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Wallum urban development back in court
The company behind the Wallum housing development in Brunswick Heads is once again taking Byron Council to court, this time for allegedly holding up its planned earthworks at the site in an unlawful manner.
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Labor leading
A very proactive Minns Labor government will celebrate one year in government with a massive investment of $1.8 billion...
School holidays at the market
Victoria Cosford
School holidays shouldn’t only be holidays for children. Parents too are entitled to a break in routine, the...
Byron swimmer airlifted to hospital
A man swimming in Byron Bay on the weekend was airlifted to the Gold Coast University Hospital, rescuers said.
Rural roads need a path to recovery
The recent and continuing rains have turned many of our roads into a sodden mud puddle and the NSW Farmers have renewed calls for real action on road infrastructure funding after continual damage on roads and bridges across the state.
Bangalow Chamber Music Festival relocates to Qld
After two decades, Bangalow Chamber Music Festival organisers have announced they will be moving the event to Mount Tamborine, Qld, after ‘increased costs and lower than average ticket sales’.
Where the children can play: Lismore’s new Lego café
Walking through Lismore’s elegant Starcourt Arcade, a new burst of colour appears in one of its little shops, instantly prompting two children to squeal in delight: ‘Legoooooo!’.
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Byron Shire Council accused of maladministration over bypass
A formal complaint of maladministration by Byron Shire Council over the management of the Byron bypass process and implementation has been lodged with BSC’s general manager, Mark Arnold.
Former mayor Jan Barham WARNS Bypass Biodiversity destruction – ACT NOW
Byron Shire’s proud history of requiring developers to deliver high standards for biodiversity assessment is undermined by Council’s biobanking approval for the Byron bypass.
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WATER Northern Rivers says Rous County Council is wrong
WATER Northern Rivers Alliance says despite decades of objection, Rous County Council have just commissioned yet another heritage and biodiversity study in the Rocky Creek valley, between Dunoon and The Channon, in the heart of the Northern Rivers.
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Musicians and MLC support the save Wallum fight
Eve Jeffery - 0
As the drama unfolded between police and protesters at the Wallum Development in Brunswick Heads yesterday, people were drawn to the site by the red alerts sent out by the Save Wallum organisers.
Byron Echo
Editorial – What are the people doing in your neighbourhood?
If you are stuck for something to do this Thursday, why not take part in local democracy?
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Man saved by Marine Rescue NSW after vessel capsized on Bruns Bar
A rapid response by Marine Rescue Brunswick volunteers has saved a man’s life after his 4.9 metre boat rolled on Brunswick Bar this morning.
