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The Coast Road – short story comp entry

Short story by Edie Foxglove. Lu hates parties. Well, she hated that party, anyway. She dreams of attending big-city parties, far away from these people, this town...

Pages of a Book – short story comp entry

Short story by Pearl Bannister. I read a book once; it was a book about a man, he was lonesome and lost. I read half the book before turning the light off at a quarter to one...

Calling young writers for the Echo Short Story Competition!

Telling stories is how we make meaning. It is a kind of social glue – a way we understand and experience the perspectives of another.

On your mark, get set, write!

The Echo and Creative Mullum’s Short Story Competition is off to a great start with submissions so far in both the over and under 18-year-old categories.

Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 

Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.

Festival and event grants on offer

Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.

Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.