National Reconciliation Week commemorates two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey with First Nations’ mob – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
A local alcoholic addict in recovery is making waves in the men’s mental health space.
Seven months ago, the newly-elected Council reversed an earlier decision by the previous Council to abandon the town’s reliance on its local weir at Lavertys Gap (Wilsons Creek) in favour of connection to the Rous County Council (RCC) water supply which serves the rest of the Shire.
The community-led effort to protect a rare and endangered habitat in Brunswick Heads from urban development is now in the final stages, with final submissions now delivered by both sides in the Federal Court of Australia.
The dust has now settled on what was the most important election in a generation, the voters have resoundingly returned the Albanese Labor government with a huge mandate. Congratulations to Justine Elliot and all the hardworking Labor volunteers who helped...
I understand a new superannuation tax is to be introduced. Will someone please explain to me how it can be justified that, despite large salaries, allowances, perks and index-linked pensions, MPs, governors, former state premiers and judges can exempt...
I must say, I am thoroughly disgusted by MP Justine Elliot’s response (published on your website) to the vigil for Gaza that was held outside her office last week by a local humanitarian group. She didn’t show a single...
A new zoning for low-cost rental housing is being proposed by independent councillor, David Warth.
A new iteration of Mullumbimby’s beloved music festival is set to debut on July 12 and 13 as a vibrant celebration of live music, community, and creativity.
A heartfelt thank you to John Lazarus for being one of the only balanced voices in our region, who like me, feels the pain for both Palestinians and Israelis in this ongoing conflict. We all see the rising death toll...
Áine Tyrell and Subhi Awad have you ever stopped to consider that you might just be flat-out wrong? What you’re spreading – hatred, lies, rape denial, and that of all the 7 October massacres – is exactly the kind of...
Thank you for informing the public about the intimidation that Palestine supporters have experienced in Byron Bay and surrounds (‘Palestine supporters leaving area after abuse’). It is appalling that our friends have had to leave because they defend the truth...
The Mullumbimby Giants celebrated 40 years of rugby league at their Les Donnelly Field, last Sunday, with wins across three of four grades against the Byron Bay Red Devils.
The Bangalow Bluedogs division three women’s soccer team had a tight 1-0 win over Goonellabah last weekend. The win on their home ground put them into second place on the table, behind the Burringbar Bandits.
Plans to revamp and restore the Byron Bay foreshore from Fishheads to the Beach Cafe are a step closer to reality, after Byron Shire Council passed its concept plan for the famous stretch last week.
The north coast comedic baton, or more appropriately, a microphone, has been passed over, with Mandy Nolan saying she will retire from stand-up comedy. Yet Mandy fans need not fret, she says she will continue to MC fundraisers, facilitate and...
In a world of disinformation overload, it’s sometimes hard to find sane voices that resonate. Scott Galloway, a wealthy American entrepreneur and academic, is one of those voices.
Many thanks for Hans Lovejoy’s feature article, ‘Palestine supporters leaving area after abuse’ (Echo, 21 May). Áine Tyrell and Subhi Awad are irreplaceable activists in a community experiencing and confronting local, national, and global threats. They have contributed directly to...
There is personal income and there is corporate income. Let us consider personal income. Personal income can be from individual exertion producing goods and/or services over a time period. That is, income derived from productive ‘working’ i.e. production. Or it can...
So here we go delivering a quarter of a million cubic metres of fill, powered by fossil-fueled trucks adding more CO2 into the atmosphere. That land will be under the ocean in a hundred years, and the heat will be...
As a schoolkid 70 years ago – and for some time after – I had a couple of very good friends who were complete and utter liars. Even a simple question like ‘Where have you been?’ would trigger a long,...
With the parent company of the Bangalow Bowling Club, Norths Collective, posting a $2,585,559 loss last financial year, The Echo sought comment around the company’s commitment to major upgrades as promised, and to reassure the Bangalow community that their club is not in danger of becoming insolvent or being sold off.
It was a slightly melancholy selfie sent from the other side of the world that inspired Albie Eeles to paint a picture of her dad.
I was deeply saddened to read the Palestinian activist Subhi Awad Is leaving the coast after multiple organised attacks. In Sydney, I work with many Jews who carried their own suffering from the Gaza war. They aim for peace. They...
Recently my beloved husband passed away after a sudden and brief battle with cancer. While experiencing indescribable grief during this time of loss I went in search of a local grief support group to connect with others who were also...
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