In response to Brian Mollet’s article : Byron Bay – the new Shire Rome? (4 January), I would argue that the ancient Roman resort city of Pompeii is a much more suitable comparison to our Byron Bay. Nestled in the...
Marine Rescue Brunswick has become the first service in NSW to receive a new type of inflatable boat designed to undertake flood rescues in difficult conditions.
A couple who took their railbike tours to the US have returned for the summer holidays and say that since launching Rail Explorers in 2015, they now operate rail bike tours in five locations
I felt moved to write a response to Mandy’s assertion in the Christmas Echo that says, ‘Capitalism isn’t getting anywhere. Try as we might, we can’t seem to break it. It’s the foundation stone of poverty and exploitation.’ I beg...
Councillor Dey seems to be the only elected councillor with the intestinal fortitude to ask Byron Shire Council (BSC) directors or middle management for an explanation. Councillor Dey’s request for an urgency motion in relation to the fill placed at...
A major flaw in the recent road markings along Tincogan Street, Mullumbimby, is that the gargantuan pedestrian crossing which has gobbled up about twenty car-parking spaces is in the wrong place. Even the most casual observation of pedestrian traffic...
Advocates of more affordable housing in Byron Shire should take a leaf from Ireland’s decision to set stronger controls (Airbnb caught off guard by introduction of short-term letting restrictions, correspondence shows – Irish Times (2 January). Ireland’s minister for housing...
With the NSW election looming on March 25, there will no doubt soon be a government bonanza of promises to impress, you, the good-looking and articulate voter, into thinking that this or that party will govern with your interests at heart.
Local singer-songwriter, Kim Cheshire, will be in Tamworth on January 21, sitting nervously alongside four other nominees waiting to hear who will win this year’s Golden Guitar for the Best Alternative Country Album.
Victims of Holiday Letting (VOHL) have read all the documents provided on the Independent Planning Commission website, for the inquiry into Byron Council’s planning proposal for a 90-day cap in certain residential areas for STRA. Four documents are of particular...
In response to Alan Veacock’s Letter (23 December, 2022): There are points Alan makes with which I agree. Chief amongst them is that the incumbent Greens member for Ballina underrepresents and divides us. Can one major piece of local infrastructure the...
Attendees at a family gathering in Main Arm on the weekend were lucky to escape serious injury after the verandah they were standing on collapsed beneath them.
There is a world wide web of information, and now is the time to motivate our government to show us the proof debunking some of the untruths that are available on the internet. The fact checkers are only explaining...
I read that in southwest Sydney there are 140 housing projects up for consideration that are located in known koala habitats. As we know koalas are on the critically endangered list and heading for extinction, and more will be...
The NSW Independent Planning Commission has announced the public hearings into the Byron Shire Short Term Rental Accommodation Planning Proposal will be February 21 to 23, at a venue that is yet to be confirmed.
I watched the Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks display last night. I couldn’t help but think how obscene it is that councils across Australia should spend billions of dollars on fireworks. This money should be spent on homeless families...
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A 126-run fifth-wicket partnership helped Byron Bay to a total of 7/252 that proved too much for Tweed-Banora in the second-grade fixture at Dave Burns Field last Saturday. Byron Bay won the toss and elected to bat. Stephen Daniels opened...
Former Byron Bay FC goalkeeper and real estate agent, Damien Smith, along with wife Jodi, have donated $20,000 to help Byron Bay FC move one step closer to the dream of building a new Community Clubhouse. With over 600 registered...
The Alstonville Water pPolo Club juniors had a big finish to 2022 with the U/14 girls winning the Queensland Country Championships and the U/14s boys coming away with third place. The U/14 girls have been playing together for a few...
The Ballina Summerland Series bowls singles tournament attracted 64 entrants, including seven of Australia’s top ten bowlers. Preliminary rounds took place on January 4 and 5 before the final's day on January 6. ‘Despite some bad weather on the second day...
The biggest names in Australian magic have assembled their next sell-out smash hit, Showmen – The Ultimate Magic Spectacular featuring a supergroup of conjurers, tricksters, comedians, illusionists, and daredevils. Showmen is a jaw-dropping spectacle of live magic, illusions and stunts.
Get ready for the Bangalow Film Festival – it’s starting next week, when guest of honour Simon Baker will introduce Blaze, the film in which he stars. The festival will host special events, industry talks, films of course, music, art,...
Victoria Cosford ‘Basil pesto is our most popular product,’ Duska tells me, ‘but so is the Pumpkin and Macadamia Dip. Oh, and our harissas have a very loyal following!’ I’m at the stall chatting about Spice Palace’s cornucopia of delicious, exotic...
Having swung the doors open in January 2022, Common People Brewing Co in Bangalow has quickly become a home away from home for many. The brewery, and the friendly, local faces behind it, offer a range of seriously tasty beers....
