnet.

Byron Echo

Deputy mayor

Sarah Ndiaye, Mayor, Byron Shire Council - October 16, 20260

I read Asren Pugh’s and Pam Brook’s letters regarding the deputy mayor decision. If my comments in the chamber gave the impression that I...

Byron Echo

Domestic violence: Lismore

Dee Mould, Lismore - October 16, 20260

I witnessed the aftermath of a serious assault on a woman in Conway Street, Lismore in broad daylight. This was not a minor incident. There...

Byron Echo

BSC insolvency

Sharon Kelly, Ocean Shores - October 16, 20260

After numerous warnings, some more than a decade ago, why haven’t our two longest standing public servants Ndiaye and Lyon made the necessary decision...

Byron Echo

Have you visited our local hospital lately?

Jamie Hoile, Lennox Head - October 16, 20260

Has anyone had experience of visiting outpatients in one of our local public hospitals lately? What were your impressions? Positive or negative? This commentary...

Byron Echo

Nuclear hypocrisy

John Scrivener, Main Arm - October 16, 20260

Nothing illustrates Western hypocrisy quite like the double standards applied to nuclear weapons. Trump insists the US-Israeli aggression against Iran is all about preventing...

Byron Echo

AI growing up quick

Peter Olson, Goonegerry - October 15, 20260

We are exactly at the point where we lose control of the AI, and it will try to hide that from us. Studies show,...

Byron Echo

No short-term solutions

Annie Radermacher, Brunswick Heads - October 15, 20260

Here we are, put into the very precarious situation of funding Byron Shire Council’s (BSC) infrastructure shortfalls. By no means will the proposed solution...

Byron Echo

Let’s not sell the only CBD carpark

Vee Hunt, Mullumbimby - October 15, 20260

The ongoing logistics disaster that is the ‘affordable’ housing proposed to be built on the public carpark at 57 Station Street is becoming a...

Byron Echo

Restricted mobility

Basil Cameron, Goonengerry - October 15, 20260

Our mobility choices are an expression of our freedom of movement. Yet, not everyone in our community is able to move as freely, or...

Byron Echo

Dear Brunswick

Vinnie, Teagan, Odette, Marlon, and Monty, Brunswick Heads Post Office - October 15, 20260

After 11 wonderful years, the time has come for our family to say farewell as owners of the Brunswick Heads Post Office. Our final...

Byron Echo

The price of ignorance

Mike Balson, Upper Wilsons Creek - October 15, 20260

What often gets described as ‘racism’ in Australia is often based on plain old ignorance. People lacking the interest or curiosity to enquire more...

Byron Echo

E-bikes on the beach

Wally Hueneke , Byron Bay - October 14, 20260

Why are e-bikes or any bikes allowed on the beach between Belongil and The Pass? It’s one of the few places where we used...

Byron Echo

Good governance

Liz Levy, Suffolk Park - October 14, 20260

Thank you Kelly Minahan, President Suffolk Park Community Association (SPCA), for your focus on transparency, trust, and good governance. We know the value you...

Byron Echo

Clifford St DA, Suffolk Park

Karin Kolbe, Suffolk Park - October 14, 20260

Once again there is a DA for 9-15 Clifford St Suffolk Park (adjacent to the existing shops). The current nine, very affordable dwellings, will be...

Byron Echo

Thank you

Lorraine Reynolds and Penny Mangan, Brunswick Heads - October 14, 20260

Thank you Deputy Mayor Elia Hauge, Cr David Warth, and Mandy Nolan for taking the time and making the effort to hear and sight...

Byron Echo

Reflections and style

Patricia Warren, Brunswick Heads - October 14, 20260

Reflections Holiday Park’s CEO, Nick Baker, places value on community engagement. The website says it welcomes respectful community consultation. I thought that went both ways? Immediately...

Byron Echo

Ridiculous

Larry Hoofs, The Pocket - October 14, 20260

How long is this stupid 57 Station Street discussion going to continue? The laneway is already barely accessible especially when IGA trucks are delivering...

Entertainment News

Interview for Byron Bay Film Festival

The Echo - October 13, 20260

Entertainment News

Katchafire’s Revival 2.0

The Echo - October 13, 20260

Entertainment News

Nimbin Fringe Festival prioritising sustainability

The Echo - October 13, 20260

The Good Life

Berry season is here

Allie Godfrey - October 13, 20260

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Calls on NRPP to defer consent for Mullumbimby’s 57 Station Street DA on Monday

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