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Evans Heads locals raise their voice against Iron Gates
Locals who are once again opposing the Iron Gates development in Evans Head presented Richmond Valley Council (RVC) Mayor Robert Mustow with a petition of 304 signatures against the proposal last Tuesday.
Just now | Echonetdaily | 0 Local News -
Schoolies are arriving in Byron for summer fun
Schools out for summer and many of the newly minted adults who have had their final day of school are heading for a good time to Byron Bay.
57 minutes ago | Echonetdaily | 0 Local News -
The ‘new gold’-diggers: water ‘miners’, desperate farmers and thirsty councils
As local governments across the Northern Rivers announce increased water restrictions, more regional politicians are backing an end to water extraction for the bottled water industry.
2 hours ago | Echonetdaily | 0 Local News -
Contentious Bruns DA deferred
The residents of Short St, Brunswick Heads are breathing a little easier today after Byron Council voted to defer a proposal for a large dual occupancy development in their neighbourhood.
18 hours ago | Paul Bibby | 0 Local News
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Evans Heads locals raise their voice against Iron Gates
Locals who are once again opposing the Iron Gates development in Evans Head presented Richmond Valley Council (RVC) Mayor Robert Mustow with a petition of 304 signatures against the proposal last Tuesday.
Just now | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Schoolies are arriving in Byron for summer fun
Schools out for summer and many of the newly minted adults who have had their final day of school are heading for a good time to Byron Bay.
57 minutes ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
The ‘new gold’-diggers: water ‘miners’, desperate farmers and thirsty councils
As local governments across the Northern Rivers announce increased water restrictions, more regional politicians are backing an end to water extraction for the bottled water industry.
2 hours ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Five week wait on water deliveries
Water shortages are gripping the region, with water cartage trucks unable to keep up with demand. Georgia Fairhall from Byron Shire Water Cartage told Echonetdaily that they are booked up for five weeks and aren’t accepting new orders. She said,... Read More →
2 hours ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Contentious Bruns DA deferred
The residents of Short St, Brunswick Heads are breathing a little easier today after Byron Council voted to defer a proposal for a large dual occupancy development in their neighbourhood.
18 hours ago | Paul Bibby | 0 -
Astroboy survives the Shitbox
Three years ago, Sydney couple Jane and Derry Thomas, inspired by the prospect of a ‘fantastic opportunity’ to raise money for cancer research, signed up to take part in a Shitbox Rally
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Controversial DA for North Coast Recycling passed by NRPP
The approval of the DA to expand the operation of North Coast Recycling to 30,000 tons of processing of construction waste a year has shocked some local residents and local businesses.
21 hours ago | Aslan Shand | 0 -
Fight for the Bight paddle out protest Saturday
Support the fight to stop oil mining in the Great Australian Bight at this Saturday's paddle out in Byron and around the country.
23 hours ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Suspected snake bite: 11 year old transferred to Queensland Children’s Hospital
An 11 year old girl is in a critical condition following a suspected snake bite and has been transferred to Queensland Children's Hospital.
Yesterday | Echonetdaily | 5 -
Marine litter collection tech for Bruns
This Saturday you can catch an outdoor screening of local filmmaker Damon Gameau’s recent film 2040 at the Yum Yum Tree in New Brighton.
Yesterday | Aslan Shand | 0 -
Wine, cheese and… art!
A celebration of art will be taking place on Friday 22 November at 22 Tincogan Street, Mullumbimby.
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Generous donation brings cutting-edge ultrasound to Tweed Hospital
Expectant mothers at The Tweed Hospital can now access the latest in ultrasound technology, thanks to a big donation by the local hospital Auxiliary.
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Assange’s father to speak at Justice for Julian event in Mullum
An event in Mullumbimby to raise awareness and funds for the fight to free Julian Assange will be addressed by his father John Shipton, and international human rights campaigner Ciaron O'Reilly.
2 days ago | Paul Bibby | 4 -
Lismore council votes for 26 per cent increase in residential rates
Lismore Council last night voted for a 26 per cent increase residential rates over four years to fund a major investment in local roads and the reinvigoration of the Lismore CBD.
2 days ago | Paul Bibby | 15 -
Pre-eminent hydrologist joins SCU to help tackle climate change
Paul Bibby One of the country’s foremost hydrology and water resources experts, Associate Professor Peter Coombes, has joined Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus. In a move which comes as the region – along with much of the country – is... Read More →
2 days ago | Paul Bibby | 1 -
Bruns DA fiercely opposed; staff recommend approval
Despite 135 letters of objection, Byron Council staff have recommended approval of a contentious development application in Brunswick Heads, after the developer agreed to modify his plans.
2 days ago | Echonetdaily | 5 -
First heatwave of season in New South Wales
The first heatwave of the summer season is poised to hit New South Wales with hot, dry winds bringing high temperatures, raising fire dangers and providing health risks to the vulnerable.
2 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
North Coast Recycling under scrutiny for DA breaches and asbestos handling
Concerns have been raised over the expansion of the North Coast Recycling facility in the Russellton Industrial Estate in Alstonville in relation to breaches of DA consent conditions and handling of asbestos on site.
3 days ago | Echonetdaily | 4 -
Lennox Head surfer invents shark-proof fabric
Living on the far north coast we are inundated with news concerning marine life including the issues of sharks and shark nets and shark bite.
3 days ago | Echonetdaily | 2 -
Hanging out the dirty laundry on domestic violence
Domestic and family violence has no place in our community, in any community, and to push that message home the Dirty Laundry Project is being rolled out once again across the Northern Rivers to take a stand against domestic violence.
3 days ago | Echonetdaily | 1 -
Tweed to host youth music festival
Tweed Shire Council is hosting a Music Forum for local youth.
3 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
R&R in Bruns for those severely impacted by bushfires
So many people are banding together to help bushfire victims and a group in Brunswick Heads has come up with a unique plan to help people who have lost their homes.
3 days ago | Eve Jeffery | 0 -
‘Thrown under a bus’: HEMP Party president sets record straight on Australian news report
Prominent Nimbin identity and HEMP Party president Michael Balderstone has told The Echo that he is ‘still feeling very bruised’ by a front page Murdoch newspaper splash
3 days ago | Hans Lovejoy | 10 -
Northern Rivers bushfire and power updates
If you are going to stay and defend your properties then make sure you prepared. If you are going to leave leave early.
3 days ago | Echonetdaily | 5 -
Sculpture Festival a hit for Mullum
The Ingenuity 3D Sculpture Festival Mullumbimby has been a wonderful addition to the town with 23 temporary and permanent sculptures throughout the Palm Park.
3 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0
