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The truth doesn’t mind being questioned. A lie does.
Margot Hays, Bangalow
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Vale Frank Mills OAM 26.5.1928 – 3.10.2021
Frank Mills was a natural raconteur. So it was no surprise when his family found a folder labelled The Story of Frank Mills. It contained this story (which his granddaughter has slightly edited) and two poems, with the instructions: ‘Not to be read until I’m dead’
Zoran Radovanovic and son enter guilty pleas after sending region into lockdown
The father and son from Sydney's eastern suburbs who sent the region into lockdown by bringing COVID to Byron, have pleaded guilty to some of the charges against them.
Vaxing the community divide
Okay, so this issue is dividing our community into: ‘vaxing is great for our community’ and ‘vaxing is bad’.
One...
The Glasshouse
A driving holiday, inland from Byron, often serves as a healthy reminder that we’re spoilt for choice here with...
Ballina Australia Day Awards nominations open
Do you know someone worthy of recognition in Ballina Shire? Award nominations are now open in categories including community-based activities, sport and the arts.
Cultural heritage report goes public
A redacted copy of the 2013 Ainsworth Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment document has been made publicly available on the Rous County Council website, clarifying the extensive Widjabul-Wiabul connections with the land which would have been inundated by the Dunoon Dam.
Stories about "Geelong Star":
Dolphin deaths unacceptable: AMCS
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has expressed dismay and sadness at reports that on only its second fishing trip in Australia, the factory...
Byron Echo
French hypocrisy
The French are understandably upset about being stabbed in the back by Australia’s sinking of the submarine contract. They pontificate about the need for...
Local News
Police raid ‘unauthorised events’ in national parks
Police say that eleven people have been charged following unauthorised gatherings held at national parks on the weekend.
Byron Echo
Perrottet & Opus Dei
Bugga! Just when we don’t need to expect the Spanish Inquisition, out pops its wolf-in-sheep’s clothing remake: Opus Dei. New Premier, Dominic Perrottet is...
Letters
Bio-energy vs biodiversity
I thank The Echo for so clearly informing the readers of the ongoing concerns of Byron Bird Buddies and Byron community members when addressing...
