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Benefits of microplastic
I loved Hannah Grace’s fanciful letter about sprinkling young men and boys with microplastic dust to lower the sperm...
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Tiny home demolition
I refer to the article in The Echo (6 September) ‘Disabled war veteran’s tiny home faces Council demolition order’.
Byron...
Basketballers head to the Cavanbah Centre for carnival
Byron Bay Basketball Association held their senior carnival at the Cavanbah Centre last weekend in preparation for hosting Sunshine...
No more Hottentot
I have received a petition from Change.org to change the name of Hottentot Crescent, Mullumbimby to another South African...
The ‘No’ campaign
I am writing specifically against Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s advocacy for a ‘No’ vote on the Voice to parliament....
The Murdoch empire – out of the pot and into the other pot
The biggest news in ‘news’ today is that the biggest news content creator will see its leader stand down after more than 70 years – it is expected that Lachlan Murdoch will step into his father’s shoes as head of the Murdoch media behemoth from November.
Byron Hinterland Seed Savers
Byron Hinterland Seed Savers are coming to Mullum Farmers Market this Friday, 22 September at 8am for a seed swap. Bring any excess seeds/cuttings you have and come and collect some free seeds and cuttings.
Stories about "Black Rocks men’s shed":
Pottsville’s controversial Men’s Shed extension to be advertised
The controversial Men’s Shed at Black Rocks Sports Fields in Pottsville is seeking to expand its footprint 12m to the west.
The end of the Koala? Concert in Pottsville
Save the koalas and find an alternative site for Pottsville's men shed? Join in the local concert aimed at raising awareness of the koala and men's shed needs this weekend at Pottsville beach from 10am.
Men’s shed can co-exist with koalas
Matthew France, Pottsville.
For those who would like some simple information about the Black Rocks oval / Men's Shed issue.
I am disappointed at what is...
Call to halt Black Rocks celebrations
Dave Norris, president, Threatened Species Conservation Society Inc
Dear P&DMS members and convoy co-organiser,
We note that P&DMS and others have organised a convoy on 26/2/2017, terminating...
Councillor indulging Men’s Shed minority
Lorraine Cobcroft, Pottsville.
Reece Byrnes should not be indulging a vocal minority who have no genuine interest in the welfare of senior men and are...
Men’s Shedders should jump at Centennial Drive site
Lynette Dickinson, Pottsville.
Re your article Men's Shed supporters to march on Black Rocks, under the Memorandum of Understanding for men sheds, written applications to...
Men’s Shed supporters to march on Black Rocks
Fed up with waiting for Tweed Shire Council to make a decision, members of the Pottsville & District Men’s Shed Association (P&DMS) and their allies are organising a Convoy of Support to its disputed site at Black Rocks Sports Field on Sunday, February 26.
Koala habitat or industrial precinct?
Andrew Bennett, Murwillumbah.
I have been watching and reading about the Pottsville Men’s Shed debacle for a very long time and decided to travel with...
Common sense reigns at Tweed council
Andrew Bennett, Murwillumbah
Common sense prevailed at last night’s Tweed Shire Council meeting when the very popular and admired councillor Katie Milne was elected as...
Alternative Men’s Shed sites would impact koalas too
Lorraine Vass, president, Friends of the Koala, Inc.
I am troubled at reading some of the letters and articles in the Tweed and regional press in...
Byron Echo
‘Yes’ posters dismantled
I’m feeling a ‘tad’ disillusioned with the human species. My two ‘Yes’ posters were violated and removed just last night. One on my property...
Letters
The war on cats
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek marked National Threatened Species Day by 'declaring war on feral cats'. She wants to give councils the power to impose...
Byron Echo
No more Hottentot
I have received a petition from Change.org to change the name of Hottentot Crescent, Mullumbimby to another South African word, ‘Khoisan’, also totally irrelevant...
Byron Echo
Call to Jewish my brethren
I call upon my brethren and Jewish Australians and Israelis who have made their permanent home here and are eligible to vote in the...
