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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 

Other News

Prayers For Peace at Durrumbul Hall, 21 June

A Winter Solstice concert will be held Sunday 21 June, from 6.30pm at Durrumbul Hall, Main Arm.

Taxing labour vs capital

Catherine Cusack (Echo, 27 May) says she believes ‘Australians are fine with fairness for housing. The issue is messy...

‘Open slather’ if rural housing expands under Tweed policy, says councillor

A Tweed councillor is warning that protections for agricultural/environmental land could be diminished if a strategy to expand housing on rural land is adopted by Council. 

Catalano’s twin Wategos mansion DA wins court approval

A controversial dual-mansion development at Wategos Beach has been approved by the NSW Land & Environment Court, ending an 18-month battle between media entrepreneur Antony Catalano's company and Byron Shire Council.

Bombay to Byron: 12 years of modern Indian on Jonson Street

This June marks 12 years since Bombay to Byron first opened its doors on Jonson Street, and husband-and-wife team...

Greens silence ‘lacks integrity’

In response to Ian Clements’ letter last week, we wish to clarify a few things. Firstly, on the pools debate,...

November 27, 2024

Byron Shire Echo issue 39.25 – November 27, 2024

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And the OS art winners are…

The Ocean Shores Art Expo drew art lovers together to admire local creatives at the Ocean Shores Community Centre last weekend.

Arwyn takes her ballet to next level

Established in 1964, the Australian Ballet School (ABS) has always been where you want to be if you are serious about ballet in Australia.

Flying doctors fundraiser luncheon

A charity to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service will be held again December 6 at the Bangalow A&I Hall from 12 till 5pm.

Audit reveals consumers ripped off on unpackaged fresh fruit and vegetables

At a time when many of us are trying to reduce the amount of plastic packaging we consume, the supermarkets are incentivising us to do the opposite.

Bruns gets a new wellness centre

A change of use for the former Wraight’s mechanic workshop in Brunswick Heads was waved through unanimously by councillors at their November 14 meeting, paving the way for a takeaway cafe and wellness gym and recovery centre.

This wonderful town

As the commerce/tourism interests get excited about the need to get the place lit up like a Christmas tree over the silly season, I hope that fair warning will be given about the hazards to pedestrians here. Firstly, absolutely...

Electoral system

Australia needs an independent electoral system inquiry. In discussions on TV, Senator Don Farrell, preparing the final report on the 2022 federal election, stated that he is a great supporter of the Westminster system. Surely that doesn’t mean that Australia...

Rubbish collection

My twin sister Jane and I ‘enjoy’ walking around town picking up all the ‘small to medium’ rubbish in Bruns and Mullumbimby. I thought maybe others in the town and elsewhere would like to do the same as it’s enjoyable...

Contradictions and self-interest

In The Echo (13 November 2023) there was a proposal to redevelop Byron’s Main Beach car park, etc (page 5), a warning on climate change adaptation (page 17), and the ridicule of Belongil beach front property prices (Backlash). Now, beaches...

Exploring life and follicles with Frankie, God of Hair

This week, Mullumbimby’s funkiest salon, Frankie God of Hair, celebrates its 13th anniversary. Everyone in the Shire has heard of flamboyant Frankie Schaufler, but few know the story of how the talented German friseur ended up in this Northern Rivers town.

Stop the violence, end the silence today in Ballina

The Ballina region is stepping up against domestic and family violence and saying ‘yes’ to respectful relationships with its annual Rotary Walk, happening today Friday, November 29.

Younger generation steps up for marine life  

More than 150 young humans from eight local high schools gathered at Ballina Coast High School last week for a day devoted to learning about, and defending, our precious marine environments.

Bearing witness

Yet another biblical donkey cart picks its way through the rubble canyons of Gaza. These poor desperate people are caged-in and cannot escape. Some have been forced to move more than 20 times. Yet another father carries the broken...

What a ‘line-up

US President-elect Donald Trump’s top picks number one: Attorney-General, Congressman Mat Gaetz, who stated during the Trump campaign re the abortion issue, ‘Why is it that the women with the least likelihood of getting pregnant are the ones most...

Winton lends his voice to climate action through latest book, Juice

Tim Winton is on stage, seated, in conversation about his new book, Juice, a novel about the dystopian future that awaits us all because of rapid, fossil fuel-induced global warming.

Byron’s peak philanthropy org celebrates 20 yrs

Philanthropic organisation, the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) celebrated two decades of community-driven impact last week, which includes $10 million in donations across more than 645 projects since its inception.

32 units slated to replace Mullum car park – have your...

Feedback is now open for a large mixed-use ‘affordable housing’ development, slated for the main entrance of Mullum, replacing the much-used Station Street car park.

Editorial – Right and left wings are from the same turkey

Satirist Mark Twain said, ‘If you don’t read newspapers, you’re uninformed. If you read newspapers, you’re mis-informed.’

Foreshore development

Are there any locals out there who are concerned about the rate of sand loss and dune erosion at Main Beach, Byron? While we cannot do much about the impacts of sea level rise, we CAN do a lot...

Byron visitors

Why are visitor numbers down in Byron Bay? There are obviously a number of key factors that are contributing to this, e.g. the high cost of living in Australia, which has literally gone through the roof so to speak. Also,...

Vale Sea Shepherd stalwart, Adam Shostak

Much-loved long-time local, Adam Shostak, passed away last Wednesday after a slow decline from various health issues.

Taken for a ride

Michael Sarpi, (Letters, November 20) the prices of petrol ARE exorbitant in Byron Bay. The prices seem to have no justification regarding cost of oil, the Aussie dollar or delivery fees. Do we have dealers in Byron who simply...

Development

How did the huge houses being built in lower Browning Street (Byron) pass the pub test? Three storeys? Definitely don’t fit into the streetscape, maybe they mixed up Marvell Street and Browning! Hopefully the new council can check on...

Death spiral

Climate change is having a significant impact on agriculture, with extreme weather events, shifting growing seasons, and increased pest pressures threatening food security. These changes not only affect crop yields but also drive up food prices, exacerbating the cost...

Cartoon of the week – November 27

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.

Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.

Festival and event grants on offer

Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.

Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.

The Pocket Winter Festival bringing you music, food and fun

The Pocket Winter Festival is set to return on Sunday, 21 June, from 10am to 2pm, bringing together the community for a day of music, food, entertainment and family fun at The Pocket Public School.