Art and intergenerational connection were on show at the recent Ocean Shores Community Preschool annual Children’s Art Exhibition.
Standing for the mayor as they enter the chamber is just one proposal from the NSW state government on how ‘a dignified and orderly’ council meeting that is ‘befitting to a chamber of democracy’ should be conducted.
I remember a teacher once describing how you eat peas with manners – I’m afraid to say it wasn’t a lesson I took too seriously and to this day I could not tell you the correct etiquette for eating a pea or two politely.
Mullumbimby High School’s Hall was buzzing on Friday night as around 90 community members gathered for a trivia night fundraiser hosted by the Mullumbimby High School P&C. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd eager to enjoy a fun night out to raise money for the school’s wellbeing hub, Garhim.
I was confused by letter claiming a disproportionate number of pro-Israel and, in your odd summation, Islamophobic letters in The Echo. A short check of the archives shows the opposite. Since last March alone, there have been 38 anti-Israel...
When will people stop believing the BS propaganda of Labor? For those not paying attention, a few facts: Penny Wong in the Senate: ‘the US relationship is more important that the environment’. Former Labor premier Mike Wran has said that ‘Australia...
Fifty years ago Australia’s (Labor) prime minister, Gough Whitlam, was sacked by Australia’s governor-general, John Kerr. It still defies belief that Mr Whitlam’s government (or any Australian government) elected by the Australian people could be dismissed by Royal Prerogative of...
Mayor Sarah Ndiaye is correct when she writes ‘respectful dialogue allows us to listen, learn and find common ground even when we disagree’. It’s a vital skill needed by our political leaders when dealing with critical issues to our community....
It’s with great sadness that I have watched the Helen Street footbridge literally decay before my eyes in recent years. It was a project inspired, and (partly) paid for, by the community that Byron Council seems to have all but...
Friday, 21 November at 9.30am will be the final service held at the Brunswick Heads Uniting Church. Pastor Tay Lee said everyone is welcome to attend.
A rural site in the rolling hills between Federal and Eureka will become home to up to 30 new houses, after Byron Shire Council approved another Community Title (CT) development last week.
There’s a new kind of greenwashing taking hold, as insidious as Madeira vine. It’s the creeping misuse of the words ‘circular economy’. The true circular economy is a rigorous model designed to keep materials and resources in use for as...
Wow, everything is more expensive now. How can the average person cope with rising prices? Especially rents are unaffordable now in Byron Shire, unless you’re a well-heeled visitor or highly-paid worker. So where does that leave our musos, artists, and...
A suggestion to help homeless people for the NSW premier to consider. Meriton apartments (Harry Triguboff) build more than they sell or rent, why does the government negotiate to purchase possibly 1,000 at a special price? Surely this would be quicker,...
Hi to all the ratepayers of Byron Shire. How can we achieve change because it is obvious that change is needed in the management of Byron Council. I believe the general manager’s contract has been renewed, but does anyone...
In response to Cr Elia Hauge’s letter (5 November 2025) regarding alleged ‘backroom deals’ among non-Greens councillors, I wish to clarify the situation and provide some context. There were no secret deals or underhanded negotiations. The decision in question was...
Recent amendments to the state’s main planning law just adopted by NSW Labor will result in councillors losing their powers to approve development applications (DAs).
The closure of Mullumbimby Road to outbound traffic for several months has impacted many local businesses with a downturn in trade at a crucial time of year. It has also led to the closure of the famous Uncle Tom’s Pies on the corner of Gulgan Road and Mullumbimby Road.
We can end violence against women and girls. I have always believed that. Some think I’m unrealistic, but I’m not ready to surrender hope.
My dog has taught me that every encounter on the street can spark a small moment of kindness. A wagging tail and a friendly sniff open conversations with strangers, turning a casual walk into a shared smile and a...
I have driven the Tweed Valley Way to Murwillumbah several times. The speed signs had the usual 65, 75, 45 or whatever notification on each bend. I drove the whole way at the speed limit and never once felt...
Driving took on a different dimension for me when Alfred first started his meanderings around Mullumbimby. Not sure which year that would have been, I remember pulling over asking him if he needed a lift, he hissed at me,...
Are we living in clown town? The Council is now building a carpark a long walk from the Mullumbimby shops in the block behind Woolies. This is an eminently suitable location for a high-rise housing development but Council are...
Thank goodness Byron Shire Council has upheld the protection of the Marshalls Creek Nature Reserve – a place of rare beauty and ecological importance. I engaged a number of scientific experts, who all strongly oppose the proposed Marshalls Creek...
I’m writing to express frustration at Council’s handling of the one-way detour for the Mullumbimby Road Upgrade. While the newly announced completion date of 24 November is welcome news, it highlights significant flaws in how the project was planned, communicated,...
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