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Another roadblock for major Kingscliff development?
Tweed Council clarifies that the Kingscliff DA for a haulage road that will allow '90,000 truck and trailer movements' to bring in fill from the M1 upgrade does not actually allow the developers to use the proposed fill at the site – developers disagree.
Other News
Backsliders coming to Lennox
Australian music legends the Backsliders are coming to Lennox Head for the first time, to play at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Saturday 26 June 2021.
Two mumma koalas with joeys hit on Terranora Road
Tweed Council is warning motorists that koalas are on the move and is asking drivers to take extra caution through new koala zones marked on Terranora Road, following several sightings and two accidents involving the much-loved marsupials in recent weeks.
Lantern parade and fiery finish a blast
With just under 5,000 people including performers, workers, schools and volunteers, the 2021 Lismore Lantern Parade and accompanying festival was a sold-out event celebrating light.
The knives are out
Paul Brecht, Evans Head
Reading the letters section of The Echo I came across the two councillor’s Martin and Ndiaye...
Comment: Vigil for Canadian genocide that resonates closer to home
Yesterday, in solidarity with the Indigenous Peoples of Canada, members of the Tweed community held a ceremony at the Sacred Heart Church in Murwillumbah.
Murwillumbah mega-school – consultation done says Minister’s office
The challenge to the NSW Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell that she had sprung the Murwillumbah mega-school on the community with no consultation and needed to seek further genuine consultation with the Murwillumbah community has been rebuffed.
Stories about "French Cafe":
New production springs into life at Brunswick Picture House
Integrated dance theatre group 'Sprung!!' will take to the stage next weekend for the original production of ‘French Café’ at Brunswick Picture House.
Sprung!! is...
Articles & Columns
‘The Norway of Australia’: what does good electric vehicle policy look like?
What does good electric vehicle policy look like? NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean has announced an EV car package that he says will bring NSW on par with the world’s best. Is he right?
Byron Echo
Byron market relocation proposal divides opinion
Community opinion appears to be starkly divided over the proposed relocation of the Byron Community Markets from the foreshore at Main Beach to Railway Park, which Byron councillors will vote on this Thursday.
Byron Echo
Michael Lyon announces Byron Shire Council ticket
Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, has announced a group of candidates to run for the upcoming Council elections in September.
Byron Echo
Old Byron Hospital future before Council
Paul Bibby - 0
A significant decision about the future of the old Byron Hospital site will be made this week, with Byron Council choosing an organisation to manage the new community hub that will be created there.
