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Pottsville mobile tower approved despite concerns over the environment
A failure to provide the requested ecological assessment for the site of a potential telecommunications pole at Pottsville, following a previous refusal, has not proved a hindrance to the majority of Tweed Shire councillors now approving the proposal.
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Tweed development wave continues with $5.2m unit block proposal for city centre
Developers are proposing to build a $5.2m apartment complex near the centre of Tweed Heads as the recent wave of development applications in the town continues.
Wyana wins a double championship with Byron Bay Boardriders
The Byron Bay Boardriders wrapped up the 2023 season with round seven at Broken Head beach last month.
Editorial: The best democracy money can buy
Last week, The Juice Media published a YouTube video, Honest Government Ad | How to rig elections.
Eltham Hotel, noise complaints and cancelled shows
Balancing the needs of a diverse community is always a challenge but it is one that owners of the Eltham Hotel Matt Rabbidge and Luke Sullivan, just 15 minutes from Lismore, are determined to do following complaints about loud music at the pub.
First West Byron DA pushes planning rules
Plans for the first major residential development within the West Byron urban release area feature nearly a dozen breaches of planning and environmental protection rules and should not be approved, Byron Council staff say.
CSIRO claims net zero remains achievable by 2050
A new report by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, shows existing technologies will enable Australia to halve emissions by 2030 from 2020 levels, under a rapid decarbonisation scenario led by a renewable electricity sector.
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
Temporary closure of Fawcett Street and Fawcett Park tomorrow
Fawcett Street and Fawcett Park will have sections temporarily close tomorrow Thursday 7 December 2023, to reinstall steel sculptures within the park.
Byron Echo
Lismore City Council struggles to maintain staff and understand the Local Government Act
The most contentious items on Lismore Council’s agenda for the November meeting were a development application (DA) for the change of use of a...
Local News
Bushfire risk and health warnings as it heats up across NSW
High heat warnings have been predicted for much of NSW over the coming days with above average temperatures predicted for Northern Tablelands, Central West...
Byron Echo
Rally calls for ceasefire
Eve Jeffery - 4
A small but staunch group gathered at Main Beach Byron on Saturday to put their voices behind a call for a ceasefire in Palestine and an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
