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Spring into Scavenge in Lismore this Saturday
Different, fun and rewarding are some of the words used to describe what's going to unfold in Lismore this weekend.
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Contemporary Byron
David Morris, Byron Bay
‘In Xanadu did Kubla Khan/A stately pleasure-dome decree’, Coleridge. Lines penned supposedly after being woken from...
Byron’s new road: the good and not so
After more than 30 years of talk, debate, disagreements, tears and political gridlock, Byron Bay has a new road to divert traffic from the CBD to the southern end of town.
PM forced
Narelle Rendalls, Ballina
With reference to the recent serious sexual assault allegations in Canberra, our Prime Minister has a lot to...
Nimbin medicinal cannabis event, March 27
Two experienced medical cannabis doctors and a retired magistrate who is passionate about changing the drug driving rules will take part in the MEDICAN gathering in Nimbin.
FB censorship
Dean Jefferys, Mullumbimby
I feel concerned about the level of censorship on FB, Instagram, YouTube, MSM, local online groups and elsewhere...
Byron’s rail reactivation saga continues
Byron Council will consider funding further investigations into getting trains back on the tracks in the Shire, despite strong criticisms of the reports on the matter that have been prepared to date.
Stories about "eco-tourism":
‘Koala brewery’ DA to be dramatically downsized
A controversial $10million development application for a brewery and tourism venture combined with a koala hospital is likely to be dramatically rewritten, according to the applicant’s planner.
Glamping proposal canned by Council
Dreams were dashed at Lismore City Council this week as the developer of a proposed eco-tourism site at Corndale had his plans refused by councillors.
Regional rail a boost for tourism
Regional rail is experiencing a revival in Europe. More lines are planned in the region I recently visited, to connect Italy, Austria and Switzerland.
Local News
Buy and sell food app launches
Eve Jeffery - 0
Finding it too hard to purchase local produce via social media, partners Vanessa and Leisa thought there must be a better way.
Local News
Inflatable lifejacket self-service clinic for Ballina
An inflatable lifejacket self-service clinic will be held on Friday 19 March 2021 at Fishery Creek Boat Ramp, West Ballina.
Byron Echo
Seapeace: the late Tony Maxwell’s wetland legacy
Many curious minds have pondered the purpose of the rice paddy-like waterbodies that scallop the contour lines out into the Ewingsdale coastal plain that can be viewed from St Helena Road.
