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Join Clarkes Beach paddle out this weekend to stop massive oil and gas field project
Hundreds of local surfers and water-lovers will paddle out at Clarke’s Beach over the weekend to protest against a massive oil and gas field proposed for the NSW coast.
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Byron Bay’s first ever matured spirit wins gold medal at London Spirit Competition
While the Northern Rivers region is well known for its environment and lifestyle, it is also becoming known for...
Father of Julian Assange to speak on the Northern Rivers this week
Northern Rivers residents can hear Mr Shipton in person at the Courthouse Hotel this Tuesday, May 4, from 7pm as part of the monthly Turning Point Talks.
Independent wants to be Byron’s new mayor
Independent Byron Shire Councillor Basil Cameron has announced his candidature for Mayor.
Editorial: The beef about meat
Firstly, let me declare an interest: I have been a vegetarian for 49 years, so tasty cow parts are not high on my agenda.
Thanks for Bob
Jo Faith, Newtown
I wish to thank The Echo for printing the article by Bob Morgan, First Nations academic. This...
Wanted: Bangalow and Byron ‘Induzzy’ reps for town projects
Residents of Bangalow and the Byron Arts and Industry Estate are invited to apply for positions on the Byron Shire Council’s Place Planning Collective
Stories about "Island Vibe":
Interview with Mood Swing & Chevy Bass who are playing at Island Vibe
North Stradbroke Island | 25–28 October
Mood Swing & Chevy Bass have cemented their position as the undisputed party starters within the festival and club scene....
Nothing Fake about Island Vibe
Joshua Appleby of Cheap Fakes got up close and personal with Seven about his band Cheap Fakes, playing at the upcoming Island Vibe on...
Live Music Roundup: Thursday 29 September, 2016
Getting the vibe
There are some festivals that have to be on your bucket list. Island Vibe on Stradbroke Island is definitely one of them.
Appearing...
Good vibes at Island Vibe
Simeon Michaels, Lennox Head. Island Vibe turned 10 this year. Held on North Stradbroke Island, Quandamooka Country, this celebration of island culture was three days drenched in sunshine and great music.
WIN tickets to Island Vibe and Island Elements festivals
In our biggest-yet Free Friday giveaway, Echonetdaily is offering one lucky subscriber a double pass to not one but two huge events in October: Island Vibe and Island Elements
Local News
Man dead after boat capsizes near Yamba
Police say a man has died and a second has been taken to hospital after a boat capsized south of Yamba this morning.
Local News
Jonson Street bus shelter gone and an era ended
Byron Shire Council says that the wooden bus shelter on Jonson Street outside the Byron Visitors Centre is being removed today with all bus services operating from the new bus interchange on Butler Street in Byron Bay
Letters
Upside down river
Tim Harrington, Lennox Head
Letter contributor Richard White (letters 21/4/21) quite correctly identifies the Richmond River as an ‘upside down river’ and nowhere is this more...
Local News
Ballina Dragons’ great results at Urunga
Eve Jeffery - 0
The Ballina Dragon Boat Racing Club is a group of paddling people from all walks of life who enjoy being out on the water having fun and keeping fit.
