Hans Lovejoy

In addition to his role as the editor of the Byron Shire Echo since 2010, Hans is an accomplished musician. A graduate of the Canberra School of Music, Hans has played the double bass and electric bass for more than 20 years, in all styles and at most of Australia's premier festivals. See www.hanslovejoy.com for more.

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North Lismore Plateau court hearings wrap up

Hans Lovejoy - October 23, 20250

A court case involving Lismore City Council and consortium of landowners pushing to develop North Lismore plateau has had its final hearings, says Al Oshlack.

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What’s on Tweed Council’s October 23 agenda?

Hans Lovejoy - October 21, 20250

A brief summary of Tweed Council's upcoming October 23 meeting

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Ballina Library refurbishment nearing completion

Hans Lovejoy - October 16, 20250

Ballina Library will reopen on Monday 3 November following its first major upgrade in ten years. A media release by Ballina Council reads, 'The works include new...

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NSW Rural Women’s Gathering, October 25

Hans Lovejoy - October 10, 20250

Lismore will host the 32nd NSW Rural Women’s Gathering on Saturday 25 October at the The Quad (110 Magellan Street), and organisers welcome women...

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Concerns raised over formalising 4WD vehicle access to Airforce Beach near Evans Head

Hans Lovejoy - October 7, 20250

A decision by Richmond Valley Council to formalise the Airforce Beach access point (north of Evans Head) with asphalt parking and four-wheel drive access...

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Byron Bay Herb Nursery creates new opportunities

Pancho Symes - October 2, 20250

The Byron Bay Herb Nursery has announced its launch of Open Employment Pathways.

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Byron councillors ignore 2,400 residents, reiterate support for Mullum affordable housing development site

Paul Bibby - October 2, 20250

A former Byron Shire councillor who sat in on internal workshops about Council’s affordable housing development on Station Street, Mullumbimby says the developer was quietly told to make the project as big as possible so that it would be economically viable.

Byron Echo

Remembering how to communicate

Dr Ray Moynihan - October 2, 20250

One of the most powerful moments of theatre I’ve ever seen happened on the stage of a local public school assembly hall a couple of weeks back.

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Court to consider NSW healthcare pay and conditions

Hans Lovejoy - September 30, 20250

The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association’s (NSWNMA) say a ‘landmark campaign to improve public sector nurses and midwives’ pay and conditions will culminate in one of the state’s biggest legal cases in decades, as a six week hearing gets underway in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) today [Tuesday]’.

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Richmond RiverFest flows upstream

Hans Lovejoy - September 30, 20250

Richmond RiverFest 2025 opened in Ballina on World Rivers Day (Sunday, 28 September) with music, culture and community action.

Byron Echo

Landcom – a familiar fiasco

Anthony Stante, Coorabell - September 27, 20250

Council’s development process seems to be done on the fly without the logical robust procedures or checks and balances that are supposed to stop...

Local News

Tweed Council seeks feedback on draft Planning Agreement Policy

Hans Lovejoy - September 26, 20250

Tweed Shire Council is seeking community feedback on two draft policies – one relating to how Council works with developers, and the other addressing the removal of high-value trees and vegetation.

Letters

E-bike dangers

Rossco Phillips - September 26, 20250

It’s another story of something that starts out as a great idea, but as usual, humans screw it up. E-bikes are totally out of control. The...

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Fate of Lismore flood-affected squatter homes decided

Hans Lovejoy - September 26, 20250

The fate of nine flood buyback houses in Lismore previously occupied by squatters has been announced by the NSW Labor government. The occupation of the...

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Wollongbar man charged over Byron CBD assault

Hans Lovejoy - September 26, 20250

A man has been charged over an alleged assault in Byron Bay last month, say Police.

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Lanyon to become NSW Police Force Commissioner

Hans Lovejoy - September 25, 20250

On Wednesday, NSW Labor premier Chris Minns announced that Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon, will become the 24th Commissioner of the NSW Police Force.

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Drug Summit Report response needed now, say Uniting

Hans Lovejoy - September 25, 20250

Drug reform advocate and medically supervised injecting centre provider, Uniting, is calling on the NSW Labor government to respond to the recommendations of the NSW Drug Summit Report

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Surf Life Saving raises flags for summer season

Hans Lovejoy - September 25, 20250

Surf Life Saving (SLS) Far North Coast kicks summer season off at the Cudgen Headland SLSC this Saturday from 8.15am.

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Wardell rec grounds could become permanent essential housing

Hans Lovejoy - September 25, 20250

Ballina mayor calls for open space to offset ‘essential housing’ plans on Wardell rec grounds

Byron Echo

Will Byron councillors refuse community engagement over carpark development?

Hans Lovejoy - September 25, 20250

How will Byron’s elected councillors respond to the largest community petition they have received this year?

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Byron Bay High ‘rings the bell’ at the ASX

Hans Lovejoy - September 25, 20250

For the second year running Byron Bay High School students are leading the nation in the ASX Schools Sharemarket Game. With this achievement has come an invitation from the ASX to ‘ring the bell’ at their annual financial literacy presentation.

Local News

North Lismore Plateau court hearings wrap up

Hans Lovejoy - October 23, 20250

A court case involving Lismore City Council and consortium of landowners pushing to develop North Lismore plateau has had its final hearings, says Al Oshlack.

Uncategorised

What’s on Tweed Council’s October 23 agenda?

Hans Lovejoy - October 21, 20250

A brief summary of Tweed Council's upcoming October 23 meeting

Local News

Ballina Library refurbishment nearing completion

Hans Lovejoy - October 16, 20250

Ballina Library will reopen on Monday 3 November following its first major upgrade in ten years. A media release by Ballina Council reads, 'The works include new...

Local News

NSW Rural Women’s Gathering, October 25

Hans Lovejoy - October 10, 20250

Lismore will host the 32nd NSW Rural Women’s Gathering on Saturday 25 October at the The Quad (110 Magellan Street), and organisers welcome women...

Local News

Concerns raised over formalising 4WD vehicle access to Airforce Beach near Evans Head

Hans Lovejoy - October 7, 20250

A decision by Richmond Valley Council to formalise the Airforce Beach access point (north of Evans Head) with asphalt parking and four-wheel drive access...

Local News

Byron Bay Herb Nursery creates new opportunities

Pancho Symes - October 2, 20250

The Byron Bay Herb Nursery has announced its launch of Open Employment Pathways.

Local News

Byron councillors ignore 2,400 residents, reiterate support for Mullum affordable housing development site

Paul Bibby - October 2, 20250

Byron Echo

Remembering how to communicate

Dr Ray Moynihan - October 2, 20250

One of the most powerful moments of theatre I’ve ever seen happened on the stage of a local public school assembly hall a couple of weeks back.

Local News

Court to consider NSW healthcare pay and conditions

Hans Lovejoy - September 30, 20250

Local News

Richmond RiverFest flows upstream

Hans Lovejoy - September 30, 20250

Richmond RiverFest 2025 opened in Ballina on World Rivers Day (Sunday, 28 September) with music, culture and community action.

Byron Echo

Landcom – a familiar fiasco

Anthony Stante, Coorabell - September 27, 20250

Council’s development process seems to be done on the fly without the logical robust procedures or checks and balances that are supposed to stop...

Local News

Tweed Council seeks feedback on draft Planning Agreement Policy

Hans Lovejoy - September 26, 20250

Tweed Shire Council is seeking community feedback on two draft policies – one relating to how Council works with developers, and the other addressing the removal of high-value trees and vegetation.

Letters

E-bike dangers

Rossco Phillips - September 26, 20250

It’s another story of something that starts out as a great idea, but as usual, humans screw it up. E-bikes are totally out of control. The...

Local News

Fate of Lismore flood-affected squatter homes decided

Hans Lovejoy - September 26, 20250

The fate of nine flood buyback houses in Lismore previously occupied by squatters has been announced by the NSW Labor government. The occupation of the...

Local News

Wollongbar man charged over Byron CBD assault

Hans Lovejoy - September 26, 20250

A man has been charged over an alleged assault in Byron Bay last month, say Police.

Local News

Lanyon to become NSW Police Force Commissioner

Hans Lovejoy - September 25, 20250

On Wednesday, NSW Labor premier Chris Minns announced that Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon, will become the 24th Commissioner of the NSW Police Force.

Local News

Drug Summit Report response needed now, say Uniting

Hans Lovejoy - September 25, 20250

Drug reform advocate and medically supervised injecting centre provider, Uniting, is calling on the NSW Labor government to respond to the recommendations of the NSW Drug Summit Report

Local News

Surf Life Saving raises flags for summer season

Hans Lovejoy - September 25, 20250

Surf Life Saving (SLS) Far North Coast kicks summer season off at the Cudgen Headland SLSC this Saturday from 8.15am.

Local News

Wardell rec grounds could become permanent essential housing

Hans Lovejoy - September 25, 20250

Ballina mayor calls for open space to offset ‘essential housing’ plans on Wardell rec grounds

Byron Echo

Will Byron councillors refuse community engagement over carpark development?

Hans Lovejoy - September 25, 20250

How will Byron’s elected councillors respond to the largest community petition they have received this year?

Local News

Byron Bay High ‘rings the bell’ at the ASX

Hans Lovejoy - September 25, 20250

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