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Michael Lyon elected as Byron Mayor
Owing to the resignation of former Mayor at the end of April, a vote was held today to replace Simon Richardson, until the next election
Other News
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Elvis has Left the Building
My dog died. I haven’t been able to write about it until now. It was a month ago, and he was old, but it was still unexpected, and it leaves you feeling a bit raw.
Comparisons
Gareth Smith, Byron Bay
Trade Minister Dan Tehan wants to refer China to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) because he...
Free mental health workshop for Byron businesses
Business owners in Byron Shire are invited to attend a free 'Healthy Mindset' workshop aimed at providing them with resources and tools to improve mental health and wellbeing, as well as the opportunity to connect with other business owners.
Ageism alive and well
Margaret Boshier, St Ives
I have been spending time in the ocean since before I could walk; I grew up...
Eating vegan is no longer like Mac Vs PC
Remember back in the bad old days when you used either a PC or Mac? Those were your choices, and never the twain could meet. They were so many miles apart in operations that they were like different countries with different languages and appearances
Exotic and hybrid
Dailan Pugh, Byron Bay
I was shocked to see the abundant exotic and hybrid plantings at Byron’s new bus interchange.
As...
Stories about "Indian":
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.
A little feast of India in Billinudgel
I have never been to India but I have eaten at a lot of Indian restaurants. Love the stuff and I’m very picky…
Byron Echo
Locals question placing homes in areas of inundation risk
Aslan Shand - 0
It is where the community fought off Club Med and it is once again in the spotlight as the current owners, Elements, are seeking to have the zoning of the environmentally sensitive area in Bayshore Drive changed from tourism to residential
Local News
Go straight to the source on the Future Water Project
Rous County Council has announced a series of information days to be held this month where the community can ‘drop in’ and find out more about the revised draft Future Water Project 2060.
Local News
Free mental health workshop for Byron businesses
Business owners in Byron Shire are invited to attend a free 'Healthy Mindset' workshop aimed at providing them with resources and tools to improve mental health and wellbeing, as well as the opportunity to connect with other business owners.
Letters
Trainspotters
Jillian Spring, Billinudgel
In the article – At a gathering of trainspotters, 21/4/21 by David Lisle, re Tweed Council Rail Trail, it is noted in...
