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Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.

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Do you want the rail trail completed? Sign the petition

The local Byron and Mullumbimby chambers of commerce, and the Northern Rivers Rail Trail Supporters (NRRTS) are asking everyone who supports making the rail trail happen to get on board and sign up to support the rail trail at www.northernriversrailtrail.com.au/support.

Declining print media a concern for Kyogle mayor

Kyogle councillors will be asked to consider a motion by mayor Danielle Mulholland around the 'demise of print media In rural and regional Australia'.

The Grigoryan brothers and others

The internationally-acclaimed Grigoryan Brothers – Slava and Leonardo, are set to bring their extraordinary musicianship to Brunswick Picture House...

Free bike track ‘waste of money’

Byron Shire business people who think that spending eye-watering amounts of taxpayers’ money ripping up a multi-billion-dollar train line...

Echo Love Awards

Last Saturday night, Yuti and I had the privilege of attending the 40th anniversary celebration of The Echo. The trip...

Compassion missing

Predictably, Marianne McCormack (Letters, 3 June) chooses to ignore my personal claims that I am not a racist, to support...

Stories about "Byron Community Centre":

The heart of Byron Bay’s local community

For 45 years, the Byron Community Centre has been at the heart of Byron’s local community, providing arts and social programs for locals and visitors.

Live life in colour at Byron Seniors Celebration

The Byron Community Cabin will come alive with colour, movement and connection tomorrow (Thursday 12 March) as the Byron Seniors Celebration returns with this year’s theme, Live Life in Colour.

Rotary donates $5K to Byron women’s emergency fund

Operators of Byron Bay charity Fletcher Street Cottage say the local rotary club has donated $5,000 to its Women’s Emergency Relief Fund.

Hamper appeal launched by Byron Community Centre

The Byron Community Centre has launched its much-loved ‘adopt a family’ Christmas Hamper Appeal, and is calling on the local community to help spread festive cheer to families doing it tough this holiday season.

Giving Byron a fresh new look

To celebrate the Byron Community Centre’s ‘130 Years of Community Spirit’, artist Valentina Di Blase is sprucing up parts of the building and adding a wonderful splash of bright colour.

Regional and Remote Music Summit comes to Byron Bay

A Regional and Remote Music Summit will take place at the Byron Community Centre and throughout Byron Bay venues from July 23 to 25.

Drop in rough sleeper number for Byron Shire 

The 2025 rough sleepers count has seen a 16 per cent drop in rough sleepers across the Byron Shire from 2024. 

Dipping into Byron’s rich history with Jan Dawkins

The birth of the Byron Community Centre in 1980 was a profoundly important moment in the history of the Shire – an event which...

Be Kind Christmas Appeal launched

Fletcher Street Cottage, part of the Byron Community Centre, has launched its Be Kind Christmas Appeal 2024 to spread kindness and hope to those in need this holiday season.

Byron Shire tops NSW for homelessness

The latest data from the NSW government’s 2024 Street Count has revealed a stark and troubling reality for Byron Shire, which now accounts for the largest number of rough sleepers in NSW. This highlights the urgent need for support for local homeless services like the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre, Fletcher Street Cottage and other homeless services like Liberation Larder.

Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 

Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.

Festival and event grants on offer

Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.

Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.