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Byron Shire’s financial woes are not the result of a lack of money, but rather the waste of it....

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Was the NACC designed to fail?

The sudden resignation of controversy-plagued National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton has served to further highlight the failings of an organisation which began with such high hopes, having been one of the key demands of the first teal representatives and a core promise of the incoming Albanese Labor government.

Potholes 

As a relatively regular visitor to this area I was astounded, on trips to Byron Bay, at the number...

The Greens’ 3-way comp: Ballina Councillor vs Byron candidates for state preselection

Byron Greens members could expect to be asked to take the future of the Richmond River further south into account when choosing a candidate for next year’s state election.

Animals on country roads safety campaign launches

Motorists are being urged to slow down and stay alert for wildlife as Transport for NSW launches its annual ‘Animals on Country Roads’ safety campaign.

Byron Council’s 26-27 budget: last chance to have your say

Those wanting to make a submission on Byron Shire Council’s budget for next year, along with its operational plan, and long-term financial plan until Sunday, 31 May.

Tyagarah Road, Myocum, closes Thursday

Essential Energy say contractors will carry out vegetation management around the electricity network in parts of Myocum on Thursday, 4 June.

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Five years to fix Byron Shire flood and landslide damage

The Byron Shire Council says several flood recovery projects are done or nearing completion, nearly four years after 2022’s floods and landslides, while others are to continue into 2027.

Murwillumbah Showground’s iconic pavilion upgrade

A major refurbishment of Murwillumbah Showground’s main pavilion has been announced.

An Amazon warrior for land rights

Goonengerry solicitor Melissa Begg was a true friend, keen traveller, loving partner and a brilliant, gutsy lawyer who dedicated a large part of her working life to the advancement of Aboriginal land rights in NSW.

Ballina electorate to benefit from Road Safety Program

It has been announced today that Ballina electorate will receive several million dollars to enhance road safety for key projects in the are.

Big funds promised, but is it enough for roads?

Disaster recovery funding of $52.5 million has been announced by the NSW Labor government, to help cash-strapped Byron Shire Council restore damaged rural road infrastructure. But will it build back better?

Hinterland history relived

Inspired by early settlers who shared old maps and books, former Byron Shire councillor, Patrick Morrisey PhD, has chronicled the history of Byron’s hinterland with a book he says is ‘within the grand sweep of colonial history’. 

School’s long-awaited bus stop on the way

For years, catching a bus to or from Goonengerry Public School has been a potentially perilous activity.

Goonengerry residents still impacted by 2022 landslide 

Residents awaiting the completion of the Federal Drive reconstruction have highlighted the impacts of losing connections to the hinterland village two years after the...

Tragic death of four-year-old twins in Goonegerry housefire

Emergency services were called to a fire in property at Goonengarry shortly after 4am today, responding to reports that two children were suffering from smoke inhalation.

How to reply to Council’s draft Unauthorised Dwelling Policy?

With Council’s draft Unauthorised Dwelling Policy causing alarm and stress within the hinterland community, the Main Arm Residents Association (MARRA) have authored a guide to help residents lodge a submission. But remember this policy also applies to urban areas.

Return Mullum hospital to Bundjalung

‘Public land should serve the public vision,’ Greens councillor Elia Hauge is quoted as saying in The Echo (May 20) under the headline ‘Community...

Israel’s rehabilitation

Israel’s genocide of the Palestinians has not ended and it will not end before Israel officially renounces its intention to exterminate or expel the...

ISIS vs Australian Israelis

Dear Rod Murray (Letters, 27 May) In reply to your very long letter, far exceeding 250 words, (in itself telling), it was never my...

Lennox development

The proposed Saltwood development at Ross Lane raises serious concerns for local residents. You cannot engineer away local knowledge. Residents with decades of lived experience of...