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The war on cats
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek marked National Threatened Species Day by 'declaring war on feral cats'. She wants to give...
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Go Feros cronies
My oldest 88-year-old friend entered Feros Village for ongoing care. After paying a large amount of money, she was...
$1.2 billion profit from food waste
Australian food retailers make $1.2 billion in profit each year from selling food that households waste, according to new research from The Australia Institute.
Your cover
Just want to acknowledge The Echo for your front page of the Uluru Statement.
A powerful and generous contribution...
Byron Hinterland Seed Savers
Byron Hinterland Seed Savers are coming to Mullum Farmers Market this Friday, 22 September at 8am for a seed swap. Bring any excess seeds/cuttings you have and come and collect some free seeds and cuttings.
Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra is a Real Gem
Season two of the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra sees performances of Classical Gems conducted by Chen Yang in two shows with concert one on Sunday, 24 September at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre and concert two on Sunday, 8 October at Bond University.
The war on cats
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek marked National Threatened Species Day by 'declaring war on feral cats'. She wants to give...
Stories about "LGA elections 2021":
Byron candidates 2021 Q&A part 2
Buckle in, seats upright, and loosen the belt!
It’s time to see what candidates have to say – in full – about our collective issues...
Anderson Vs Council’s banning order: round one
By David Heilpern
Mayoral candidate John Anderson’s attempt to overturn Council’s banning order in the Land and Environment Court (LEC) in Sydney last Friday failed...
Election poster in Bruns ‘illegal’, sparks complaint
A poster for Mark Swivel’s candidacy has been illegally placed on land managed by RMS in Brunswick Heads, says Greens candidate Duncan Dey.
A complaint...
Byron Echo
No more Hottentot
I have received a petition from Change.org to change the name of Hottentot Crescent, Mullumbimby to another South African word, ‘Khoisan’, also totally irrelevant...
Byron Echo
Call to Jewish my brethren
I call upon my brethren and Jewish Australians and Israelis who have made their permanent home here and are eligible to vote in the...
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Liberal councillors walk out during Tweed mayoral election
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Yesterday Liberal councillors James Owen and Rhiannon Brinsmead walked out of the extraordinary Tweed Shire Council meeting in protest against the way the Mayor of Tweed Shire is elected.
Byron Echo
Rehab centre Buttery celebrates 50
Binna Burra-based rehab centre, The Buttery, celebrated 50 years of serving the community this year, and held a gala dinner for 150 supporters in Tweed Heads on September 14.