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Six dwellings proposed on flood-prone Mullum block

Six units are proposed at the eastern end of New City Road, Mullumbimby, on a site that was inundated during the 2022 floods. Submitted by Duncan Band's Kollective, Development Application (DA) 10.2026.269.1 at 73 New City Road is on public exhibition with Byron Shire Council, and sits within the Shire's flood planning area.

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Douglas Dickie retires after 51 years as firefighter

As the bagpipes let out their mournful melody approaching Wandana Brewing, Douglas Dickie was celebrated for his 51 years of service in fire brigades from Scotland to Australia.

The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.

Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.

Mullum Hospital site

I would like to acknowledge the letter printed in The Echo dated 3 June from Gary Opit and Carmel...

New bus services for Tweed and Murwillumbah

From 29 June, 175 additional weekly bus services will be added to Tweed and Murwillumbah routes.

New maternity unit at Grafton Base Hospital

Pregnant women and their families across the Clarence Valley will benefit from an upgraded purpose-built maternity unit following a $20 million funding boost from the NSW government.

Stories about "Brunswick Heads":

Car hits child on e-bike, Bruns

Emergency services were called to Brunswick Heads shortly after 11.50am Saturday in response to a child having been hit by a car.

Bruns SLSC needs a helping hand

Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club (BSLSC) has had a major rebuild of their facilities, however, unforeseen costs in the development have left the club short of operating funds this summer and they are asking for help from the community.

P-Plater in orange BMW out of his legal league accused of 198km/hr

A 25-year-old Sydneyside P-plater is to appear before Byron Bay Local Court next month accused of speeding at nearly 200 kilometres per hour near Brunswick Heads.

Man accused of axing ‘associate’ at Bruns refused bail

A man accused of using an axe to strike someone described by police as his associate in the head in Brunswick Heads last month is to face court again next month.

Man accused of axing ‘associate’ at Bruns to face court

A man accused of using an axe to strike someone described by police as his associate in the head in Brunswick Heads last month is to face court today.

Rainbows but no rain for Bruns Holi Festival

Nearly a hundred women and girls were seen powdering their noses and much more at Brunswick Heads on Sunday for local celebrations of the global Holi Festival of colour.

Big development proposed for heart of Brunswick Heads

A $12 million mixed-use development that significantly breaches both height and floor space limits is being proposed for the centre of Brunswick Heads.

Elves visit Bruns fairies for Christmas

It looks like elves have taken time out from the busiest time of the year to surprise astute fairy hunters.

Bruns to lose its visitor centre?

Just four months ago, the Byron Bay Visitor Centre quietly closed its doors and moved online, ending a decades-long physical presence in the heart of the town.

Byron teen killed in QLD highway crash

A Byron Shire teenager was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Queensland’s Bruce Highway last Friday, police reported.

Mullum Scout Hall fire overnight

At 1.45am this morning the NSW Fire and Rescue Mullumbimby Station 388 Sans and Brunswick Station 240 were called to a fire at the Mullumbimby Scout Hall.

Expansion on farmland around Tweed Valley Hospital opposed

Residents are holding firm against a proposal to develop State Significant Farmland (SSF) near the Tweed Valley Hospital at Cudgen, after the Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP) held a public meeting on Friday 19 June around the Planning Proposal for Cudgen Connection (PP-2023-2669-Cudgen Connection).

E-bikes destroyed by police in Tweed

Thirty-five e-bikes that were seized during police operations near Tweed Heads have been destroyed, say police.

Helping hands create strong communities

Volunteering fosters meaningful connections and Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre creates a shared space where people from all backgrounds and circumstances gather.