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Big names at local chess tournament
A major Northern Rivers chess tournament was held at the Byron Bay Services Club in late April.
‘It was well-attended,...
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Not enough letters like this about Gaza in The Echo?
The Echo’s studied indifference to the plight of the Palestinians and its reluctance to publish letters on the subject...
Byron Bay takes second at NSW grade three regional bowls championships
Pam Scarborough
Byron Bay’s district winning, grade three pennants bowl team knew they had stepped up a grade when they...
Mullumbimby railway station burns down
At around midnight last night, a fire started which engulfed the old Mullumbimby railway station. It's been twenty years since the last train came through, but the building has been an important community hub, providing office space for a number of organisations, including COREM, Mullum Music Festival and Social Futures.
Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program announces 36 projects
Bridge expansions, upgraded pumps, enhanced evacuation routes and nature-based projects are just a few of the 36 projects being...
Reclaiming childhood in the ‘device age’
A century and a half ago, the visionary Henry David Thoreau declared people had become ‘the tool of their tools.’ In this device-driven age of smartphones, social media, and artificial intelligence, few observations could be seen as more prescient.
Infrastructure for east end of Mullum
Mullumbimby was founded 135 years ago. In the 1960s sewerage was introduced, as was I suppose drainage infrastructure. Are...
Stories about "Democracy":
Greens announce Byron council election ticket
NSW local government elections are to be held this September, and in the Byron Shire, the Greens have announced their team with current councillor Sarah Ndiaye running for mayor on a four-woman ticket.
Democracy on the ropes?
The ancient idea of democracy is under threat around the world. Today, there are only 63 democracies compared to 74 autocracies, and many of these democracies are highly problematic.
Trashing Westminster traditions
As an eager Young Liberal in the 1980s, I was schooled by a generation of older Australians whose values were forged during World War II.
Byron Council welcomes changes to councillor misconduct process
Byron Shire Council has voted to support big changes to the way complaints against councillors are handled in NSW.
Father of Julian Assange to speak in Mullum tonight
John Shipton, father of detained Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, has returned briefly to his beloved home-away-from-home on the Northern Rivers to reunite with supporters.
Ballina council to survey 500 residents on council satisfaction
Got a beef with the Ballina Shire Council? Now is your chance to get it off your chest and straight to staff as part of an official bi-annual survey.
NSW gov’t accused of ‘pork barrelling’ in Ballina electorate
As people on the Northern Rivers last week endured the anxiety of severe storm warnings and pre-dawn emergency alerts, a visit from the state’s emergency services minister was barely announced.
Can our new democracy save us?
There’s been a great deal of self-congratulation over Federal Labor’s first 100 days in office. The 47th parliament, with its tinge of green, seems set to address climate change, constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians, and issues of parliamentary integrity.
Editorial – Proselytising the demise of democracy
According to most political commentary last week, the reason for the former prime minister casually screwing up parliamentary democracy is to be found in his overweening, narcissistic nature.
Lismore Council GM avoids sacking
Lismore City Council’s legacy of turbulence when it comes to leadership continues after a late-night surprise motion to sack General Manager John Walker in a confidential vote last week.
Byron Echo
Tweed Shire asking for input on sporting needs
Tweed Shire Council’s (TSC) draft Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2023-2033 is open for public comment.
The strategy will provide direction for the planning, development...
Byron Echo
Try-fest for Byron Bay in local league
The Byron Bay A-grader league players left the Clarence Valley on Saturday afternoon after scoring 11 tries on their way to beating the Magpies...
Byron Echo
Byron Bay takes second at NSW grade three regional bowls championships
Pam Scarborough
Byron Bay’s district winning, grade three pennants bowl team knew they had stepped up a grade when they began the first round of...
Local News
Rebuilding communities from Lennox and Evans Head to Coraki and Woodburn
In February and March 2022, our region was subject to a series of weather events that causeed one of the nation’s worst recorded flood disasters. The economic impact of a natural disaster can be felt far beyond the damage to housing and infrastructure.
