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‘Endless land releases’ not the solution for Byron’s housing crisis, says Country Labor mayor hopeful
Northern Rivers-based trade unionist and MBA student Asren Pugh has announced his candidature for Byron Shire Mayor in September’s local government elections on behalf of Country Labor.
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What’s your opinion on the COVID vax?
Even though the Federal government refuses to take responsibility for the slow rollout of COIVID vaccines across the country you can still have your say on its rollout locally.
Mayor’s parting gift
Michele Grant, Ocean Shores
The Mayor’s parting gift to the Bruns/Bayside Community was ushering through approval for the controversial Corso...
Assange’s father to beg Biden for son’s freedom
John Shipton, father of detained WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, says he’ll return to the United States to ask President Joe Biden to drop legal action against his son.
Belongi Spit
John Lazarus, Byron Bay
An update on proposed development of the Belongil Spit site, for the information particularly of those...
Dreaming about a bucket-list surfing and wellness holiday?
Have you always dreamt about traveling to exotic ‘bucket-list’ beach destinations like Bali or Vanuatu… or are your dreams...
Is hydrogen part of a sustainable energy future?
There’s a lot to like about hydrogen. For starters, it’s abundant. Hydrogen can store excess renewable power. When liquified, it’s more energy intense than fossil alternatives. In a fuel cell, it can generate electricity. When it’s burned, the only by-product is water.
Stories about "Car Boot":
Lismore’s Car Boot on the move
With many regular markets now being able to operate pot lockdown, everyone is taking the chance to enjoy getting out and taking a stroll
Letters
Global predicament
Dudley Leggett – Director of Sustainability Research Institute, Suffolk Park
Phillip Frazer’s article, (Echo 6 January) is an excellent summary of our global predicament, and a...
Letters
How full is that glass?
Cr Alan Hunter, Byron Shire Council
Council Staff recommend opposing the proposed changes in the Exempt
Development provisions to be considered in this week’s Council Ordinary
meeting.
The...
Letters
Creative carbon capture
Desmond Bellamy – Special Projects Coordinator, PETA Australia, Byron Bay
Last week, the Australian government pledged half a billion dollars for ‘clean’ energy projects, including 264 million...
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Assange’s father to beg Biden for son’s freedom
John Shipton, father of detained WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, says he’ll return to the United States to ask President Joe Biden to drop legal action against his son.
