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Oh My Goddess, Kylie Minogue is Coming To Splendour!
Oh yes she is! Global icon. Pop superstar. Kylie Minogue is set to take over the Splendour in the Grass Amphitheatre for the very first time! Taking to the Splendour stage, Kylie Minouge will be the opening night headline act when she makes a triumphant return home and stamps her name in the annals of Splendour lore. Splendour in the Grass (SITG), returns to Ngarindjin (North Byron Parklands) from Friday, 19 July to Sunday, 21 July for three days of camping, music, art and freedom.
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Cartoon of the week – 13 March, 2024
The letters deadline for The Echo is noon Friday. Letters longer than 200 words may be cut. The publication of letters is at the discretion of the letters editor.
Cost shifting excluded in Byron council’s financial review
An independent review of the financial model applying to local government in NSW would seem at first glance to be a welcome opportunity for councils such as Byron.
Preview screening of The Koalas at Federal Hall this Sunday
An insight into the lives of koalas is taking place this Sunday with the preview screening of The Koalas at Federal Hall.
Floodplains, drainage
I understand the owners of floodplain land wanting to fill and develop for money, and who work secretly with...
COVID-19 pandemic has cut life expectancy globally
COVID-19 reversed earlier trends toward longer life expectancies. During the pandemic, life expectancies globally dropped by 1.6 years according to a new study published in the Lancet medical journal.
Editorial – Giving it a tick and flick
The rezoning of high-value agricultural land for future housing – some on floodplains – is likely to be rushed through at Thursday’s Council meeting with last-minute tinkering – see page 1.
Stories about "Kyogle":
Fire danger period to end early for Northern Rivers
Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Clarence Valley are among the local government areas (LGAs) that will see an early end to the Bush Fire Danger Period.
Man charged over alleged driving offences – Casino
A man has been charged with 26 offences following an investigation into alleged dangerous driving.
In January 2024, police from Richmond Highway Patrol commenced an...
It was once clear water, running over clean sand and pebbles…
There is serious pesticide pollution in the Richmond River estuary. But the problems of the Richmond River start well upstream. And they started long ago...
Two in hospital following crash at Kyogle
About 3pm on Monday, 5 February, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a serious two vehicle accident at Kyogle.
Changed overnight traffic conditions on Bruxner Highway, Casino
Resurfacing is taking place on the roundabout at the intersection of the Bruxner Highway and the Summerland Way Casino until 6am Thursday 1 February.
Kyogle Shire Council terminates GM
Kyogle Shire Council sacked their General Manager Graham Kennett, effective immediately at their final meeting of the year on December 11.
New relaxation and recreation space for aged care residents in Kyogle
A new lounge and living area is creating a more comfortable and home-like environment for aged care residents at Kyogle Multi-Purpose Service.
Local sparky suffers serious accident
Local tradie, Jamie Gluyas suffered terrible injuries in a workplace accident on September 28, and he and his family are still coming to terms with the repercussions and trying to navigate the next few months.
After school is extra fun in Kyogle, Grafton, Goonellabah and Tweed
Go4Fun is a free, after-school, healthy lifestyle program for primary school-aged children who are above a healthy weight, kicks off in Term 4 in Kyogle, Grafton, Goonellabah and Tweed.
Concerns over ayahuasca practitioner Lore Solaris’s plan to head to Brazil
Concerns have been raised over the intention of Lore Solaris, who was facilitating an ayahuasca ceremony at Arcoora the night Jarrad Antonvich died, to leave Australia for Brazil.
National News
Australia’s Environment Report card not looking good
2023 was a 'year of opposites' for Australia’s environment, but despite conditions fluctuating between wet and dry, overall conditions remain stable following a bumper year in 2022, according to the latest Australia’s Environment Report, led by the Australian National University.
Local News
New tourism plan for Lismore region
In a move aimed at bolstering Lismore's visitor economy, Lismore City Council has greenlit a roadmap to navigate the region towards tourism growth.
Local News
New charitable funding round opens
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation’s first funding round for 2024 opens today, Tuesday 19 March, with more than $500,000 available for local community groups and charities with new and existing projects.
National News
Tech companies grilled on how they are tackling terror and violent extremism
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has issued legal notices to Google, Meta, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, Telegram and Reddit requiring each company to report on steps they are taking to protect Australians from terrorist and violent extremist material and activity.