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Push to slow traffic outside Coorabell Hall

The campaign to slow traffic on the short stretch of Coolamon Scenic Drive outside Coorabell Hall is gradually gathering momentum, with Byron Council supporting a lower speed limit despite advice the road may not meet state criteria.

Wandana Brewing Co turns six

Six years ago, Wandana Brewing Co set up on the outskirts of Mullumbimby with a simple ambition: to make great beer and build something the community could genuinely call their own. This Saturday the Wandana Brewing crew are marking the occasion with a free, all-day birthday celebration, and everyone is invited!

Northern Rivers philanthropic org reveals 2025 achievements

Not-for-profit philanthropic organisation,  Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF), have released their annual report for 2025, revealing $2.4m was raised, and 121 projects funded across the region.

Invisible elderly women

The 2026 Federal Budget has sent a clear, heartbreaking message to the senior women of the Tweed: you are...

Drug driving reform introduced to NSW Parliament

Greens MP and drug harm reduction spokesperson Cate Faehrmann has welcomed news that reform to drug driving laws for medicinal cannabis patients will finally be introduced into NSW Parliament.

Interview with Pacific Avenue

South Coast rockers, Pacific Avenue, have left an indelible mark on the music industry, their debut studio album Flowers secured a spot as a number one Australian album earning two ARIA nominations. Now, their recently released second studio album, Lovesick Sentimental, looks to be heading in the same direction.

May 29, 2024

Byron Shire Echo issue 38.51 – May 29, 2024

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A pivotal moment in a commitment to environmental stewardship

Richmond Valley Council adopted its first Sustainable Communities Strategy in March 2023, marking a pivotal moment in Council’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

Climate Change Policy at the forefront of Ballina Shire Council

Tweed Shire Council is committed to a sustainable future and working with the community to protect the region’s internationally significant environment. 

Tweed Council – committed to a sustainable future

Tweed Shire Council is committed to a sustainable future and working with the community to protect the region’s internationally significant environment. 

Jagun Alliance – rebuilding Indigenous knowledge

Sustainability is intrinsic to Aboriginal cultural frameworks, all ways of being, knowing and doing. It’s about being in the right relationship with Country, and all the endemic species being in the right relationships, in the kinship Country for Country, Jagun.

There are challenges ahead, but there is still hope

In 2023, scientists from around the world said that action needs to be taken on climate change before it is too late.

Australian research to assess impact of firefighting chemicals on aquatic ecosystems

Research is to get underway for the first time into the environmental impact of spraying firefighting chemicals (FFC) near waterways.

Natural burial ground plans buried by Byron Council

After years of countless reports, community support and Council staff time spent, Byron Shire will not have a natural burial ground any time soon. 

Clothes maketh the woman

There are some people in domestic violence situations who feel that escaping is an insurmountable problem. 

Evidence please

Water and Recycling proposed to the Water Waste and Sewer Advisory Committee in 2018 for the committee to endorse a five-year plan to bring a company in to reline the sewerage gravity mains and reline some sewer manholes in...

International Criminal Court arrest warrants

Those who doubt the veracity of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrants for Natanyahu and his defence minister Gallant, should consult the following resources, all of which are written/established by ‘self-hating Jews’. Two key texts to understanding Gaza are...

Optics v reform

How much head scratching, and mental contortions, were required to produce last week’s editorial (Optics v reform) – about the $300 help with electricity bills. It’s at least original – who else would put their name to such a...

More fake gov

It’s bad enough to see Labor’s indifference at the ICC (International Criminal Court) requesting arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, but when Peter Dutton comes out and berates Albanese for ‘not supporting our allies’… if it wasn’t so...

Cosmos: turn off the water

One area that seems to be missing in the recent Echo online (21 May) Cosmos article about water resources is local storage tanks. We allow runoff from the roof to become contaminated runoff, lost down roadside drains, mixed with contaminants...

The great flood debate

The debate about including data from the February 2022 flood event (Letters, 15 May) is missing an essential factor for consideration. The question is whether the unprecedented flood event was part of the variation due to climate change or...

Byron mayor defends rate-rise plan

In an article that the Echo published in 2016 (www.echo.net.au/byron-mayor-defends-rate-rise-plan/) the mayor defended Byron Council’s rate-rise plan. Why are the roads in worse shape now after a 60 per cent (compounded) rates increase was granted per household? Why is there no...

Five years since Théo’s disappearance

Tonight at 11pm will mark the fifth anniversary of the disappearance of Théo Hayez, an 18-year-old Belgian man who was last seen leaving Cheeky Monkey’s nightclub in Byron Bay.

Local MP pushes for social housing at hospital site 

What negotiations are happening behind closed doors with the former Mullum hospital site? 

Why jobseekers were abandoned

Many were left puzzled by the recent federal budget by Labor Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, with its projected surplus of $9.3 billion. 

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free

Fast Buck$, The Echo was right in correcting your quote to ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’, but there are also other inaccuracies in your letter. Firstly, the above quote is banned in many countries as...

Paterson St danger

For over four years the residents of Paterson Street have campaigned for a pedestrian path on Paterson Street, one of the busiest and most dangerous thoroughfares in Byron between Bangalow Road and Massinger Street. In 2021, 57 residents signed...

Council staff to look at limiting bulk and scale in Wategos...

A motion by Cr Sarah Ndiaye (Greens) to amend the LEP to reduce the building height limits in the Wategos residential area from 9m to 8m was unsuccessful at last Thursday’s Council meeting. 

Caper wraps – Stone Fest next! 

With the conclusion of Caper Byron Bay Food and Culture Festival on May 26 – with events held across the Shire’s prestigious dining and watering establishments – Stone & Wood’s Festival of the Stone gears up for its big event on June 1, from 3pm till 10pm. 

Thumbs down for Council’s plans for Mullum’s main St

Residents have sent a clear message to Council regarding its plans for Mullum’s main drag, with staff reporting over 500 submissions were received for the Burringbar Street Concept Design.

Regarding Fast Buck$ and Israel

Regarding Fast Buck$’ letter (Echo 22 May). In 1948 while 700,000 Arabs fled Israel, 150,000 very sensibly stayed and their 2,080,000 descendants living within the borders of Israel are citizens of Israel enjoying the freedoms and prosperity that most...

Crossword clue

I wish to take exception to the clue ‘lambastes’, (Echo crossword two weeks ago). Lambastes, spelt with an ‘e’ is American or Canadian English. Everywhere else, it does not have an ‘e’ at the end. Apart from this, I am...

Marooned yacht on rocks near Ballina

A local photographer has shot a marooned yacht at Flat Rock, in Ballina Shire. It's the second boat to be washed ashore in recent months

Echo celebrates 40 with awards night tomorrow

Tickets are selling fast! Come join a fun-filled night of community celebration – This Saturday (tomorrow) The Echo is set to mark its 40th year in style with a ’30s swing-era style party and community awards night featuring the dynamic sounds of the Melbourne Ska Orchestra.

Author Tristan Bancks follows up with Two Wolves sequel

Local author Tristan Bancks launched his new book for readers 10+, Raised By Wolves, at Byron Book Room last night (Thursday 4 June).

Lismore City Council recognised for environmental leadership at LG awards

Lismore City Council has been recognised for outstanding achievement in environmental leadership, resilience and community infrastructure at the 2026 LG Professionals NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.