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$300,000 funding agreement to proceed with Saddle Road housing
The NSW government is providing Byron Shire Council $300,000 through the Resilient Lands Program to provide flood resilient land for new housing at the Saddle Road Precinct near Brunswick Heads.
Other News
Thalison wins third major BJJ title in 2024
Thalison Soares has won his third major tournament in a row after taking gold at the 2024 Brazilian National...
Contentious Cudgen Connection refused – but developer not backing down
The contentious Cudgen Connection development proposed on State Significant Farmland on the protected Cudgen Plateau next to the Tweed Valley Hospital site was in front of Tweed Shire Councillors at yesterday's planning meeting.
Record pokies losses in 2023 as NSW waits for real reform
The people of NSW lost $8.129 billion to poker machines in 2023, an increase of $29 million on 2022 and the equivalent of $1,000 for every adult and child in the state.
Piggery plans on exhibition
It was once the largest piggery in the southern hemisphere – a sprawling operation covering 33 acres. Now, the former Yager’s piggery looks set to host an exclusive high-end restaurant.
Graham and Pearce crowned pairs champions
Tracie Graham and Sherril Pearce have won the 2024 Brunswick Heads Women’s Bowling Club pairs final.
They beat Judy Smith...
Newrybar local takes third in Australia’s Greatest Horsewomen competition
Local equestrian Leah Van Ewijk has secured third place in the highly competitive Australian’s Greatest Horsewoman competition (AGHW), despite not having reliable access to an arena and making a 3,000-kilometre return trip to Victoria.
Stories about "disasters":
Premier yet to respond to Albo’s offer of disaster recovery funds
Northern Rivers community groups are renewing calls for the NSW premier to formally ask the Commonwealth to fully fund the region's 2022 disaster recovery.
Climate crisis fuelling NSW summer of extremes
NSW residents have been caught off guard this summer, as increasingly volatile weather has flung communities between dangerous fire conditions, extreme heat, fatal floods, and unprecedented humidity.
Ballina council says government grants needed to clean-up beaches after disasters
The Ballina Shire Council says it can’t afford future similar clean-up bills without help and has amended its beach debris management policy to specify when it will and won’t take responsibility.
National News
New report reveals NSW biodiversity no better off under Labor
A new report released today has revealed that declining biodiversity and increasing extinctions has continued despite pre-election commitments by the Minns government to take action on environmental protection.
National News
Record pokies losses in 2023 as NSW waits for real reform
The people of NSW lost $8.129 billion to poker machines in 2023, an increase of $29 million on 2022 and the equivalent of $1,000 for every adult and child in the state.
Byron Echo
Can artificial intelligence be used for beach safety?
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Is it time for a new approach to beach safety that utilises AI technology to tell locals and visitors where it’s safe to swim?
National News
New knife laws for NSW
The NSW government has announced a package of reforms to target possession of knives, particularly among young people, with the intention of reducing knife crime and boosting community safety.
