Imagine in the near future, a foreign power which deemed itself racially and culturally superior to ours, invaded Australia. They moved across the land as an irresistible force, killing millions of us with their weapons, poisons and disease. We Australians...
The Mullumbimby Tennis Club has been rebuilt after the floods, and is now welcoming all new players, both young and old, to the club.
In John Scrivener’s letter (20 September), he speaks of the community’s desire for progress. Those who want train services again believe progress is having both rail with trail! On historical trends, there is a revival of train travel worldwide. We need...
A new site for school tree planting that could provide a space for generations of local kids to engage in regen education has been earmarked by Byron Council.
It was a pleasant morning: crisp, and bright. Birds tweeting. People smiling at each other. Buskers doing their thing. Cafes abuzz. This was downtown Mullumbimby on a sunny, spring day.
I fully support the government’s attempts to build more low-cost housing in the nation. Slo Mo talked a lot but did very little! Albo puts up a policy but it’s ‘all smoke and mirrors’. Albo knows it is. He likes...
It seems likely that a significant portion of Australians intend to vote ‘No’ in the upcoming referendum because they are suspicious of government motives, are following the guidance of someone they respect, or because they believe that Indigenous Australians...
After 20-plus years working as a sewer operator, I witnessed exactly what Cr Dey is referring to as to the amount of consultants used by Byron Shire Council (BSC) staff and engineers. I witnessed on a number of occasions consulting...
I received two pieces of propaganda in my mail box over the weekend. One was from Yes23 Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition and included the Uluru statement. Nice. The other was addressed, ‘Dear Neighbour’ but did not have any...
Disappointing to see The Echo publish a smear on Russell Brand, based on allegations. What happened to innocent until proven guilty? Or are we in ‘trial by the media’ now? We expect this low form of clickbait journalism from...
Mary Donnelly turned 100 on September 28, and to celebrate, a lunch with family and friends was held at the Mullum Courthouse Hotel on Saturday.
A recent Women’s Giving Circle, run through local philanthropic organisation, the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF), has awarded funds to two local projects supporting First Nations initiatives.
The Queer Family has run its first programs over the holidays at their new home, The Farmhouse, in Mullumbimby, after having been impacted by the 2022 floods at their previous location.
Australia’s image of ‘a fair go’ has waned over the past two decades, with the gap ‘blowing out’ between those who have lots, and those without much.
The heroic and courageous efforts of locals who took to their boats and saved lives and communities in the 2022 flood will never be forgotten. We look to our governments for support and assistance at such times yet, as the...
Our Byron Council, along with many others, causes more problems than it solves. I wish to complain re local government policies about a failure to follow rules and regulations. I have found within our shire there is a problem of...
How does one prepare for the possibility of going to jail for telling the truth?
Could the Byron golf course be relocated to make way for a new housing development on the edge of town?
As Collingwood and Penrith fans celebrate two cliffhanger wins, the Byron community has scored their own equally hard fought twin victories.
A collaborative review undertaken by the NSW Police Force and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission has found improvements in training for police attending music festivals, but gaps in the training roll-out.
Byron Council has edged closer to finally building a cycleway between Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads, settling on a path that will essentially follow the main road route between the two towns.
I went on the new lighthouse track today and think they have done an amazing job. Letting you know not everyone dislikes it or needs to complain in Byron. Sonia Friedrich, Byron Bay
Some Aboriginal Australians want a constitutionally enshrined ‘Voice’ in parliament, beyond the right to vote and to make representations to parliament through their elected MP, or privately, like everyone else. They don’t just want the Constitution to acknowledge their existence....
Booking agency Stayz says Byron Shire Council’s 60-day cap for short-term rental accommodation will only limit ‘accommodation options for tourists and income for mum and dad retirees’.
Both the Byron and Bruns Surf Lifesaving clubs are appealing for recruits to help make the beaches safe this summer.
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