Copyright © 2024, The Echo
Latest News
Splendour 2024 cancelled
It's official, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.
Other News
Bruns-Billinudgel RSL marches on
Though recently the membership of the Brunswick Heads–Billinudgel RSL sub-Branch has grown, the numbers are still very low and if there is not a continual increase, this chapter faces closing.
Mayoral casting vote gets Lismore’s Affordable Housing Strategy over the line
At the recent Lismore City Council meeting former Mayor Vanessa Ekins and councillor Elly Bird moved the motion to introduce an Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme and submit it to the state government for a gateway determination.
How the coral crisis affects other marine wildlife
Marine heatwaves are killing coral and denuding reefs of their colourful beauty – but in a world where everything is food for something else, these heatwaves also pose a major threat to biodiversity.
Mullum and Byron locals lock on at Ewingar State Forest
Byron Bay and Mullumbimby locals Emma Briggs and Bassi Brown locked onto machinery at Ewingar State Forest, in the Upper Clarence area, yesterday as they called for an end to native forest logging.
Premier yet to respond to Albo’s offer of disaster recovery funds
Northern Rivers community groups are renewing calls for the NSW premier to formally ask the Commonwealth to fully fund the region's 2022 disaster recovery.
Hiatus Beers
Launched to market in July 2022, Hiatus Beers is all about brewing crisp, refreshing, full-flavoured, non-alcoholic beer. The founders...
Stories about "Brunswick Heads Marine Rescue":
Marine Rescue Bruns gets new rescue boat
A donation of $50,000 to Marine Rescue has facilitated the purchase of a new 3.88 metre Zodiac Milpro inflatable rapid response emergency rescue boat and emergency equipment for the Marine Rescue Brunswick unit.
North Coast sees 335 marine rescues in last year
Across the state it has been the second busiest year on record for NSW Marine Rescue despite the ongoing wet weather.
Bruns Marine Rescue vollies awarded
Six Brunswick Heads Marine Rescue volunteers have been recognised for their long service and commitment to saving lives on the water.
Van floats down Brunswick River
Byron shire filmmaker and environmental activist Dean Jefferys was flabbergasted when he saw a van floating down the Brunswick River last night with its lights on as he sat on his moored yacht Migaloo 2.
Byron Echo
We just love him!
If you’re over 50 you might not be a fan of Tom Jones, but you can bet your mum is. If you’re under 40 you might not even know who he is, but your grandmother probably wet her pants at the mere mention of his name.
Byron Echo
Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod
Eve Jeffery - 0
If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit.
Local News
Save Wallum finalist in NSW 2024 environment awards
The Save Wallum campaign has been named as a finalist in the Nature Conservation Council of NSW Environment Awards 2024. The award ceremony will be held in Sydney tonight, and Save Wallum spokesperson and ecologist James Barrie will be attending with Tegan Kitt, another founding member of the group.
National News
New report highlights gaps in rural and remote health
The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report has just been released. Presenting the latest data on the health of rural and remote Australians and evidence on service gaps, it identifies issues in urgent need of attention from service providers, funders, partners and policy makers.