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Road access from Bilambil Heights to Tweed Heads via Scenic Drive restored
The significant washout of two sections of Scenic Drive during the devastating flood of February–March left the route inaccessible.
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Alstonville takes out top tier of the Oceania Cup
The Oceania Cup delivered exciting and close football for the 19 teams that competed across last weekend at the...
Dreaming of Midsummer
Byron Ballet Company is currently preparing for one of the world’s most beloved ballets, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This...
$700,000 on offer to Northern Rivers charities
With the key focus areas of health, young people and social wellbeing Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has $700,000 available to not-for-profit and community groups.
Chris Minns visits Kingscliff to look at floodplain development risks
The potential future risks and costs of flooding to the community and government if approved, but yet to be built, housing is allowed to go ahead in floodplains was under the spotlight last week in Kingscliff.
What drainage works can residents expect?
With a third La Niña now underway, The Echo asked Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway, what flood-affected residents can expect regarding drainage maintenance.
Editorial – Break out the bubbly for Budget Estimates
Budget Estimates is truly one of the most revealing and best educational services that the NSW government offers. MPs from the opposition grill ministers and agency bosses without mercy, for hours.
Stories about "councillor Michael Lyon":
Short-term rental code of conduct released by govt
A long-awaited Code of Conduct to regulate holiday letting has been released by the NSW government, which includes a mandatory premises register that the government...
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$700,000 on offer to Northern Rivers charities
With the key focus areas of health, young people and social wellbeing Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation has $700,000 available to not-for-profit and community groups.
Local News
Bluesfest offers Doobies as one and three day tickets go on sale?
Bluesfest has announced that The Doobie Brothers will be bringing their 50th Anniversary Tour to the festival stage on closing night of the 2023 festival weekend.
Byron Echo
Byron Shire floodplain risks to be highlighted to NSW premier
Byron Shire Council have recognised 1,454 flood-affected homes in Byron Shire that could benefit from the government’s much touted assistance via its Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation.
Byron Echo
Native treats found in Broken Head
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Auntie’s Cafe has now opened in Broken Head Holiday Park and is serving a delicious menu inspired by local native foods.
