For six years, I was a stay-at-home dad, responsible for raising our three children and providing care for my frail but feisty mother-in-law, who suffered from COPD until she passed away.
When Stephen Clarke’s crosswords first appeared I too found them hard. But after persevering and with a bit of help from Dr Google, I have managed to improve. And now I can often complete them, or at least keep coming...
With locally-owned Brunswick Valley Gas (BVG) being recently sold to international gas and engineering company Elgas, there’s many who may not know there is a locally-owned option.
The Mullumbimby SES Unit is holding a workshop at the end of the month to inform women in the community about things they can do to protect themselves and their homes.
I am told that to have David Lovejoy’s life missing from the Echo editorial would seem strange, despite his son Hans’s comprehensive review, so I am your huckleberry – obscure Doc Holliday reference.
The five-year plan to investigate the inflow infiltration problem occurring in Mullumbimby, which also involved relining the problem mains by the company brought in, has concluded. There has been information supplied to former councillor Mr Alan Hunter that the problem mains...
I am SO very sad. I never thought beautiful Philip Shine would die. I had recently had a conversation with dynamic Cate Coorey his wonderful partner and friend to many. I had sought permission with Cate to have special time with Philip...
The local volunteer organisation Bruns Brekkie is set up to provide breakfast for around 30 hungry people two days a week.
One outcome of the recent local election is that Greens and Labor now have a supermajority of 6–3 on Byron Council.
The popular Federal Village Market will once again welcome visitors every month, starting on Sunday, 20 October and is set to run on the third Sunday of every month, from 8am to 2pm.
The article about new overnight-parking restriction signs targetting van-dwellers does little to further understanding of the situation with the general community. The parting comment by a staff writer (not Council), labelling some van-dwellers as ‘freeloaders’ reinforces the perceived stereotypical...
My three chooks are ageing and their eggs are getting fewer, so I bought a pair of new-season pullets to rejuvenate my egg supply. You have to buy hens in pairs because newcomers cop such a hard time from the old...
Forestry Corp are at it again logging koala habitats – oh but wait! Down Port Macquarie way forestry are giving away free koala food seedlings – so that’s OK? But seedlings take 15 to 20 years to get to...
I am moved to write this letter partly in response to Danny Wakil (Echo 2 Oct) but more because of what I’m witnessing daily in the news from the Middle East. The situation is so bad in Gaza with...
From chamber choir to Council chambers, Janet Swain’s musical background couldn’t be further from her new role as a Byron Shire Councillor – or is it really?
People matter. In a world where we become more and more disconnected from each other, where we shout hatred at strangers from the safety of our cars, where we congregate on Facebook groups to farm outrage, where we can refuse to see our own responsibility in alleviating the pain, hardships, and suffering of others, we become deeply disconnected.
The letters deadline for The Echo is noon Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. The publication of letters is at the discretion of the letters editor.
Echo co-founder, author and avid chess player, David Lovejoy, died with dignity and on his own terms last Wednesday, at his home in Mullumbimby.
Victoria Cosford Natasha used to love coffee, drinking easily two cups a day. Since discovering guayusa, however, she’s been able to give it up effortlessly – and that was five years ago. Ayusa Tea is the name of the business she...
If this year’s wet weather has stopped you from making it across the Bruns footbridge and over to the beach, then you may’ve missed the ongoing evolution of one of the shire’s truly unique venues – Rosefina’s Place on...
The wildly entertaining new comedy from irrepressible filmmaking duo Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache (The Intouchables, C’est la vie!), A Difficult Year stars Pio Marmaï and Jonathan Cohen as two compulsive spenders who get much more than they bargained for when they try to scam their way out of trouble.
Founded in 2022 by a couple of ex-Stone & Wood employees, Hiatus Beers is all about brewing crisp, refreshing, full-flavoured non-alcoholic beers. Celebrating their second year in business, they have recently released Hiatus Beers non-alcoholic Premium Lager. After launching Australia first...
Mark your calendars for an extraordinary night of adventure as the internationally acclaimed Radical Reels Film Tour makes its highly anticipated return to the House. In an exceptional showcase of homegrown talent, this year’s line-up features something truly special – an inspiring Australian story that’s capturing attention worldwide.
Loonaloop is a live four-piece electronic dance band, with a vibrant history of performances spanning festivals and clubs across Europe, the UK, New Zealand, and Australia over the past two decades. Loonaloop has recently touched down in Australia after an...
The inaugural Richmond Riverfest, a celebration of the Richmond River and the communities it sustains, has begun with over 20 events across four weeks – this festival highlights the vital role the river plays in our ecosystem and our...
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