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Pottsville mobile tower approved despite concerns over the environment
A failure to provide the requested ecological assessment for the site of a potential telecommunications pole at Pottsville, following a previous refusal, has not proved a hindrance to the majority of Tweed Shire councillors now approving the proposal.
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Finance audit reveals Byron Council’s low cash reserves
Byron Council continues to rely heavily on state and federal government grants for its financial sustainability, a financial audit has shown.
How to make sure your fur kids don’t become a Christmas casualty
A TAFE NSW animal studies teacher has dished up some tips to Northern Rivers locals to safeguard their pets against illness and accidents during the festive season.
Temporary closure of Fawcett Street and Fawcett Park tomorrow
Fawcett Street and Fawcett Park will have sections temporarily close tomorrow Thursday 7 December 2023, to reinstall steel sculptures within the park.
Minister Stephen Kamper – it’s time to talk about the Dirawong Reserve
Dear Minister
I am writing this Open Letter to you as Minister responsible for Crown Lands. Previous letters to you...
Bangalow walking footballers collect win over Ballina in their first tournament
The newly formed Bangalow ‘Bluedogs’ Walking Football Group recently played its first competitive games in the invitational walking football tournament held on astroturf at the Ballina Hockey Club.
Locals enjoy success at Northern Rivers Regional Doubles Pickleball Tournament
The Northern Rivers Pickleball Club hosted the Regional Doubles Tournament in Ballina that included over 160 players competing for 132 medals in late November.
Stories about "Behrouz Boochani":
Secret footage from Manus detention centre to be screened in Lismore
A thirteen-minute award-winning documentary based on footage secretly filmed inside Australia’s former detention centre on Manus Island is to be screened in Lismore Thursday night.
Lennox artist wins People’s Choice at Archibalds
Lennox Head artist Angus McDonald has taken out the People's Choice award at this year's Archibald Prize, for his portrait of Behrouz Boochani.
Q&A with Archibald finalist Angus McDonald
Lennox Head artist Angus McDonald is a finalist in the 2020 Archibald Prize for his extraordinary portrait of refugee activist and author Behrouz Boochani.
Lennox’s Angus paints Behrouz for Archibald
Lennox Head artist Angus McDonald has submitted his portrait of the author and activist Behrouz Boochani to the prestigious 2020 Archibald Prize at the...
Manus Island journalist ‘speaks’ in Byron
Kurdish-Iranian journalist and former Manus Island prisoner Behrouz Boochani will be 'in conversation' at a special event in Byron Bay tomorrow despite being denied entry to Australia.
Local News
Temporary closure of Fawcett Street and Fawcett Park tomorrow
Fawcett Street and Fawcett Park will have sections temporarily close tomorrow Thursday 7 December 2023, to reinstall steel sculptures within the park.
Byron Echo
Lismore City Council struggles to maintain staff and understand the Local Government Act
The most contentious items on Lismore Council’s agenda for the November meeting were a development application (DA) for the change of use of a...
Local News
Bushfire risk and health warnings as it heats up across NSW
High heat warnings have been predicted for much of NSW over the coming days with above average temperatures predicted for Northern Tablelands, Central West...
Byron Echo
Rally calls for ceasefire
Eve Jeffery - 4
A small but staunch group gathered at Main Beach Byron on Saturday to put their voices behind a call for a ceasefire in Palestine and an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
