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Co-op meeting
Annette Snow, Myocum
As a Mullumbimby Rural Co-op shareholder of 42 years and a past employee of over 13 years,...
Other News
Dreaming about a bucket-list surfing and wellness holiday?
Have you always dreamt about traveling to exotic ‘bucket-list’ beach destinations like Bali or Vanuatu… or are your dreams...
What’s going on with gas?
David Lowe
According to the prime minister, we’re in the midst of a ‘gas-led recovery’. Until about five minutes ago,...
Byron Bay’s first ever matured spirit wins gold medal at London Spirit Competition
While the Northern Rivers region is well known for its environment and lifestyle, it is also becoming known for...
Search for a home
Jules Claydon, Ocean Shores
I helped a friend move to a new rental property last week, relieved that a stressful...
Rous County Dam
Jo Faith, Newtown
Strong objections to the proposed development of this dam have been articulated by the Indigenous Heritage First...
Belongi Spit
John Lazarus, Byron Bay
An update on proposed development of the Belongil Spit site, for the information particularly of those...
Stories about "Adelaide":
Dustyesky hits WOMAD
Dustyesky, the very Russian choir made up of not-so-Russian men from Mullumbimby, performed to thousands of people over the weekend at the Adelaide site of the global World Of Music And Dance (WOMAD) festival.
Patt instils confidence through woodwork
Doing the Woodwork for Women courses with Patt Gregory in Mullumbimby is about more than learning how to saw straight, though that is an important skill you will learn.
The Yearlings of Wonder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B9m3oub8ng
Mandy Nolan
Reminiscent of the great alt country American genre, but born out of Adelaide, The Yearlings’ sound is all their own. They straddle old...
Just a smidgen off gold
Just 23/100 of a second lay on the water between first and third in a 200 metre swim race at the Australian Age Championships...
Local News
Honouring midwives on their International day
Many of us have a midwife to thank for our safe arrival from the womb, these specialised 'catching' hands are a blessing to both mum and bub in hospitals and in the home.
Letters
Water strategy
Alan Dickens, Brunswick Heads
The people of Mullumbimby would be aware that Byron Shire Council (BSC) intends to hand over the supply of Mullumbimby’s water...
Letters
Respect for Country
Léandra Martiniello, Whian Whian
It is the night of the full moon, I have just watched it rise. On the other side of my hilled...
Byron Echo
Government fails to support dying with dignity in Northern Rivers
Eve Jeffery - 0
Approaching the subject of dying is always tricky, often awkward, and never easy. But when you are faced with caring for someone at the end of their life, it helps if you can find support from people who have already navigated the path.
