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Koalas
Don’t rely on any regime to save anything that’s endangered because their mates the miners and developers pay them...
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Referendum Yarn Up
Was disappointed when I heard the Prime Minister’s Garma speech on the Voice referendum.
I was concerned that the Voice...
Bone found by divers still being examined
In a statement to The Echo, New South Wales Police say that officers attached to Tweed-Byron Police District are investigating following the discovery of a bone offshore at Belongil Beach, Byron Bay, about 1.30pm on Saturday 6 May 2023.
Building waste
Surely Byron Council can do something about the lack of recycling at building sites in Byron Shire? In the...
Firearm seized following shooting investigation – Ballina
Investigators have seized a firearm and vehicle following an investigation into an alleged public place shooting at Ballina last month.
National Reconciliation Week starts tomorrow
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Labor MP spruiks 2023–24 budget
Cost of living relief, investment towards net-zero and economic responsibility is how local federal Labor MP, Justine Elliot, has framed her party’s first budget this term.
Stories about "Kali’s Kreations":
Kreating Kasho for stage spectacular
This Saturday sees an innovative fashion cabaret hit the stage at the Byron Brewery. Seven spoke with Prem Kasho of Kali’s Kreations about her idea to take a simple clothing line launch and make it a spectacular.
Byron Echo
Posturing politicians
While Greens in the Senate endure the irony of being pilloried by the government for speaking passionately about social justice and housing, Patricia Warren’s...
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National Reconciliation Week starts tomorrow
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Byron Echo
Thank you from the top of our heads to the bottom of our well-dressed feet
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Saturday's annual Bell & Ford vintage clothes garage sale fundraiser for the SHIFT Project was an incredible success with $36,500 being raised at the Byron Surf Club – this year’s effort was up about $7,500 on the last event.
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Labor Government committed to the demerger of Murwillumbah Education Campus
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The significant issue of a merger of several Murwillumbah schools has been ongoing since 2020 when the then State Government announced via Sarah Mitchell MP that four public schools would be amalgamated into a single Kindergarten to Year 12 campus at Murwillumbah High.
