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Housing not industrial precinct say Lismore locals
Locals from Goonellabah and Lindendale have called out the proposed Goonellabah industrial precinct at 1055A Bruxner Hwy and 245 Oliver Ave as being the wrong use of the site.
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Celebrating Tweed Museum’s 20th anniversary with all and everything
A stunning new exhibition has opened to celebrate the Tweed Regional Museum's 20th anniversary – Omnia: all and everything.
Byron’s Sydney-centric policies
Very interesting comments slipped out of the mouth of Premier Chris Minns during the recent Sydney/regional floods: ‘There shall...
Driver charged following Coffs Harbour fatal crash
A driver has been charged following a fatal crash in the Coffs Harbour area yesterday.
Getting ready for the 24/25 bush fire season
This year’s official NSW Bush Fire Danger Period closed on March 21. Essential Energy says its thoughts are now turned toward to the 2024-25 season, and it has begun surveying its powerlines in and around the North Coast region.
Menacing dog declaration revoked
After an emotional deputation from the owner of the dog involved, Ballina Shire Council has this morning revoked a menacing dog declaration for the kelpie Lilo, which was brought into effect following a bite in July 2022.
Families and children left struggling after government fails flood recovery commitments
The recovery process following the February 2022 flood has been slow, and many people are still struggling to regain normality in their lives.
Stories about "asphalt plant":
Boral plants in Alstonville and Lismore winding down
The Boral plants that have operated out of Alstonville and Lismore are now reducing their output and will only be operating to meet ‘customer requirements as necessary’ from July 31.
Ballina subdivision near asphalt plant challenged
The controversial use of the Ballina Mayor's casting vote to approve a subdivision within the buffer zone of the Alstonville Quarry and Asphalt Plant is being challenged at next weeks council meeting.
Ballina Council roundup
Key issues at last Thursday's Ballina Council meeting revolved around the proposed re-zoning of land at Skennars Head for developers Intrpac and the impact of sand quarries and asphalt plants on rural and residential zones.
Teven asphalt plant plan canned
Teven and Tintenbar residents were last night informed that an asphalt plant proposed for their area would not be proceeding after the owner of the site withdrew its approval.
Teven, Tintenbar residents say ‘no bloody way’ to asphalt plant
Ballina Shire Council mayor David Wright has refused to state his support or otherwise for a petrochemical plant that residents fear would be built near their rural Teven homes following a packed meeting that opposed it held last Saurday.
Teven residents face unwanted petrochemical plant
Teven Valley residents have been quick to respond to a proposed asphalt plant that would be located in the midst of their rural properties.
Byron Echo
A fond farewell to Mungo’s crosswords
This week we sadly publish the last of Mungo MacCallum’s puzzles. Before he died in 2020 Mungo compiled a large archive of crosswords for The Echo.
Local News
Tugun tunnel work at Tweed Heads – road diversion
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from Sunday on the Pacific Motorway, Tweed Heads.
Local News
Driver charged following Coffs Harbour fatal crash
A driver has been charged following a fatal crash in the Coffs Harbour area yesterday.
Byron Echo
Geologist warns groundwater resource is ‘shrinking’
A new book about Australian groundwater, soil and water has been published by geologist Philip John Brown.
