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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.
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Anatomy is destiny
Gareth W R Smith, Palestine Liberation Centre
Five members of Byron Friends of Palestine visited Justine Elliot to discuss whether the...
Failure after failure
Keith Duncan, Pimlico
One policy failure after another; what does it take for ‘shifty’ Morrison to come clean, show leadership, and...
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.
Port blame game
Dee Taminau, Ballina
Early May 2021, Scott Morrison stated that Labor sold the Port of Darwin to China, giving China a...
Linda Vidler Memorial Park Masterplan
Linda Vidler Park
The Masterplan for the Linda Vidler Memorial Park, Suffolk Park, is currently on display with submissions closing...
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.
Stories about "home invasion":
Video of Mullumbimby home invasion released
If you have seen any of these men, you may be able to help police identify who allegedly invaded a home in a residential street of Mullumbimby in February.
Man arrested over Banora Point home invasion
A man has been arrested in Queensland following an alleged home invasion at Banora Point on the weekend.
Woman charged, man wanted over Banora Point home invasion
A man and a woman broke into a Banora Point home in the early hours of Sunday morning, tying up a male resident before the man stole a car from the property. The woman, who was still in the home when police arrived, has been arrested.
Man injured in Ingleburn home invasion
A man is recovering in Campbelltown Hospital after being beaten around the head by two men who forced their way into his house while he and a woman were at home.
Tweed home invasion leaves victim with serious head injuries
Police are appealing for information following a home invasion in Tweed Heads last night (Tuesday). About 7.40pm emergency services were called to Seymour Street after a man was found injured near a unit block.
Teen charged over Sydney home invasion
A man has been charged and investigations continue following an alleged home invasion at Doonside yesterday.
Three arrested over Casino home invasion
Three people will appear in Lismore local court next month after being arrested in relation to an alleged home invasion at Casino on Wednesday morning.
Machete and baseball bat used in Kyogle home invasion
A man was threatened with a machete and baseball bat during a home invasion at Loadstone, near Kyogle, yesterday morning.
Home invader attacks 69 year old Tweed woman
Police are searching for a man who assaulted a 69-year-old Tweed Heads woman at her home early yesterday.
Ballina man charged with impersonating police
A man has appeared in court charged over a home invasion in Ballina, during which he allegedly pretended to be a police officer.
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.
