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Flood warning for Richmond and Wilsons Rivers
A deepening low pressure trough through the northeast of the state is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms during Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the State Emergency Service.
Other News
What’s Nu in COVID variants? Highlighted need for stronger Australian contribution
According to the End COVID For All campaign the emergence of a new coronavirus variant in Botswana, most likely to be called 'Nu', underlines the need for Australia to step up its contribution to co-oridnated global efforts to prevent the virus’ spread and mutation.
Not wedging
Though it may be puzzling to some, I am heartened to see that some of the candidates for the...
CWA has ready for the Christmas (w)rap
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) has been supporting women, children and their communities in NSW for almost a century...
Community carers and responders program launched
Following the recent second anniversary of the bushfires that hit our region, Resilient Byron say they are proud to...
Frontline workers
I’ve just read an ABC News article re the ‘burn out’ of Australian nurses. For the last two years...
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Coming out of the Cave
It was 2018, and in this crisis we witnessed the best that the world can be. We all watched in nervous anticipation as cave diving hobbyists from around the world became experts in a rescue never before attempted. It showed the power of collaboration for a higher purpose. It showed true courage; of the men who risked their lives in the complex underground maze of caves, of the boys who maintained the most incredible calm, and of the parents who never gave up hope.
Stories about "Meditation":
Remember to breathe
As life gets busier, many of us forget to give enough attention to the way we breathe.
With stress levels rising, it’s important to look...
Local meditation teachers offer free class at Mullum Neighbourhood Centre
The Byron Shire is known around Australia as a place of healing, but many members of our own community miss out on these opportunities because they don’t have the disposable income needed to take part.
Oh for Orgasmic Meditation
Andrew Hall, Huonbrook. Mandy Nolan’s latest rant is a confused and confusing mix of fear and anger and misinformation, and I am surprised. She usually has an open mind on strangeness.
Mandy Nolan’s Soap Box #142 Orgasmic meditation
A new form of group meditation has sprung up in the US offering hands-on spiritual enlightenment in 15 minutes flat, only for women, of course. If they called it group masturbation, Mandy would have no qualms, but meditation?
Local News
Storms and rain for Tuesday and Wednesday in the Northern Rivers
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is predicting widespread thunderstorms and rain for the Northern Rivers.
Byron Echo
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...
Local News
COVID update – Aquarius, Lismore sewage fragments and the South African variant
The Northern NSW Local Health District says there have been no new cases of COVID-19 reported in the 24 hours to 8pm 28 November, but, they are urging residents in the Lismore area to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms.
Byron LGA
Last chance for tickets to Byron Shire Council Meet the Candidates forum
Today is your last chance to get tickets to tonight’s Byron Shire Meet the Candidates forum in the Byron Theatre.
