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Mt Warning ban
Chris Gee, Byron Bay
Indigenous readers be advised that the following letter contains references to persons deceased.
I read with some...
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Archibald has knock-on effect in Murwillumbah
The Tweed Regional Gallery is hosting the Archibald Prize and local business people say the event is giving the town of Murwillumbah a significant economic boost.
Bringing down the heat in our ‘hood
How well we survive the future depends on our vision for our towns and suburbs – and on how we bring that vision about.
PM’s vaccine
Martin Bail, Federal
On 4 February, 2021 ABC News reported, albeit briefly, that the PM will ‘for the record’ be...
Ministers misbehave
Keith Duncan, Pimlico
Accusations of appalling behaviour by the Liberal Party in covering up misdeeds within its ranks just keep...
Wonderful Council
Raphael Lee Cass, Byron Bay
I went for a swim at Belongil Beach the other day and was shocked to...
Tweed mayor and rail trail
Richard White, East Ballina
I watched a Facebook video of Mayor, Chris Cherry, addressing a meeting, organised by the Northern...
Stories about "food":
Resilience – what does it mean to you?
How do we create more resilient communities in 2021? The Byron Shire Resilience and Regeneration Roadshow is kicking off from February 13, with a series of neighbourhood events planned across the area.
Strengthening the beginnings of a real local food movement
It’s wonderful to see the flowering of local food initiatives throughout the Shire today. I’d like to do everything I can to help strengthen what is the beginnings of a real local food movement.
Dear food makers…
The only thing worse than a vegan is an annoying vegan. And I would know because I am one – I’m very annoying.
Billi’s authentic Indian food is beyond delicious
I have eaten at dozens of Indian places in my life, and personally, my go-to on the Far North Coast for authentic Indian food is Billi’s Indian Restaurant.
Spring is here and summer is not far away!
The days are changing, so too is our supply of fruits and veggies. This time of the year we see supplies of asparagus, avocado, beetroot, bok choy, broccolini, capsicum, endive, eggplant, various lettuces, tomatoes, and zucchini;
Always summer at Loft Byron Bay
You can’t help feeling like it’s always summer at Loft Byron Bay, with Main Beach glinting in the distance, Loft always feels warm and...
Food for the vulnerable running out
The Byron Community Centre is urgently seeking financial support from the community so that it can continue to deliver food to locals in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Where food growers and lovers can connect
There’s a new space where local growers and food lovers can connect to share, trade and sell their produce.
Bringing home the Harvest in boxes
In response to the current Covid 19 challenges, Harvest Newrybar, have created a community service by offering nutrient-dense food essentials boxes at an affordable price-point.
Inaugural Eats a Lismore treat!
Within half an hour of opening, the inaugural Lismore Eats event was inundated with hundreds of hungry punters ready for dinner, and it wasn’t long before stall holders were under the pump as the crowds swelled at the Lismore showgrounds.
Byron Echo
‘The Great Reset’
Gary Opit, Wooyung
I appreciated the letter by Lucas Wright (17 February) on the Great Reset conspiracy fantasy. With our privileged, western, simplistic understanding of...
Byron Echo
Letting go
Mary McMorrow, Mullumbimby
I respect the parents forgiving the drunk driver who killed their four children (one a cousin) as their way of dealing with...
Byron Echo
Ministers misbehave
Keith Duncan, Pimlico
Accusations of appalling behaviour by the Liberal Party in covering up misdeeds within its ranks just keep on keeping on. The last...
Byron Echo
Transparency needed
Janelle Saffin MP, State Member for Lismore.
I read with interest Mia Armitage’s front page article in last week’s Echo ‘Electorates miss out on bushfire...
