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Scottie’s backhander
Keith Duncan, Pimlico
What a thoroughly deserved backhander the UN Climate Summit gave to the marketing guy (PM Morrison), by not allowing him to waste...
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Sand pipeline foolish
Janet Lavis, East Ballina
I feel compelled to reply to Warwick Anderson’s suggestion to drill a pipeline from the cliff base of the Cape below the lighthouse...
Local News
Panels for dance collaborations are a Cack
The Alstonville Dance Studio has provided classes for disabled and death artists of all ages and abilities in dance, music drama and creative arts for over thirty years.
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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...
Local News
Lennox Village Vision concept plan goes public
David Lowe - 0
Draft concept designs for Lennox Head village centre have gone public today at Ballina Shire Council, and online.
Local News
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.
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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’.
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Forests across the state reopen after rains
Paul Bibby - 0
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...
Local News
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...
Council 2020
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...
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Cinema: Judy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98t7aXRaA6w
Judy is the story of legendary film actress and singer, Judy Garland. The movie is set when Judy (Renee Zellweger) arrives in London to...
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Man dies in fatal crash near Nimbin
Paul Bibby - 0
A man died in a single-vehicle crash near Nimbin yesterday.
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Get your Christmas cheer on at Ballina’s free Christmas lunch
Paul Bibby - 0
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.
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Marine litter collection tech for Bruns
Aslan Shand - 0
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.
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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...
The Good Life
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...
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Business activation workshop gives locals the chance to plant seeds for 2020
Paul Bibby - 0
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...
National News
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'.
Thus Spake Mungo
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.
Local News
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...
Local News
Byron Community Centre helping seniors get connected
Paul Bibby - 2
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.
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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,...
Local News
Activist locks onto Adani drill rig to mark 40th anniversary of Terania Creek
Paul Bibby - 3
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.
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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...
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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.
The Good Life
What to do with no booze at your party
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Eve Jeffery
It’s almost human nature, certainly Australian nature, to celebrate with a drink. Nothing says wetting the baby’s head like a beer or champers...
The Good Life
Hand-picked beans make the best brew for Bangalow Coffee
Story & photo Melissa Butters
Andy and Michelle have been serving up great coffee at farmers markets for 18 years. Andy, an exploration geologist, and...
The Good Life
A lot to bang on about at golf clubs and bowlos
Gone are the days when services and sports clubs dished up a choice between a pie and chips, or bangers and mash.
Food in clubs...
Byron Echo
Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 27 January, 2021
Lemon Chicken is not only a Chinese takeaway favourite, it's also a great local five piece band who play songs that you forgot you loved. They like to pick and choose from the fine selection of great tunes we all grew up on.