Byron Shire-based misfit duo, Versace Boys, dropped their latest debut album last weekend.
Could the plan for Byron Council to take over the old stationmaster’s cottage and the train station building in Mullumbimby be cruelled by contamination issues on both sites?
The Misinformation Bill before the Australian Senate, introduced by Labor with the Greens’ support, threatens free speech.
Plans for a 24-unit residential development on Bangalow Road, Byron Bay, have been unanimously approved by Byron Shire councillors.
The RFS are always looking for more dedicated and passionate recruits to join – particularly the Billinudgel, Main Arm, and Burringbar brigades.
I finally took the new path to the lighthouse from Wategos and sorry, after all that expenditure of money, workmanship and time I was left underwhelmed and concerned that the outcome was the best we could manage on this...
I am writing to express my concern over the persistently high petrol prices in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Despite a significant drop in crude oil prices by over 20 per cent and refining margins by over 50...
In correction to the letter by Dr Anne Stuart (November 6): the situation around the long-lasting power failure in Broken Hill was, in my opinion, solely down to incompetence of the grid-regulating authorities! Contrary to D. Stuart’s claim, Broken...
The average annual wind speed at the beach in Byron Bay is about 10km/h and one out of five days it rains. David Vargo’s vision of zero parking at the beach removes those cosy moments overlooking the windblown ocean...
The Byron Community Centre says it is excited about launching its annual ‘adopt a family’ Christmas hamper appeal as the holidays approach.
More foster carers are urgently needed in NSW, the government says.
Tonight, each new thought brings a tear to my eye. Each thought comes with the image of broken hearts, shattered hopes, and dead dreams. I think of the young woman, a victim of sexual abuse; it has just been proven...
Surely, there have been several sentiments expressed in the political victory of Donald Trump that Byron Shire residents could relate to? For example, stop telling me what to do, stop telling me what to think, stop telling me what...
Coorabell Hall is hosting a special Indigenous cultural event on Saturday, November 23.
Disaster recovery funding of $52.5 million has been announced by the NSW Labor government, to help cash-strapped Byron Shire Council restore damaged rural road infrastructure. But will it build back better?
Make no mistake, Peter Dutton and the far right will use the Trump coup as a template for this upcoming federal election.
In response to Sarah Seaward’s letter (November 6) entitled ‘What if’, here’s my ‘What if,’ before I take a stiff drink. Richard Jones commented that Trump could barely string two words together. That I would boldly claim is a...
The state of the roads in Upper Main Arm is an ongoing disgrace three years after the flood. I appreciate that Byron Council has done its best to restore its road network since the catastrophe, a mighty undertaking at...
For five years local community service organisation Queer Family Inc has been providing vital support for local members of the LGTBQIA+ community in and around the Byron Shire.
There is finally some movement on improvements to the Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour, with Transport for NSW Maritime announcing on its website it will fund electrical upgrades to the existing boating facilities.
I've very much enjoy visiting Byron Bay; it’s a beautiful area, the town is lively and full of interesting restaurants and cafes, and the local residents are relaxed, friendly and kind. However, there are a few things that would make...
David Vago’s vision for the foreshore published in The Echo, and all the Byron Shire Council options recently exhibited for public consultation, are all missing a once-in-a-generation opportunity. The masterplan must include a new beach access at the western end...
We need to talk about child sexual abuse. And most importantly we need to listen. And then we need to act. There’s a kind of social paralysis that exists around this subject. It’s uncomfortable. It’s upsetting. It’s triggering. But the silence – from the system through to the family, continues to hurt people long after the assault has finished.
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.
The benefits of eating organic foods are now quite well known. Eating organic food supports gut health and can provide a higher level of nutrition including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. Eating organic...
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