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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 

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Echo Love Awards

Last Saturday night, Yuti and I had the privilege of attending the 40th anniversary celebration of The Echo. The trip...

North Coast Safe Haven closure

Safe Haven North Coast has provided effective mental health supports for people across the region since it was established in 2022, but is now running out of funding.

Wanted: citizen scientists to check on our creeks

The Richmond River upper catchment is currently sitting on a C- in the Richmond River Ecological Health Report Card. It's not a number we can accept without doing something about it.

Lismore’s Blakebrook quarry proposal meets resistance

A recent gathering of locals concerned about a proposed ‘mega dump’ landfill at Blakebrook quarry has been supported by Lismore Greens councillors. Lismore Council say they are still considering the proposal.

Byron stormwater strategy

Has anyone read the Engeny report supplied to Byron Council on the stormwater strategy for Byron Bay? There are several...

Tipping point

It is noted in the last edition of The Echo that six new dwellings with swimming pools are to...

Stories about "Missing Person":

Appeal to locate teen missing near Lismore

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from The Channon, north of Lismore.

Appeal to locate missing girl

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager reported missing from Coffs Harbour, on the state’s North Coast.

Renewed appeal to locate missing woman – Murwillumbah and Dungay

Police are renewing their appeal for information to locate a woman reported missing from  Murwillumbah area earlier this year.

Yvonne Whear missing more than a week

Police are asking the public for help finding 73-year-old Tweed Shire woman Yvonne Whear, reported as missing for more than a week.

Search for missing boater in recovery phase

Queensland Police say a multi-agency search for a 44-year-old man reported missing from a fishing vessel near Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast on Friday is in the recovery phase.

Appeal to locate man missing from Ballina

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man reported missing from the Ballina area.

Missing Nightcap National Park bushwalker located

A missing bushwalker was found safe and well on Wednesday after reports of a missing person.

Search continues for Derrick Sharp

Police are asking the public for help finding 59-year-old man Derrick Sharp, said to have been missing for a month as of today.

Missing QLD child may be on Northern Rivers

Police are asking the public for help finding a boy missing from Queensland.

Appeal for elderly man missing more than 3 months

Police have renewed a public appeal for help finding 81-year-old missing man David Johnston.

Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.

Festival and event grants on offer

Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.

Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.

The Pocket Winter Festival bringing you music, food and fun

The Pocket Winter Festival is set to return on Sunday, 21 June, from 10am to 2pm, bringing together the community for a day of music, food, entertainment and family fun at The Pocket Public School.