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Follow the school buses
In Byron Shire and beyond, we have a regular, convenient and reliable public transport system moving thousands of commuters...
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Roller skating, skateboarding and more for Lismore
The ‘Lismore Urban Sports Precinct’ will deliver skateboarding, roller skating, BMX, scootering and sport climbing infrastructure as well as associated recreational infrastructure.
Rip Starters light up twilight cricket
The Rip Starters have played big hitting cricket to go to the top of the Byron Bay twilight cricket...
Warning: Northern Rivers Rail Trail not ready yet
Love or hate it, the Northern Rivers Rail Trail is under construction and the community is being urged to wait until it is safe for public use.
Vehicles on beaches
Some Ballina councillors have their heads in the sand about vehicles on beaches! I ask them to think about...
Ballina council to kick-start waste reduction policies and projects
The Ballina Shire Council has voted unanimously to adopt a newly drafted policy aimed at waste reduction.
Interim Lismore GM John Walker withdraws application for GM
Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg has announced today that the current General Manager (GM) of Lismore City Council has withdrawn...
Stories about "Jeffery Renard Allen":
Writing Blind – the story of Blind Tom, musician and slave
Jeffery Renard Allen interviewed by Mandy Nolan
Jeffery Renard Allen’s novel Song of the Shank was inspired by the real-life story of genius musician and...
Byron Echo
NSW Forestry challenged over failed forestry practices in precedent-setting case
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What makes bushfires worse, causes native species collapse and creates forest dieback?
Science Goes Viral
Urine sample test: new way to detect and screen for early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, an early diagnosis – one made well before signs of irreversible dementia are apparent – is key to providing effective intervention and treatment.
Byron Echo
Gulihl Art exhibition – bringing First Nations artists and their connection to Country to you
Byron’s ‘pop-up’ Firefly Art Gallery is presenting the work of local First Nations artists in the upcoming Gulihl Art exhibition in Marvell Hall.
Local News
A gentle day for refugee and asylum seeker families
Promoting community awareness, assistance and support, for asylum seekers and refugees, the Pottsville Refugee Support Group recently hosted refugee and asylum seeker families from Logan at a fun day at the beach.
