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Govt cost-shifting ‘erodes financially sustainable local government’

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Bruns-Billinudgel RSL marches on

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Democracy on the ropes?

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December 8, 2021

Byron Shire Echo issue 36.26 – December 8, 2021

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In this Issue:

Dear Paws, Kelpie Cross

Thank you for taking nose and paws to paper and writing a response. You were snapped by someone a while ago, or maybe it was another dog, as the person saw a dog looking like you having fun a...

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Bernard Collaery

I commend you on your latest update on the unjust treatment of Bernard Collaery ‘Government pursues whistle-blower in courts the 17 March.  As a former Canberran, I know how highly he has been regarded by the local community there as...

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COVID smorgasbord

The recently discovered virus variant (Omicron) inevitably will provide Australian state premiers, and their immunology-knowledge-deficient ranks of ‘health experts’ with opportunities yet again for self-aggrandisement. What a gift to this power-hungry, inept, opportunist mob – to inflict more pain...

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Mullum hospital remediation blows out $1.5m

The discovery of further asbestos will mean remediation work on the Mullumbimby Hospital site will continue well into next year, say Council staff.

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End of an era as Mullum Scouts fold

For a hundred years, local kids have met at the Mullumbimby Scout Group to learn bush skills, care for the environment, and just generally horse around.

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Licensed to kill, slowly and painfully

The licence renewal of Emmanuel Exports, the largest exporter of sheep in Australia, is a slap in the face for the large majority of Australians, who want this vile industry banned for good, and a huge betrayal of animals. The...

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Freedom

An Australian political party that promotes freedom of choice and a return to normal, now claims to have more members than the Liberals, Nationals and Greens combined. Supporters of that party, the ‘United Australia Party’, run by MP Craig Kelly,...

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The future Council

One of the nicest things to come out of the competitive lead-up to the Council elections has been conversations amongst candidates and their various representatives outside the Shire’s two pre-poll booths. Between voter visits, we discussed all sorts of...

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Environmental degradation 

Yes, it’s another one! There is a proposal adjacent to Billinudgel Nature Reserve, on the canal at 25 Hardy Ave, which threatens to set the future for buildings to be higher than the limit of 9.25m.  Is this to be...

‘Business as usual’ and we’ll drown in cars and people

In this term, Council has adopted a revised Bike Plan and first-ever Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan. Masterplans are prioritising people over cars in town and village centres.

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Di chalks up over 44 years of education

For almost 45 years, Dianne Davison has looked after, and out for, children in Mullumbimby. Finally, she has decided it is time to say goodbye.

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Venues of the north-east unite!

The Byron Bay Theatre, The Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah and Star Court Theatre in Lismore, have joined forces to create the Regional Venue Collective (RVC).

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Byron in crisis

The housing crisis in Byron Bay, and Australia in general, is urgent. There is no easy fix. Too many people are benefiting from high property prices. Too many politicians won’t make unpopular laws. However, a long-term approach might be...

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Youth survey launched with prizes

Are you aged 12 to 24 and want your voice to be heard on important decisions being made about Byron Shire’s future?

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Obstruction claims over holiday letting rejected by Planning Dept

The NSW Planning Department has hit back at suggestions that it has obstructed Byron Council’s attempt to limit short-term holiday letting in the Shire.

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Legal aid funding inadequate, say Law Council of Australia

The nation’s top law advocacy group is calling on the government for adequately resourced Legal Aid Offices, owing to unmet demand for the service.

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Strong start to cricket season for Byron Bay

Byron Bay remain undefeated after four games, and sit on top of the Coastal League competition after beating Bangalow last Saturday at the Cavanbah Centre.

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Editorial – Council restart and the most unsafe house in...

Expectations of government have been undermined – so where to from here and how to rebuild a nation based on good politics.

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Byron in crisis

The housing crisis in Byron Bay, and Australia in general, is urgent. There is no easy fix. Too many people are benefiting from high property prices. Too many politicians won’t make unpopular laws. However, a long-term approach might be...

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Main Arm Road

A 1km section of Main Arm Rd either side of Sherry’s Bridge needs attention. A fleet of large machines were hauled out and spent a week fixing a 30metre section on one side of the road only. This seems...

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For the love of dogs!

In response to Alison Drover’s opinion piece (November 17, 2021). She said Byron is not a ‘doggie destination’ and ‘Byron Shire is founded on biodiversity in nature’. Well, I remember Byron when it was an industrial town with sand...

Vote counting still underway for Tweed Shire Council elections

Around half of the potential votes have been counted in the Tweed Shire Council which have seen a surge in support for Liberal councillor James Owen.

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Independents clear election winners in Byron Shire

Independent candidate Michael Lyon looks to have secured enough votes to be elected Mayor, with 3,372 votes, or 23.11 per cent of the total votes counted on Tuesday. The Greens vote has diminished over 30 per cent from the...

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Qld-NSW border to open sooner

Local businesses can look forward to an ‘epic summer’ following the easing of Qld border restrictions, the Byron Business Chamber says.

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Public health neglected

On Monday 29 November 2021, I was in Mullumbimby Woolworths around 1–1.30pm. I counted 14 people without a mask, including two staff members and a Byron Shire mayoral candidate. A further four people wore their masks below their nose...

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Retired local professor launches book on grief

A leading international thinker and researcher in the development of innovative sport coaching and physical education teaching has returned home to Byron Bay and is launching his first non-academic book, 'Grief and Growth', on April 4 at The Book Room in Byron. 

Resilient Lismore’s ‘Repair to Return’ funding

On the eve of the second anniversary of the second devastating flood in 2022, Resilient Lismore has welcomed the finalisation of its funding deed with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, which will enable the continuation of its ‘Repair to Return’ program.

Editorial – Joyous propaganda! 

The NSW Labor government marked its one year in office this week with a jubilant statement of achievements issued from Macquarie Street HQ.

Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.