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Natural history
While I have not the informed authority to confirm John Bradley’s musings on the birds that seem to be...
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Oil spill on M1 near Byron, traffic backed up to Brunswick Heads exit
An accident on the M1 has brought southbound traffic to a standstill from the Brunswick Heads exit at Gulgan Road and Tweed Street.
Letters – 1 February 2023
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Abouchar honoured with Order of Australia
The new head of the Byron Community College (BCC), Chantal Abouchar, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her contributions to business and the media.
V-Day returns to Byron Bay, February 14
A mass global action, One Billion Rising, which aims to end violence against women and children, is planned for V-Day on February 14, Main Beach, Byron Bay from 7am.
The Voice
I’ve been ruminating and researching on how best to support a ‘Yes’ response on the Voice referendum. I always...
Ocean Shores swimmers power to strong results at regional swimming competition
A group of seven athletes from the Ocean Shores Aquatics swim team took part in the annual Country Regional...
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
Byron Echo
Community advocacy
I am a small business owner of Byron Central Apartments. Tamara Smith MP has recently supported us on two separate occasions advocating effectively with...
Byron Echo
Swivel by name, drivel by nature
The lack of authenticity of Byron Councillor, Mark Swivel, does not come as a surprise from this side of the fence. A well-to-do lawyer...
Letters
Land values rise
Your cover story on 25 January claims that land valuation rises could herald increases in Council rates. This is potentially misleading. A council’s total...
Local News
Go Thistles!
Lismore Thistles Soccer Club has launched the Thistles Acceleration Program, in the process becoming the city’s only player development academy.