Some good questions were raised by residents at last week’s Council meeting – and were ‘taken on notice’ by Mayor, Michael Lyon.
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Are subcontractors to Clarence Property the cedar cutters of 2024? Lets put this in economic terms. Subcontractors: you are trading the priceless capital value of the land base you live on for the privilege of working hard to degrade those...
Is there any connection between a five-star resort that is about to build holiday apartments and houses a kilometre from the clothing-optional beach at Tyagarah and the decision of National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS)? Naked bathing has been going...
With the recent issuing to the developer, Clarence Properties, of a subdivision works certificate, the fate of the Wallum heath and woodland at Torakina Rd, Bayside, Brunswick Heads now hangs precariously in the balance. Thus far, governments at all levels...
Mullumbimby is a floodplain. Every time we have a heavy downpour I am up and down through the night, checking if the water is covering the road, and rising water. In one way I was a bit lucky in...
Could I suggest that all flood-affected residents in Mullumbimby turn up to the Byron Council chambers by 8.30am for the next meeting on 14 March? Everyone should wear bright coloured tape on their legs, bodies or heads, indicating the...
After months of anticipation, Mullum Ex-Services ClubMullum Ex-Services Club says it is proud to announce the completion of an extensive $4.5 million renovation, which ‘combines modern amenities, comfort, and community spirit’.
I understand the owners of floodplain land wanting to fill and develop for money, and who work secretly with Byron Council (who are very good at secret discussions) to achieve this. However, Ms Bandini’s claim that it’s not flood water,...
The rezoning of high-value agricultural land for future housing – some on floodplains – is likely to be rushed through at Thursday’s Council meeting with last-minute tinkering – see page 1.
I’m not sure Andrew Hall understands how politics works if he is blaming the Greens for cannabis not being decriminalised yet. That’s actually up to the government in power, which is Labor, not Greens (so far!). The Greens are doing...
Between One Mile Beach and Big Rocky Island, just south of Nelson Bay, lies the stunning Samurai Beach, a part of the Tomaree National Park.
Following the success of Blue on Burringbar Festival in Mullumbimby last year, the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce and Creative Mullum are putting on a fun, interactive community event this year on Sunday, 5 May.
Residents awaiting the completion of the Federal Drive reconstruction have highlighted the impacts of losing connections to the hinterland village two years after the 2022 floods. Council staff confirmed with The Echo that contractors are aiming for completion at the...
It is unfortunate the Tweed Growth Management and Housing Strategy – draft Options Paper (TGMHS) is mired in much controversy. The huge discrepancy of the government and Tweed Shire Council (9/8/22) growth figures being more than doubled in the TGMHS...
Having worked at the Ford dealership in Mullum while my wife ran an art and craft shop in Mullum, and having lived on the old stock route in Mullum and on the Middle Pocket Road, Billinudgel, I can’t believe...
Serious concerns have been raised over the Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041 by the 12 Byron Shire-wide associations that make up Community Alliance for Byron Shire (CABS).
National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Byron Shire Council (BSC) have agreed to close Tyagarah clothing-optional area on 30 June. What a relief that NPWS have finally acknowledged that the clothing-optional area at Tyagarah Beach is almost exclusively on...
An independent review of the financial model applying to local government in NSW would seem at first glance to be a welcome opportunity for councils such as Byron.
When I heard that the council had new plans for Burringbar Street, I was curious to see what that plan was. I was shocked to see that with so many threats to Australian wildlife, those plans include cutting down...
Mayor Michael Lyon told Mullum residents that he has the numbers to remove floodplain development but will push through the Residential Strategy that aims for 4,522 homes by 2041.
One in 12 people over 65 are living with dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease, but is a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with doing everyday activities. It’s actually no longer called dementia, but Major Neurocognitive Disorder (MND).
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Victoria Cosford Creamed honey – ah the memories! As a child, smearing it on to toast, I always felt there was something both homely and glamorous about it – and then I forgot all about it. Until I saw jars...
Need a break from the everyday? Feel like a relaxing country drive with a delicious meal and cool beverage to greet you at the end? Then look no further than taking a drive to the Dunoon Sports Club, nestled...
