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Lennox Village Vision concept plan goes public
Draft concept designs for Lennox Head village centre have gone public today at Ballina Shire Council, and online.
June 12, 2020 | David Lowe | 0 Local News, Uncategorised -
OAM for conservationist Claire Oelrichs
In the Australia Day Honours list local environmentalist Claire (Catherine Marie-Claire) Oelrichs received the Order of Australia Medal for her contributions to conservation.
February 4, 2020 | Echonetdaily | % Local News, Uncategorised -
Forests across the state reopen after rains
Recent widespread rainfall and increased humidity have meant many coastal State forests from Sydney to the Queensland border are reopening today. Many of these State forests have been closed to the public since last November due to increased fire risk.... Read More →
January 22, 2020 | Paul Bibby | 0 Uncategorised -
Locals artists hit back at the government’s plan to abolish department
Scout Wallen Northern rivers’ leaders in the arts and culture industry are calling on locals to form a coordinated action plan in response to the government’s decision to abolish a federal Department for the Arts. Last Thursday 5 December, Prime... Read More →
December 11, 2019 | Echonetdaily | 0 Local News, Uncategorised
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The not-so-grumpy Tim Stone, of Grumpy Grandma’s
Story & photo Kate O’Neill If you’ve been shopping at the local farmers’ markets for a while, you’ll remember Denyse Hodgson, aka, Grumpy Grandma; the no-nonsense lady with the best olives in town. She and husband Alan retired a few years... Read More →
4 days ago | Echo | 0 -
Lennox Village Vision concept plan goes public
Draft concept designs for Lennox Head village centre have gone public today at Ballina Shire Council, and online.
June 12, 2020 | David Lowe | 0 -
OAM for conservationist Claire Oelrichs
In the Australia Day Honours list local environmentalist Claire (Catherine Marie-Claire) Oelrichs received the Order of Australia Medal for her contributions to conservation.
February 4, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 1 -
Pennies and Pounds
Before the introduction of decimal currency there was a well known saying: ‘if you look after the pennies, the pounds will look after the pounds’.
January 29, 2020 | The Echo | 0 -
Forests across the state reopen after rains
Recent widespread rainfall and increased humidity have meant many coastal State forests from Sydney to the Queensland border are reopening today. Many of these State forests have been closed to the public since last November due to increased fire risk.... Read More →
January 22, 2020 | Paul Bibby | 0 -
Locals artists hit back at the government’s plan to abolish department
Scout Wallen Northern rivers’ leaders in the arts and culture industry are calling on locals to form a coordinated action plan in response to the government’s decision to abolish a federal Department for the Arts. Last Thursday 5 December, Prime... Read More →
December 11, 2019 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
So you want to be a councillor/politician?
This document was written without fear or favour, by The Echo editor Hans Lovejoy for the politically curious who are considering a tilt at public life. My intention is to hopefully inform and engage aspiring political actors so they don’t become... Read More →
December 3, 2019 | Hans Lovejoy | 8 -
Cinema: Judy
Judy is the story of legendary film actress and singer, Judy Garland. The movie is set when Judy (Renee Zellweger) arrives in London to perform shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. This is 1969, thirty years after she... Read More →
November 27, 2019 | The Echo | 0 -
Man dies in fatal crash near Nimbin
A man died in a single-vehicle crash near Nimbin yesterday.
November 20, 2019 | Paul Bibby | 0 -
Get your Christmas cheer on at Ballina’s free Christmas lunch
If you're feeling a little lonely this Christmas, or don't have the dollars for a turkey and the trimmings, you're invited to the free community Christmas lunch held in Ballina’s Presbyterian hall on Christmas day.
November 20, 2019 | Paul Bibby | 0 -
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.
November 20, 2019 | Aslan Shand | 0 -
Interview with Fiona O’Loughlin
Fiona O’laoghlin: Gap Year Byron Services Club | Saturday | 8pm | $30 They say that adversity makes the best comedy. Comedian Fiona O’Loughlin has a knack for reframing the hardest stuff life throws at her. Australians fell in love with... Read More →
November 20, 2019 | The Echo | 0 -
Beer Club
If you live around here, you can just turn up at the Stone & Wood premises in Byron to get their seasonal and limited releases, as well as the popular lines. However, if you’d like to send a present to... Read More →
November 12, 2019 | The Echo | 0 -
Business activation workshop gives locals the chance to plant seeds for 2020
Paul Bibby Locals looking to get their business ideas off the ground are invited to attend the business idea activation workshop at the Sourdough Innovation Hub on November 26. The workshop is designed to give people the tools to activate... Read More →
November 5, 2019 | Paul Bibby | 0 -
Framing the guilty: Uluru deniers, banksters, Dutton’s spies
The Liberal bullies and the Murdoch-Costello press have jammed their frame around indigenous recognition, and it boils down to 'we will decide what you can have, and it’s probably going to be bugger-all'.
October 28, 2019 | Echonetdaily | 6 -
Thus Spake Mungo: Australia catches up to Greece… in a baaad way
At last, Scott Morrison’s torpid government realises it is in danger of being mugged by reality. After last week’s report from the International Monetary Fund, it is no longer feasible to pretend the Australian economy is in safe hands and can continue to muddle through without at least a modicum of intervention.
October 21, 2019 | Mungo MacCallum | 17 -
Enormous crowds arriving in Byron for climate march
Update 10.50am The head of the Climate March is now at the beachfront whilst the tail of the march is still on its way down Jonson Street with well over 1000 people and students marching. The Echo has received a... Read More →
September 20, 2019 | Echonetdaily | 8 -
Byron Community Centre helping seniors get connected
Local seniors wanting to get a better handle on their computers, iPads and smart phones are being offered free consultations with experienced digital tutors at the Byron Community Centre.
September 6, 2019 | Paul Bibby | 2 -
Interview with Luke Player from the Pinheads
Pinheads in Byron Hotel Great Northern Byron | Saturday 31 August | 9pm | Free Born out of friendship, bowling, sci-fi movie marathons, and literal brotherhood, The Pinheads reside within a stylistic purgatory – too weird for punk shows, too... Read More →
August 21, 2019 | The Echo | 0 -
Activist locks onto Adani drill rig to mark 40th anniversary of Terania Creek
A climate activist has marked the 40th anniversary of the Terania Creek blockade by locking herself onto a drill rig on the Adani Carmichael mine site.
August 16, 2019 | Paul Bibby | 3 -
Cartoon of the week – July 10
Letters to the editor We love to receive letters, but not every letter will be published; the publication of letters is at the discretion of the online and print letters editors. The deadline for the Byron Echo newspaper is noon Friday and letters... Read More →
July 16, 2019 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Interview with Joel Salem or was that Allen and Eric the dogs
Who doesn’t love dogs? Who doesn’t love talking dogs? Especially when they’re funny! Comedian, juggler extraordinaire, and international spiegeltent superstar Joel Salom has created a brand-new show: Talking Dogs. This family-friendly interactive show is an absolute must-see for the whole family! Seven had a chat with these two very chatty pups.
July 4, 2019 | The Echo | 0 -
Netballers clean up at NSW state carnival
The Brunswick Byron Netball Association U/17 side has once again won Netball NSW’s third division state tournament going through the three-day, 18-game competition undefeated. Six of the nine players came through from the BBNA side that also won the same... Read More →
June 18, 2019 | The Echo | 0 -
New koala management plan for Kings Forest approved by IPC
The Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has accepted changes to the koala management plan for the 4500-lot residential development at Kings Forest, south of Tweed Heads.
May 8, 2019 | Paul Bibby | 1 -
NSW Health extends warning about measles
NSW Health wants to extend and earlier warning about measles infection which may arise from two cases confirmed on the North Coast last week.
April 12, 2019 | Echonetdaily | 0
