10.5 C
Byron Shire
June 21, 2021

Latest News

Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Man missing from Cudgen

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Far North Coast.
Read more

Other News

Byron EchoThe Echo - 0

ABC maintaining independence?

Fast Buck$, Coorabell I’m a fan of the ABC so I’m a bit disappointed that the local ABC radio station has...
Read more
National NewsThe Echo - 0

It’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Dementia Australia is calling for all Australians to make themselves aware of the different forms elder abuse can take and to be alert to vulnerable Australians, including people who live with dementia. 
Read more
Byron EchoAslan Shand - 4

‘Influencers’ – just another advertising platform…

The question being asked by many consumers is 'are influencers genuinely promoting products that they like and believe in, or is it just more advertising?
Read more
The Good LifeThe Echo - 0

Catch Flock’s Brice Fundraiser: Cycle For Brighter Futures

Matt Brice cycled through India solo in 2014 under the name of Cycle for Brighter Futures (CFBF), raising funds...
Read more
Byron EchoAslan Shand - 5

Some insights from Malcolm Turnbull

From the deceptive and underhanded conduct of our current Prime Minister ScMo, to the destructive impact of Tony Abbott and the far right of the Australian political and media scene, A Bigger Picture, by Malcolm Turnbull, provides an interesting insight into how he perceives the Australian political landscape.
Read more
SportThe Echo - 0

Byron triathletes maintain impressive form to take second spot

The Byron Bay ‘Breakers’ Triathlon Club finished their season with an impressive and highly respectable second in the Forager North Coast Interclub Series.
Read more
←

March 18, 2008

Issue 22.40 

Download PDF (22.3MB)

In this Issue:

Artists set to celebrate Bundjalung culture

Tonight Arts Northern Rivers will launch Bunarm Bologaman Wahl Bundjalung (Brothers coming together of the Bundjalung Nation), an exhibition of works by 12 significant Bundjalung artists who have a deep connection to the culture of the Bundjalung Nation.

The Echo - 0

Plans to revive Bangalow Parklands

Byron Creek flows, like an artery of life, through the heart of Bangalow town and hinterland. In this week in March 1925, people of the Bangalow community designed and created a special area fronting this creek.

The Echo - 0
Byron Echo

No SourDough$

The Echo - 0
Hayo van der Woude, Myocum 2021 promises to be the greatest year yet for revelations of unethical behaviour and corruption in every imaginable institution, by courageous...
Read more
Byron Echo

Localisation fantasy

The Echo - 0
Boyd Kellner, Newrybar The world’s richest person, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has increased his wealth from $130 billion to $186 billion during the pandemic. USA...
Read more
Byron Echo

Anatomy is destiny

The Echo - 0
Gareth W R Smith, Palestine Liberation Centre Five members of Byron Friends of Palestine visited Justine Elliot to discuss whether the ALP would endorse public condemnation...
Read more
Byron Echo

Vaccinations

The Echo - 1
Vyvyan Stott, Mullumbumby The government doctors have announced that vaccinations are compulsory for nurses . Yet our constitution states parliament may make laws regarding health, but...
Read more
The Echo is made possible by the support of all of our advertisers and is brought to you by this week's sponsor Dan Murphy's.

FEATURED STORIES

Miracles left, right and centre?

Political Comment David Lowe - 8
It's emerged Scott Morrison had used a taxpayer-funded VIP jet to attend a Pentecostal conference on the Gold Coast.
Read more

More bullying stories emerge in Lismore

Local News David Lowe - 8
Since local woman Sally Flannery decided to quit the Lismore City Council race, more stories of harassment and attacks have emerged, affecting councillors and others across the political spectrum.
Read more

Elders call out pro-Dunoon Dam campaign sign as racist

Local News The Echo - 5
Widjabul Wia-bal elders have called out a sign depicting sail boats and titled 'Widjabal Sailing Club’ that has appeared in Dunoon village recently as part of the pro-Dunoon Dam campaign as racist.
Read more

Tender to build rail trail from M’bah to Crabbes Creek awarded

Local News The Echo - 11
The debate over the tender for the building of the rail trail between Murwillumbh and Crabbes Creek was ultimately held behind closed doors, Mayor...
Read more

POPULAR POSTS

Kingscliff’s amenity or company profit?

Local News The Echo - 7
Kingscliff property developer Gales Holgins is seeking to increase truck movements by bringing in fill from the M1 road works rather than using fill from the development site. But Kingscliff Ratepayers and Progress Association say that the impact on residents and business is too high a cost to pay.
Read more

Local concert series organiser hit with $5,000 fine

Local News Paul Bibby - 10
When local musician Lisa Hunt arrived for a meeting with police last Thursday she was hoping for a somewhat friendlier reception than she had received on the last occasion.
Read more

Byron Shire Mayor, staff mute over Council court loss

Byron Echo Hans Lovejoy - 0
Byron Mayor, Simon Richardson (Greens), is again remaining mute over questions around Council’s court loss, this time over a fencing dispute in Suffolk Park.
Read more

Car mania clogs Mullumbimby

Byron Echo The Echo - 14
It was a fatal error – driving half a kilometre into Mullumbimby to pick up a carton of milk. My partner drove while I conducted reconnaissance for that elusive parking spot. 
Read more

POPULAR CATEGORIES

Give Website Feedback

FOLLOW US