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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 
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The Grigoryan brothers and others

The internationally-acclaimed Grigoryan Brothers – Slava and Leonardo, are set to bring their extraordinary musicianship to Brunswick Picture House...
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LettersJo Faith, Newtown - 0

Tipping point

It is noted in the last edition of The Echo that six new dwellings with swimming pools are to...
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Byron EchoMichele Lacroix, Mullumbimby - 0

Pool tender

Why! Why! Why! Can someone – in particular one of our councillors – tell me, us, the community, why...
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Byron Shire residents urged to lobby feds for better roads and services

Byron Shire Council is calling on the community to help lobby the Australian Government to restore proper funding through their Federal Assistance Grants program from the current 0.5 percent of tax revenue to 1 percent.
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Flood-free land and houses hit the market for Lismore buyback residents

In what the government has described as a step forward for the region’s housing recovery, flood-affected homeowners will get the first opportunity to buy into Goonellabah’s Mount Pleasant estate.
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North Coast Safe Haven closure

Safe Haven North Coast has provided effective mental health supports for people across the region since it was established in 2022, but is now running out of funding.
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Stories about "Ballina mayor David Wright":

Ballina Council on aquifers, roads and police

Local News David Lowe - 2
Ballina Shire Council's March meeting had a focus on water, climate, roads, aesthetics and police as the area continues to struggle with the benefits and challenges of accelerating growth.
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Ballina walk to say NO to domestic violence

Local News David Lowe - 0
The Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond is commemorating 100 years in Australia with a public walk in Ballina on 27 March saying NO to domestic violence.
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Action on Cumbalum Interchange at Ballina?

Local News David Lowe - 4
Following multiple community requests, Cr Phillip Meehan brought a motion to the last Ballina Council meeting calling for additional ramps to be built at the Cumbalum-Pacific Motorway interchange.
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All roads lead to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Local News The Echo - 0
Ballina Shire Council has announced the start of construction of Airport Boulevard, the new entrance road to the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.
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Funding boost for Lennox and Ballina environment

Local News The Echo - 1
The NSW Government this week announced new funding for environmental work in the Ballina region, as well as the certification of Ballina Shire Council’s Coastal Management Program for Lake Ainsworth.
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World Surf League coming to Lennox?

Local News David Lowe - 5
After the surprise announcement by Ballina's Mayor David Wright yesterday that Lennox Point was being considered as the location for a World Surf League event in April, there has been a mixed response from the public.
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Ballina Rotary gives back to community

Local News David Lowe - 0
The Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond did something special on Australia Day.
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Ballina’s race walking champion honoured

Local News David Lowe - 1
Kerry Saxby-Junna returned to her old home of Ballina on Friday for the unveiling of a new tribute and tourist attraction in her honour.
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Vital Alsar remembered at Las Balsas anniversary

Local News David Lowe - 4
Exactly 47 years after three balsa rafts arrived in Ballina from Ecuador, there was a gathering by the Richmond River on the weekend to mark the voyage and remember its captain, Vital Alsar.
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Qantas flies back into Ballina, with bells on

Local News David Lowe - 6
A QantasLink service from Sydney touched down in Ballina Byron Gateway Airport yesterday to a water cannon welcome from two fire trucks. It was the first flight from the airline into Ballina for fifteen years.
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Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The Echo - 0
The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.
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Festival and event grants on offer

The Echo - 0
Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.
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Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Aslan Shand - 0
Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.
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The Pocket Winter Festival bringing you music, food and fun

The Echo - 0
The Pocket Winter Festival is set to return on Sunday, 21 June, from 10am to 2pm, bringing together the community for a day of music, food, entertainment and family fun at The Pocket Public School.
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