I confess that though pleased by the supposed rejection of the SEP – the only such decision I can recall of its kind since Club Med was knocked back – I suspected that ways would be found to get...
The empire of lies seems to have met its match. Not many can fit the I word five times into one sentence. China says barking dogs don’t bite. Russia is booming while slowly devouring Ukraine. Iran’s 80-plus million people have built a dozen...
Lotus Palliative Care is inviting the Northern Rivers community to come together for an evening of music, laughter, and generosity at its bi-annual fundraiser this Saturday, 21 March at the iconic Billinudgel Hotel.
Winning a short story competition can be the acknowledgement budding writers need to kick off their careers. Local author Sarah Armstrong won The Echo short story competition twice, she credits it with giving her the confidence to write her shortlisted Miles Franklin Award novel Salt Rain.
Spaghetti Circus, Mullumbimby’s beloved community circus school, and the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to bring a free, family-friendly community celebration to the heart of Mullumbimby.
Never one to miss an opportunity to meet over coffee, I eagerly accepted an invitation to celebrate B Corp Month in March. Eagerly. Then I realised I should do a little homework first – slightly less eagerly. First things first:...
This Sunday is the national March in March for Forests day where thousands of people come together across Australia to demand an end to native forest logging and forest mining. Marches are taking place across the country including in...
The owners of a luxury apartment development overlooking Byron’s Main Beach have been granted permission to build above the height limit for the town after taking the matter to the Land and Environment Court (L&EC).
Australia needs to recognise and appreciate the framework of international law that regulates relations between nations and defines acceptable conduct on the world stage. It’s an uncontroversial fact that threats and acts of aggression violate international law, in particular Article...
Keeping Australians safe, says our prime minister, is the Albanese government’s first priority. I question, what am I being kept safe from? Is it the UN, WHO and NATO’s plan for one world government? That our government is proceeding with,...
Oh, Sharon (Sharon Kelly, Letters, March 6). As you know, we live in a democracy. Our model is good – but not perfect. In my youth, I worked for the state government and was involved in ‘flooding six houses’. The...
Most of us have had that moment when the GPS suddenly feels a bit dodgy. The blue dot says you’re right on track, but your gut says, ‘really?’ I had that feeling the other day up at the Byron Bay...
Councillor David Warth has brought a controversial notice of motion (NOM) to the upcoming Byron Shire Council (BSC) meeting that seeks to investigate opening a channel from the Billinudgel Nature Reserve to the ocean. This is based on the fact...
Are you looking for a new experience? If so, consider becoming a professional firefighter with the Mullumbimby Fire Brigade! Recruitment is now open at FRNSW Mullumbimby Fire Station for on-call (retained) firefighters. Station Commander, Captain Josh Rushton highlighted the...
Bella and Remi with one of Steve Wedd’s giant dahlias and the wonderful flower tiaras they fashioned themselves.
The SHIFT Project that helps women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness is a project that is close to many locals’ hearts and each year people come together to give to, and support, the much-anticipated second-hand clothing sale that raises money for the SHIFT Project.
Were you impacted by the 2022 floods? Perhaps you are looking at retrofitting or house-raising, or you’ve even gone ahead and done it? You might be eligible for assistance from the NSW governments Northern Rivers Resilient Homes Program (RHP).
Patt launched her second book Ready to Teach – Woodwork last Thursday at the Shedding Workshop in Mullumbimby and was joined by a crowd of well-wishers and supporters who Patt has taught, worked with, and supported over her last 30 years in Mullumbimby.
Louisa McKay wants the Byron Community Centre (BCC)to be a ‘community centre for the people’.
The Rolling Stones recorded ‘Salt of the Earth’ in May 1968, according to Wikipedia. The song was reportedly inspired by John Lennon, with Jagger attempting to write a working-class anthem. The lyrics lament the fate of us average people. Written almost...
Reflections Holiday Park management claim they have no power to relocate permanent sites that block the legally required buffer zone along Simpsons Creek in Terrace Park. Reflections are required to protect and rehabilitate Simpsons Creek and provide the buffer zone...
When petrol and diesel are wildly expensive or unavailable, are Northern Rivers residents without EVs going to wish they had a bike, or trains, or both? Param Berg, Lismore
Maybe Mandy could ‘get forgotten’ if she used another search engine . When I initially used the internet about 1992, Google was just one search engine amongst many. I never used it until it took over the world. Recently, I got...
Byron Shire Council (BSC) staff have recommended approval of Justin Hemmes' large, multi-site development application (DA) at 111–115 Jonson Street. However, concerns remain over parking, and the lack of public access to key reports.
The future of a long-running youth outreach program in Byron Bay will be decided when Byron Shire Council meets on 19 March, following an independent review that recommends moving away from the current model.
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