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Iconic Lennox beach shed upgraded – not demolished
Lennox Park and the shelter shed has now been upgraded and reopened.
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Bruns-Billinudgel RSL marches on
Though recently the membership of the Brunswick Heads–Billinudgel RSL sub-Branch has grown, the numbers are still very low and if there is not a continual increase, this chapter faces closing.
Coveted Wollumbin Art Award open for young and old
Are you an artist in the Northern Rivers? Now is the time to get your art ready and submitted to the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre’s coveted biennial Wollumbin Art Award.
Iconic Lennox beach shed upgraded – not demolished
Lennox Park and the shelter shed has now been upgraded and reopened.
Workshop in Creative Writing For Beginners
Have you always felt like you have a novel in you, but don’t know where to start? Or have...
Lismore Labor MP called out over native forest logging
More than five hundred people marched in the rain through Lismore to the local state member’s office in protest against government sanctioned native forest logging on Sunday.
Bay FM community radio celebrates digital upgrade
Volunteers from Byron and across the Northern Rivers celebrated nearly $100,000 worth of new studio equipment at Bay FM Community Radio station on the weekend.
Stories about "amalgamation":
Bangalow Bowling Club update, post Norths
Since Norths Collective took over management of the Bangalow Bowling Club in June of 2023, The Echo asked Norths Collective CEO how promises made prior to amalgamation were progressing.
Bangalow Bowlo voted
Sunday saw 450 to 500 members of the Bangalow Bowlo come out and voice their opinion on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that the board of Bangalow Bowlo had negotiated to join Norths Collective.
No guarantees with Bangalow Bowlo amalgamation, councillor warns
A local group of residents have warned of ‘Unlimited pokies, Sydney ownership and minimal sporting club support’ if a large entertainment corporation amalgamates with the Bangalow Bowling Club.
SOS says there was no community consultation for ‘super-school’
Governments regularly resort to spin to deceive the public and avoid accountability says Save Our Schools.
Teachers Federation rep to visit Murwillumbah
Many parents, teachers and students are not happy about the proposed amalgamation of schools in Murwillumbah, and today NSW Teachers Federation Deputy President Henry Rajendra is visiting the area.
Kyogle votes to remain a stand-alone council
Kyogle Shire Council has voted 5/4 to remain a stand-alone council and reject any proposals for a merger.
Byron Echo
Govt cost-shifting ‘erodes financially sustainable local government’
Paul Bibby - 0
Byron Shire Council looks set to add its voice to the growing chorus calling on the state government to stop shifting responsibilities and costs onto local government.
Byron Echo
Saddle Road group home DA decision this week
Paul Bibby - 0
Plans to build Byron Shire’s first permanent group home for women and children in housing stress are moving ahead, with the development application for the project coming before Council this week.
Political Comment
A health check as Medicare turns 40
If you’ll forgive the earnest tone, I’d like to propose a toast. To a friend who’s almost always there when you need them most. To a system that aims to treat people fairly and respectfully.
Byron Echo
Byron Council staff baulk at councillors’ promise of free parking for locals
Paul Bibby - 0
Will Byron Council deliver on its pledge to make parking permits free for locals across the Shire when paid parking comes into force in Brunswick Heads?