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Michael Lyon elected as Byron Mayor
Owing to the resignation of former Mayor at the end of April, a vote was held today to replace Simon Richardson, until the next election
Other News
Upside down river
Tim Harrington, Lennox Head
Letter contributor Richard White (letters 21/4/21) quite correctly identifies the Richmond River as an ‘upside down river’...
Respect for Country
Léandra Martiniello, Whian Whian
It is the night of the full moon, I have just watched it rise. On the...
Interview with Bob Vegas
The glorious Bob Downe is back with a brand new show: Viva Bob Vegas! at the Brunswick Picture House. He gave Seven the Downe low…
Exotic and hybrid
Dailan Pugh, Byron Bay
I was shocked to see the abundant exotic and hybrid plantings at Byron’s new bus interchange.
As...
Plans to increase building heights in Byron CBD may be shelved
Byron Council’s controversial plan to increase building height limits on a block in the centre of Byron Bay looks set to be abandoned at this week’s planning meeting.
Interview with Cyprien Clerc, Founder and managing Director of Futureseeds
Founder and Managing Director at FutureSeeds, Cyprien Clerc, talks to The Echo about this upcoming event.
Stories about "Far North Coast Rugby":
Mullumbimby Moonshiners raise reserve grade rugby union shield
The Mullumbimby Moonshiners took home the Far North Coast Rugby reserve grade premiership after beating Ballina 20–7 at Crozier Park, Lismore in September.
Byron Bay rugby gets big win over Grafton
Byron Bay have fought their way back into the top four of the Far North Coast rugby competition with a dominant 46–6 win over the Grafton Redmen at the Recreation Grounds last Saturday.
Lennox Head rugby too strong for Byron Bay
Lennox Head have nabbed third spot on the Far North Coast rugby ladder after beating Byron Bay at home 30–17 last Saturday.
‘Considering it was...
Rugby juniors play in country championships
The Far North Coast have come fourth in the U/18 Country Championships.
The U/18 FNC went down 28–4 in the play-off for third to the...
Byron Bay rugby in winning form
Two weeks ago the boys in blue and white took the long bus trip to play the Casino Bulls in the Far North Coast...
Byron beaten in union third round
Byron Bay were beaten 38–17 at home by Lismore in the third round of Far North Coast Rugby on Saturday.
Hot competition for FNC Round 1
Round one of Far North Coast Rugby was always going to be a heated exchange between Bangalow Rebels and 2013 premiers Lismore City.
They’re changing the guard in Byron Bay
There was a changing of the guard in Byron Bay’s thrilling 22–20 win against Ballina in the opening round of Far North Coast Rugby on Saturday.
Shiners to play Lismore in ‘belter’
Dean Trevaskis
The Mullumbimby Moonshiners strengthened their position on top of the Far North Coast Rugby table on Saturday after collecting maximum points against the...
Byron Echo
Locals question placing homes in areas of inundation risk
Aslan Shand - 0
It is where the community fought off Club Med and it is once again in the spotlight as the current owners, Elements, are seeking to have the zoning of the environmentally sensitive area in Bayshore Drive changed from tourism to residential
Local News
Go straight to the source on the Future Water Project
Rous County Council has announced a series of information days to be held this month where the community can ‘drop in’ and find out more about the revised draft Future Water Project 2060.
Local News
Free mental health workshop for Byron businesses
Business owners in Byron Shire are invited to attend a free 'Healthy Mindset' workshop aimed at providing them with resources and tools to improve mental health and wellbeing, as well as the opportunity to connect with other business owners.
Letters
Trainspotters
Jillian Spring, Billinudgel
In the article – At a gathering of trainspotters, 21/4/21 by David Lisle, re Tweed Council Rail Trail, it is noted in...
