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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.
Other News
Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the Week Begining 23 June, 2021
A dazzling array of talent to be seen live, in and around the Byron Shire
Refugee rally in Lismore this week
The Lismore office of the Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, will be the site of a rally this week to protest the passing of the new Migration Amendment Bill.
Lismore residents alarmed by subdivision DA adjoining Wilson Nature Reserve
A proposal for twelve new lots in the buffer zone between Wilson Nature Reserve and existing houses on City View Drive, East Lismore, has local residents worried.
Water diversity
John Revington, The Channon
A big thank you to Rous County Council (RCC) for acting quickly on the preliminary planning and...
Locals to fight back with a series about the REAL Byron Bay
News that Netflix was planning to film a vacuous docudrama in Byron Bay brought a collective snort of derision across the Shire.
Vaccinations
Vyvyan Stott, Mullumbumby
The government doctors have announced that vaccinations are compulsory for nurses .
Yet our constitution states parliament may...
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NSW 2019 Ballina candidate policies
Echonetdaily has contacted all of the candidates for Ballina in the upcoming NSW election and have compiled their policies on a range of important issues.
NSW 2019 Ballina candidate profiles
In order of the ballot, the Ballina candidates are:
Keep Sydney Open’s James Wright
Thirty-six-year old year old radio broadcaster, filmmaker, futurist and father of three,...
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.
