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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).

Fund set up to help Chase Goldstraw’s family after tragedy

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the family of a young father recently killed in a truck accident in Tweed Heads.

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!

Byron Bay-based hydrofoil company awarded ‘Best of the Best’

Flite, a brand of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and the global pioneer of electric hydrofoil technology, have been awarded the Red Dot: "Best of the Best" – the highest distinction in the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Awards.

Before The Shed falls silent…

Join the Nudge crew this Saturday for the season ten finale of Nudge Nudge Wink Wink (NNWW) in The Shed at the Billinudgel Hotel – bringing another unforgettable night of music, connection and community spirit to the Northern Rivers.

Kyogle Council encourages making contact before starting development

"Planning a development? Contact Council before you start" – that's the message from Kyogle Council around building and construction.

June 5, 2024

Byron Shire Echo issue 38.52 – June 5, 2024

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In this Issue:

Ongoing roadworks

In response to Scott Wilson (Echo 29 May) questioning Byron Council’s spending on roads and infrastructure, the truth is that from 2017/18 to 2022/21 the special rate variation (SRV), along with pay parking revenue and grants, raised more than...

Help save the Big Scrub rainforest with science

There is only one per cent of the Big Scrub rainforest in Northern New South Wales remaining. This has left what were once mighty rainforests now critically endangered and facing the threat of extinction because of a serious lack of genetic diversity.

Submissions open for federal insurance hike inquiry 

Submissions are now open for the Select Committee on the Impact of Climate Risk on Insurance Premiums. 

A tribute to Brunswick Heads locals 

In a world saturated with carefully curated images geared toward personal brand building, a genuinely candid photo is a refreshing and beautiful thing.

Concerns over potential impact of piggery DA 

Plans submitted to Council earlier this year for the historic old Skinners Shoot piggery at 103 Yagers Lane have raised concerns with residents.

Mullum students off to parliament

During the April Easter school holidays, three Mullum High students represented the local electorates in the prestigious NSW Youth Parliament program camp.  

Cheaper EVs!

Considering switching to an electric vehicle (EV)? The recent Echo ‘Sustainability’ supplement states that the cheapest EV in Australia is the MG4 long-range, costing $52,000. That is incorrect! Few people actually need such extended ranges for their daily travels....

Comedy posters

Who’s stealing them? I recommend you look for a pissed-off comedian not on the bill. Andrew Hunter, Bangalow

Is consciousness necessary?

As science progresses the magical, spiritual, perceptions of the world fall away into the garbage trucks that pass by as we awaken from our dreams. One can ask what is consciousness, is it a wonderful word that so many of...

Incredibly biased

Danny Wakil blasts my ‘incredibly biased anti-Israel letters’ and ‘fictitious claims about Israel’, but he doesn’t cite a single instance of the alleged bias or fictitious claims. In the absence of such evidence, his accusations amount to little more...

Nude freedom or not!

It appears state-run entities promoting their own ‘values’ and agenda continue to erode people’s freedom. It doesn’t matter whether or not you enjoy and feel comfortable in your own skin or enjoy the many other benefits of a clothing-optional...

Old and Gold on this Saturday in Bruns

Come rain, hail or shine, the Old & Gold Festival will celebrate 20 years this Saturday.

Former Byron Mayor Simon Richardson

Jobs for the boys? Mayoral candidates defend appointing former mentor to...

With former Greens mayor, Simon Richardson, having mentored both current mayoral candidates Cr Sarah Ndiaye and Mayor Michael Lyon, The Echo sought comment around their support/vote for his role on Northern Rivers Planning Panel.

Editorial – Who’s up for reelection in Byron Shire?

Over the coming months, you, dear constituent, will be subjected to local politicians campaigning for the September 14 Council elections. 

Keeping Byron, Byron

At our last Byron Council meeting, I proposed reducing the height limit at Wategos from nine metres to eight metres. This is because the steep slopes mean people are building absolute monstrosities that are completely out of scale with...

Search for Gage continues

The 31-year-old Gage Wilson was last seen on Hakea Court, Mullumbimby, about 5am on Saturday, May 18.

Mullum phone tower

The wanton destruction of the mobile phone tower in Mullumbimby is further proof the Green Taliban are alive and well here in Northern NSW. This belligerent mob will stop at nothing in their mission of forcing their putrid doctrine down...

Here’s a few ways to address DV

The news on the domestic violence front just keeps getting grimmer. The North Coast is reeling from the latest horrific family violence murder of a toddler.

Ovarian cancer walk raises over $38,000

On Saturday June 1, Ben Noori, Shawn, Adam and Brent Lewis legged it into Byron Bay, after a 800km trek from Sydney, raising awareness and funds for ovarian cancer.

Future unclear for gutted Mullum railway station after fire

At around midnight on April 21, the old Mullumbimby railway station building, used by a range of community groups, was gutted by fire. 

Parting observations on Byron Bay’s economy 

Of those who have been involved in Byron businesses over the decades, almost everyone knows Ed Ahern.

Want to find out about Lennox’s new Public School?

An information session about the relocation and concept design for the new Lennox Head Public School to be built on the corner of Montwood and Snapper Drives will be held on Wednesday, June 5.

Why?

Why is a servo in Ballina selling diesel fuel for 185 cents a litre, while just up the road in Byron we’re paying 30 cents a litre more? Why can I shop in Aldi for around half the price...

Consider the volcano

The Tongan volcano may well have contributed to the 2022 flood event, as suggested by John Scrivener last week, but we would be taking a great risk in excluding it from our flood planning.  The underwater volcano made a one-off...

Money for what?

In 2018 Water and Recycling (W&R) on Byron Shire Council (BSC) asked the Water, Waste and Sewer Advisory Committee (WW&SAC) to endorse a five-year plan at a cost of $250,000 a year. They submitted to reline the sewerage gravity...

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.