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Police arrest 32 in protests across the state
Police say they have prevented the mass gathering of people in various locations across NSW, arresting 32 people and issuing 265 Penalty Infringement Notices in a coordinated and mobile response to planned protest activity.
Other News
Homelessness
The Bangalow CWA branch is way more than tea and scones. The branch has a strong commitment to the...
The Greens and Ballina Council
With the Greens announcing their intention to contest the Ballina Shire local government election to be held in December...
COVID update includes trial of home quarantine
When media were told that NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian would be at today's 11am update, we expected big news – the Premier said last week she would only attend the updates if it were important news.
COVID choices
The virus isn’t going anywhere – it’s here to stay. There are three real solutions.
1. Let the virus run...
Always full of surprises
Mullumbimby-born farmer, Glenyce Creighton, has been on her property in Myocum for 40 years. Originally the farm was a...
Moving on
In my seventy-eight years I’ve seen many changes, not only in Mullumbimby. The thing I notice most is how...
Stories about "Billinudgel":
The Marshalls Creek at Billinudgel has peaked
The SES says they are not expecting any further flooding at Billinudgel for this current event and that Marshalls Creek at Billinudgel has peaked below the minor flood level.
Are you affected by flooding in the north of Byron Shire?
In 2017 the region was devastated by the impact of Ex-Cyclone Debbie with homes, livelihoods and lives being lost. The draft North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Plan is on exhibition and your feedback is vital.
Local RFS recruits getting hands on during training
The RFS is back on track training new recruits for the Rural Fire Service (RFS) as they prepare for the next fire season.
Byron Shire’s first theme park
A ‘rural living’ theme park has been proposed in the north of the Shire.
Comment on flooding impacts in the north of Byron Shire
The impact of flooding on residents and businesses in Byron Shire is significant. The future development of business areas and residential housing will have a lasting impact on how flooding affects everyone, and this is your chance to comment.
New early warning flood system for north of Byron Shire
Saving lives and property is the key driver behind the $250,000 grant announced on Sunday afternoon in Billinudgel.
The Billi Christmas affair – enjoy a laid back afternoon of fun in the sun
An afternoon to unwind, celebrate and get ready for Christmas. Come down and check out the new vibrant open space and support the great Billinudgel businesses that are getting back on their feet after Cyclone Debbie.
Ocean Shores teen charged over assault at tunnel party
A 15-year-old Ocean Shores male was arrested at Byron Bay last Friday and charged with GBH over an alleged assault against another teenager at a party in a disused railway tunnel.
It is time to celebrate Billinudgel
Billinudgel is reimagining itself and will be decking its streets in preparation for spring as it creates a new festival for the town this September 22.
Time for some fun as Billinudgel reflects on Cyclone Debbie
Billinudgel is inviting everyone to celebrate a year on from Cyclone Debbie as they come together to reconnect and reflect on the last year at the flood anniversary gathering this Friday, April 13 from 5 till 8pm.
Local News
COVID update – sewage detection in East and South Lismore and Byron Bay
Northern NSW Local Health District is urging people in the Lismore City and Byron Bay areas to get tested for COVID-19, after fragments of the virus were detected in samples from the East Lismore, South Lismore and Byron Bay sewage treatment plants.
Letters
The old slouch hat
‘This is my favourite,’ we say
espite the painfully obvious fact
that we all, from time to time
enjoy a wide variety of hats.
Jon Summers, Suffolk Park
Byron Echo
The year 2000
I must answer David Heilpern. Remember 2000, how the computers were all to fail on NYE? How could so many get it so wrong?
Why...
