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Final stage of Lismore Base Hospital get underway
The redevelopment works commenced in late 2016 and the final stage is now getting underway to complete the Lismore Base Hospital referbishment.
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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.
Lismore urges REX to reconsider service cancellation
The regional airline Regional Express (REX) announced yesterday that five services, including its Lismore service, would cease once government support through the RANS program is discontinued at the end of March.
Council’s power
Matthew O’Reilly
I refer to Ian Pickles’ letter, titled ‘Developers’ power’ (Letters, 10 February).
Generally, I must agree with most of...
Jaimini hut
Margot Hays, Bangalow
I would like to voice my opinion regarding the hut structure at Belongil where Jaimini sits and...
Stop motion animators needed
Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced digital animators with demonstrated experience...
Facebook fails
Adrian Gattenhof, Mullumbimby
American spoilt brat Zuckerberg may have done adults around the world a great favour with his screamy...
Stories about "Brays Beach":
Vandals blamed for missing signs that led to fines
A number of beachgoers who parked along Seven Mile Beach Road last week have told Echonetdaily they copped $248 fines despite their parking spots not being signposted.
Byron Echo
Constitutional referendum/poll for LG elections for Byron Shire?
Is the wards fight back again? Byron Shire Council staff have advised, in the upcoming agenda, that ‘Council may conduct a Constitutional referendum or poll in conjunction with the Local Government Election, to be held in September 2021’.
Byron Echo
Music fest aims to be COVID-19 recovery event
Paul Bibby - 0
Byron Bay could host a two-day, beachside music and arts festival in June this year, after an application to hold the event was lodged with Byron Council.
Byron Echo
Editorial – Ewingsdale development creep rejected by residents
A petition of 294 signatures against rezoning Ewingsdale farmland to commercial use will be presented to councillors for their upcoming Thursday meeting.
Local News
Motion to save Lennox pavilion fails
David Lowe - 1
Ballina Cr Eoin Johnston's attempt to save the seventy year old weather shed at Lennox Head went down at council's meeting yesterday, attracting only one other councillor's support.