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Another roadblock for major Kingscliff development?
Tweed Council clarifies that the Kingscliff DA for a haulage road that will allow '90,000 truck and trailer movements' to bring in fill from the M1 upgrade does not actually allow the developers to use the proposed fill at the site – developers disagree.
Other News
Refugee rally in Lismore this week
The Lismore office of the Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, will be the site of a rally this week to protest the passing of the new Migration Amendment Bill.
Cr Jeff Johnson calls for affordable housing initiative
Ballina's Cr Jeff Johnson has a housing proposal for Ballina Council which will be discussed at today's meeting, following a recent workshop with Social Futures and North Coast Community Housing.
Mental health workshop for girls in Lennox
The mental health organisation Beautiful Minds is holding a one day workshop for pre-teen girls in Lennox Head on Sunday 27 June 2021.
Tom Tabart and Sarah Ndiaye
Jenny Coman, Former Byron Shire Councillor, Bangalow
I fail to see what part of Tom Tabart’s recent letter (2 June) to The Echo...
Two mumma koalas with joeys hit on Terranora Road
Tweed Council is warning motorists that koalas are on the move and is asking drivers to take extra caution through new koala zones marked on Terranora Road, following several sightings and two accidents involving the much-loved marsupials in recent weeks.
Stories about "BARCO":
BARCO needs more dog trainers
Eve Sinton
Never before since BARCO was established in 2008 have more dog owners wanted to enrol in our community-based dog training classes, run by...
Articles & Columns
‘The Norway of Australia’: what does good electric vehicle policy look like?
What does good electric vehicle policy look like? NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean has announced an EV car package that he says will bring NSW on par with the world’s best. Is he right?
Byron Echo
Byron market relocation proposal divides opinion
Community opinion appears to be starkly divided over the proposed relocation of the Byron Community Markets from the foreshore at Main Beach to Railway Park, which Byron councillors will vote on this Thursday.
Byron Echo
Michael Lyon announces Byron Shire Council ticket
Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, has announced a group of candidates to run for the upcoming Council elections in September.
Byron Echo
Old Byron Hospital future before Council
Paul Bibby - 0
A significant decision about the future of the old Byron Hospital site will be made this week, with Byron Council choosing an organisation to manage the new community hub that will be created there.
