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Deep listening and housing ideas under Mullum’s fig trees for Renew Fest
Around a hundred presenters, musicians, other artists and community activators plus a bumper crowd of punters all came together under the fig trees at the Mullumbimby Showground over the weekend for Renew Fest 2021.
Other News
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.
Co-op meeting
Annette Snow, Myocum
As a Mullumbimby Rural Co-op shareholder of 42 years and a past employee of over 13 years,...
Water strategy
Alan Dickens, Brunswick Heads
The people of Mullumbimby would be aware that Byron Shire Council (BSC) intends to hand over...
Interview with Madeleine West
Madeleine West is a nationally acclaimed actress who is one of the many talents who lives in our region. Not just a soap star (some might know her as Dee Bliss from Neighbours), Madeleine has an extensive performance training background and she’s going to be sharing her Theatresports expertise with kids at the Byron Comedy Fest.
What’s going on with gas?
David Lowe
According to the prime minister, we’re in the midst of a ‘gas-led recovery’. Until about five minutes ago,...
Ballina Dragons’ great results at Urunga
The Ballina Dragon Boat Racing Club is a group of paddling people from all walks of life who enjoy being out on the water having fun and keeping fit.
Stories about "COVID restrictions":
Ballina Airport responds to Melbourne COVID scare
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport has introduced new health measures for travellers arriving from Melbourne, after several Melbourne venues were linked to a confirmed COVID case.
Sustainability
Eating vegan is no longer like Mac Vs PC
Eve Jeffery - 0
Remember back in the bad old days when you used either a PC or Mac? Those were your choices, and never the twain could meet. They were so many miles apart in operations that they were like different countries with different languages and appearances
Local News
‘Endless land releases’ not the solution for Byron’s housing crisis, says 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.
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...
