In his farewell speech from the Oval Office, US President Joe Biden spoke what will probably be the last truthful words to emerge from that place for at least the next four years.
Byron Shire Council is reminding residents and visitors to the area with accompanying pets this summer to make sure they understand the rules to avoid hefty on-the-spot fines.
With up to 1,500 new homes and commercial expansion planned for the exclusive hilltop along The Saddle Road, The Echo sought to clarify Council’s traffic plans given new roads will be needed to accommodate the proposal.
Seniors in the area are invited to the new Byron Seniors Club, which will officially launch this week at the Byron Community Centre – membership is free for local seniors.
Byron architect, Christine Vadasz, describes herself as an ‘organic architect’ and has been awarded a Life Fellowship by the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA).
With extra police monitoring the Ballina and Byron areas during the festive season’s activities, there are a number of less alcohol-centric events for revellers to enjoy tonight.
Claims by Byron Mayor Sarah Ndiaye (Greens) that Homes NSW had removed temporary accommodation for homeless people in Byron Shire have been strongly refuted by NSW Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson (Labor).
Monday’s ‘meet the candidates’ event at the Byron Theatre saw a full house, with Council aspirants for the September 14 election well supported by their supporters.
Mullumbimby will get its water in the future from the Rous regional supply, rather than the local Lavertys Gap Weir it has been using for the past 85 years, under a decision made by Byron councillors last week.
An opportunity is now open for Byron Shire primary producers and landholders to receive a grant of up to $3,500, to help them adopt regenerative land management practices.
Seniors in the area are invited to the new Byron Seniors Club, which will officially launch this week at the Byron Community Centre – membership is free for local seniors.
A licence bonus has been delivered to million drivers who remained offence-free on the road over the past 12 months. The reward for their contribution to safety on the roads is a demerit point scrubbed from their licence.
Children across the country are excited to be heading to school in the next few weeks – some for the first time and many returning – but there are a group of kids who may not be looking forward to facing the torment of being bullied.
