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Alternative Cosmos

I was disappointed to see the recent Cosmos magazine article published in The Echo. The view that COVID-19 originated...

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Newly elected Byron councillor rejects preference claims

Newly elected councillor, David Warth, has told The Echo he wants to set the record straight about his preferences in the recent council election. 

Celebrating our lifeblood

The inaugural Richmond Riverfest, a celebration of the Richmond River and the communities it sustains, has begun with over...

Vale Echo co-founder, David Lovejoy

Echo co-founder, author and avid chess player, David Lovejoy, died with dignity and on his own terms last Wednesday, at his home in Mullumbimby.

DV and knife offences in Casino – man charged

A man has been charged with domestic violence and knife offences following a pursuit in the state’s north.

Byron Bay Boardriders help locals meet life’s challenges

As the Byron Bay Boardriders (BBB) prepare for the 13th edition of their Charity Golf day presented by Treager on October 27 the club would like to call attention to and give thanks for the Community spirit that the event represents.  

Centre stage at Bruns

Mark your calendars for an extraordinary night of adventure as the internationally acclaimed Radical Reels Film Tour makes its highly anticipated return to the House. In an exceptional showcase of homegrown talent, this year’s line-up features something truly special – an inspiring Australian story that’s capturing attention worldwide.

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Colourful new kids book explores nature’s symbiotic relationships

Local artist and graphic designer Madeline Hill is bringing a new children's book into the world, sharing a quirky rhyming tale of a 3-toed sloth and a moth named Molly.

Barking books, it’s story dogs!

Dogs can help children learn to read. This is one of the astonishing findings that has led to establishing the nationwide program Story Dogs that sees trained volunteers and their dogs going to schools to assist target children to improve their literacy.

Book Reviews by Byron Bay Public School Students

Grace Author: Morris Gleitzman Reviewed by: Billie Aitken-McGregor Class: Age 11 Byron Bay Public School  “We were a happy family. We were bountiful. But it came to pass that...

Tweed mayoral news

You would be excused for thinking that the Tweed Shire mayoral and deputy-mayoral election was underwhelming if you watched yesterday’s Tweed Shire Council (TSC) meeting. But the furore that has erupted since on social media paints a very different picture. 

Wallum case delayed

The Federal Court of Australia has amended the dates of the highly anticipated legal proceedings for Save Wallum Incorporated v Clarence Property Corporation Limited Anon, to 21-28 February 2025.

Byron Shire Council starts the term with a song

Yesterday the new Byron Shire mayor and eight councillors took their seats in the Council Chambers in Mullumbimby to declare an affirmation to serve the community, and to outline some of their ideas.

Dr Google and the crosswords

When Stephen Clarke’s crosswords first appeared I too found them hard. But after persevering and with a bit of help from Dr Google, I have...