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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. 

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Underbelly in Byron

Byron has long had a dark underbelly.  Many places do, but Byron has sold itself as a young person’s...

Tour de Cure pays tribute to Professor Richard Scolyer AO

Renowned Australian pathologist Richard Anthony Scolyer AO, died yesterday after living for three years with a grade 4 glioblastoma IDH wild-type brain tumour.

Free bike track ‘waste of money’

Byron Shire business people who think that spending eye-watering amounts of taxpayers’ money ripping up a multi-billion-dollar train line...

Tipping point

It is noted in the last edition of The Echo that six new dwellings with swimming pools are to...

Taxing labour vs capital

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

Congratulations, Council

I am an old bloke of 85 years, and have travelled extensively around all Australian states and territories, including...

May 14, 2025

Byron Shire Echo issue 39.49 – May 14, 2025

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In this Issue:

Climate change and the future – a layman’s interpretation

Diverse opinions in media climate change debates exist, except among climate scientists, but the starting point to analyse climate change is temperature.

Mali off to compete in Japan

Cape Byron Steiner School student, Mali Adam, is continuing her impressive rise in junior surfing, having been selected to compete in the Stab High Japan 2025 surf competition this May.

Byron school commits to reconciliation plan

The Byron Community Primary School proudly announced the launch of its Reconciliation Action Plan, calling it ‘a powerful commitment to fostering a future of respect, equity, and cultural understanding’.

SHIFT Project needs your second-hand clothing

The annual pre-loved SHIFT clothing sale is on again on June 28 at the Byron Bay Surf Club. Do you have good quality clothing to donate?

Freedom flotilla ship attacked, local man safe

A local man has told The Echo he is safe after a Palestinian humanitarian aid effort he is part of was attacked by drones in international waters near Malta recently.

High-risk weeds targeted for control and eradication

Local councils will be funded $10 million to target high-risk weeds across the state to protect the state’s primary production and public land.

Pest Animal Management Plan on exhibition

Byron Shire Council’s Draft Pest Animal Management Plan (PAMP) for the next five years is on public exhibition until June 12.

Women-only service to start in Byron

A new weekly women-only service has been announced ‘to provide safety, dignity and support in the heart of Byron Bay for women experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and financial insecurity’.

Peace

I write to you as a mother, a Jewish granddaughter, a death care worker, and someone who has recently returned from the West Bank, where I served as an international peacekeeper documenting crimes against humanity. What I witnessed there was...

Labor complicity

How many more thousands of children have to die in the Israeli genocide before our government, complicit in its deafening indifference, (not to mention its supply of drone parts to Israel via the US) makes any kind of ripple...

Ready for Bangalow’s day at the races?

Buckle in – Bangalow’s Billycart Derby is on this Sunday!

49 lots now approved for Bayside

Is the stormwater drainage system in Bayside, Brunswick Heads heading for a major failure as insufficient infrastructure struggles under the weight of growing demand?

Editorial – Diversity blooms after Voldemort

Congratulations, Sussan Ley, who has become the first federal Liberal leader with two X chromosomes.

Getting loopy

More fuel burning emits more carbon dioxide. Accumulating carbon dioxide traps more heat in the air. Warmer air holds more water vapour. Denser water vapour results in more rain. More rain results in more flooding, erosion and plant growth....

Congrats n thanks

I was highly impressed with the scope of imagination of the young people who strategised Mandy Nolan’s Greens campaign. Not a space, thought, person, or township was overlooked as they campaigned for Mandy and Mother Earth’s sentient rights. With other...

Will there ever be Habemus mama?

Puffs of chemical pollution from a temporary chimney installed on top of the Sistine Chapel by Vatican handymen and firefighters heralds the selection of the new pope.

Byron Councillors accused of lack of support around large flood-prone development

Mullumbimby resident Kate Walsh addressed councillors at last week’s meeting around Byron Council’s lack of engagement and support when it came to her neighbourhood facing large-scale inappropriate development on flood-prone land.

Meet the woman behind vital work supporting Kenyan kids

A baby in Australia was the rock that a charity in Kenya was built on 13 years ago – a charity that supports dozens upon dozens of child rape victims.

Greens ‘belted’

According to The Guardian online: ‘The Greens MP and candidates faced a barrage of negative ads from right-wing campaigners Advance and other conservative lobby groups such as the Australian Institute for Progress (AIP). Advance was crowing about the Greens’...

ANZAC dawn service

I was at the ANZAC dawn service at Brunswick Heads, and as a local councillor, I was honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of Byron Shire Council. I was interested to notice that for the first time, Indigenous servicemen...

Are you high enough?

Sky High presents Riddim Time, live at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay for all things reggae, soca, dancehall and soul.

Vegas in Lennox for Rafiki Mwema

Vegas is coming to Lennox and the Rafiki Royale is looking to be a sell-out event for Lennox Head-based charity, Rafiki Mwema.

The best comedic talent

Are you ready to laugh your arses off? The Brunswick Picture House is bringing you some of the best comedic talent from around Australia and beyond!

They’re filthy animals

All legends, all classic rock hits – the Filthy Animals are back with another all-star line up, this time featuring the larger than life Skenie from The Poor! The Filthys like to mix it up, but you’ll always get a stage full of legends and you’ll always get the best rock songs of all time – done right!

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Data Rape

Capitalism is watching. The system that many believe is the pathway to freedom is quickly becoming the fast-track to servitude. Choice isn’t a choice if it’s been chosen for you. Based on your previous choices. It’s the choice illusio

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.