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Byron EchoThe Echo - April 23, 20240

Sweet and sour doughnuts

Victoria Cosford ‘It’s probably a good thing I don’t have a sweet tooth,’ says Megan. I’ve called in at the pop-up...

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Byron EchoMarie Oliver, Mullumbimby - April 20, 20240

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...

Local NewsEve Jeffery - April 18, 20246

A quiet day in Bruns after arrests and lock-ons

Though no machinery arrived at Wallum this morning, contractors and police were on the development site at Brunswick Heads as well as dozens of Save Wallum protesters.

Entertainment NewsThe Echo - April 23, 20240

Heart and Song Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra with soprano, Gaynor Morgan

Join us for an enchanting afternoon as Byron Music Society proudly presents ‘Heart and Song.’ Prepare to be immersed in a program meticulously crafted by the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra, showcasing a world premiere composition. Well-known soprano, Gaynor Morgan, will be premiering a setting of poems by Seamus Heaney and Robert Graves, skilfully arranged for soprano, harp, cello and string orchestra by prominent Northern Rivers musician Nicholas Routley.

Byron EchoPaul Bibby - April 19, 20240

Funds sought to complete clubhouse

Byron Bay Football Club may finally get the funds to complete its new clubhouse, with Byron councillors to consider loaning the club $200,000 at this week’s meeting.

Byron EchoDanny Wakil, Billinudgel - April 19, 202411

Anti-Israel bias

Many locals have approached me to say how shocked they are at the extreme anti-Israel bias that is expressed...

Local NewsThe Echo - April 23, 20242

Man dies in hospital following an E-bike crash – Byron Bay

A man has died in hospital following an E bike crash in Byron Bay earlier this month.

Koala champion escapes floods

Local News David Lowe - March 22, 2022 2

Ballina Shire's current Citizen of the Year, threatened species conservation ecologist Maria Matthes, escaped the flood in Bagotville by heeding her late father's warnings. For many others though, there was no safe refuge.

Member for Ballina Tamara Smith on recovery

Local News The Echo - March 21, 2022 3

In the wake of a flurry of announcements across the Northern Rivers from federal and state government MPs, Member for Ballina Tamara Smith has spoken to The Echo about some of the crucial issues.

World Naked Bike Ride not happening this weekend

Local News The Echo - March 11, 2022 1

As the flood crisis continues to impact the region, the organisers of the World Naked Bike Ride have decided to postpone the local events planned for 13 March at Byron Bay and Nimbin.

Greens to amend gov backed insurance scheme to cover all flood victims

Local News The Echo - March 11, 2022 11

Greens Leader, Adam Bandt MP, and Greens candidate for the flood affected electorate of Richmond, Mandy Nolan, have announced the Greens will move when Parliament resumes in March to extend government backed insurance to all flood victims.

Safe disposal of dead livestock

Local News The Echo - March 11, 2022 0

Following large livestock losses in the floods, residents across the north coast have been encouraged to report any sightings of drowned animals.

Options for flood affected tenants and landlords

Local News The Echo - March 9, 2022 1

As the immediate flood crisis recedes, the housing crisis in the Northern Rivers is worse than ever, particularly for tenants in flood affected areas.