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The Australian Koala Foundation urges people to raise their voices
For the rest of September, the Australian Koala Foundation are inviting wildlife lovers from all over the world to ‘Join the Chorus’ of support for Save the Koala Month.
Other News
Woman dies when car crashes – south of Lismore
A woman has died following a single-vehicle crash south of Lismore on Friday, 13 September.
Greens-majority Byron Shire Council again in sight
Counting in the 2024 Byron Shire Council election after polling booths closed Saturday suggested a Greens-majority was again in sight for the first time since 2016.
Editorial – Perusing the Byron candidate buffet
Byron Shire voters are about to face an unprecedented decision on Saturday, with the incumbent mayor seeking re-election while facing criminal domestic violence (DV) charges in March next year.
Cadwallader reclaims Ballina mayoral title but likely outnumbered on council
Sharon Cadwallader is poised to take on her second term as Ballina Shire Mayor after Saturday’s Election Day official vote-counting showed the independent had a clear lead.
Catching the next train out of Council
Before I catch that train, thanks to the amazing community of the Byron Shire for voicing their concerns and...
Four champions at longboard championships at Cabarita
The 2024 Australian Longboard Titles have crowned four new champions over the weekend .
Stories about "ayahuasca":
New doco explores ‘God molecule’ found in toads
Are you ready to explore the secrets of the universe through the use of the most powerful psychedelic known to humankind?
Coronial inquest becomes a matter for the DPP
The coronial inquest examining the death of Jarrad Antonovich was abruptly concluded late last week, as the case against the key figure involved was referred to the Department of Public Prosecutions by Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan.
Final kambo witnesses called, inquest yet to hear from Lore Solaris and Cameron Kite
The Jarrad Antonovich inquest ground inexorably towards its conclusion yesterday, with more evidence from witnesses showing the tragedy could possibly have been avoided, and certainly the ongoing damage lessened, if everyone involved had taken responsibility earlier.
New witnesses in long-running kambo inquest
Proceedings reopened in Byron Bay Courthouse yesterday in what is expected to be the final stage of the long-running coronial inquest into the death of Jarrad Antonovich.
Antonovich inquest delayed again, as new witnesses emerge
The inquest into the kambo-related death of Jarrad Antonovich has taken a surprising turn, with new witnesses coming forward to police. As a result, the rest of the planned dates this week have been abruptly cancelled by the state coroner, with the process set to begin again at Byron Bay Courthouse in late May.
Kambo inquest reopens at Byron Bay
NSW State Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan was back in Byron Bay courthouse yesterday, along with the family of Jarrad Antonovich and a number of other interested parties, including legal counsel.
Kambo/ayahuasca inquest to resume next week
The coronial inquest into the untimely death of Jarrad Antonovich, near Kyogle, will resume at Byron Bay Courthouse next Wednesday, after the inquest ran out of time to complete its work last year in the Northern Rivers and Sydney. A week of hearings is expected before the state coroner announces her findings.
Concerns over ayahuasca practitioner Lore Solaris’s plan to head to Brazil
Concerns have been raised over the intention of Lore Solaris, who was facilitating an ayahuasca ceremony at Arcoora the night Jarrad Antonvich died, to leave Australia for Brazil.
Inquest interruptus: to be continued…
Yesterday afternoon the inquest into the kambo-related death of Jarrad Antonovich stopped abruptly mid-witness. Family and media were later informed that the current witness would finish her testimony next month, with the rest of the inquest not due to be completed until February 2024.
Disturbing revelations continue at Jarrad Antonovich inquest
Jarrad Antonovich’s long decline and ayahuasca-related death at theArcoora Eco Retreat was described as a ‘beautiful occasion’ by event organisers, disturbing his family.
National News
Inmates petition for phone calls and education rights
Greens MP and spokesperson for justice Sue Higginson has today tabled two inmate-led, inmate-only paper petitions in the NSW parliament, the largest of their kind collected.
Local News
Camaraderie shines at Australian Longboard Titles
The Australian Longboard Titles have concluded with champions crowned across all Master divisions, bringing a thrilling end to the event at Cabarita Beach on the Tweed yesterday.
Local News
Surgery wait lists improving at Northern NSW hospitals
Waiting lists for planned surgeries across the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) continued to improve during the April to June 2024 quarter, amid sustained high activity at public hospitals, according to the latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly report.
Byron Echo
Efforts to clean Baywood Chase Lake underway
A Baywood Chase Lake and Tallow Creek clean-up is being organised by former councillor Cate Coorey, with an information night planned for Thursday, September 26, from 6.30pm at the Byron Bay Services Club.