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Pottsville mobile tower approved despite concerns over the environment
A failure to provide the requested ecological assessment for the site of a potential telecommunications pole at Pottsville, following a previous refusal, has not proved a hindrance to the majority of Tweed Shire councillors now approving the proposal.
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Industrial relations reform bill passes parliament
New industrial relations laws have passed NSW parliament today, which the government says will create the structure needed to deliver meaningful improvements to wages and conditions for hundreds and thousands of workers in the state.
How to make sure your fur kids don’t become a Christmas casualty
A TAFE NSW animal studies teacher has dished up some tips to Northern Rivers locals to safeguard their pets against illness and accidents during the festive season.
Caught in the Venus Flytrap
Venus Fly Trap is a three-piece band from Byron Bay with Tim Degen (vocals/guitar), Matt DeWit (bass) and Andrew Wilkinson (drums), who play a mix of psychedelic surf rock, rock, and blues.
Mullumbimby Brunswick cricketers continue their winning ways
This Mullumbimby Brunswick Cricket Club (MBCC) is charging in its new association with an undefeated record for the 2023-24 season to date.
Abuse and falsehoods erode the public square of science
As the world faces existential problems such as pandemics and climate change, Australian scientists are facing a dilemma about the best way to connect with the wider public.
Council looks to repair Mullum’s old Scout Hall
The Byron Shire Council is looking to retain a community asset, Mullumbimby's old Scout Hall, after being flood-damaged and in need of repairs.
Stories about "missing woman":
Police appeal for missing woman
Lismore Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Missing Person, Emily Eden Lazzaroni.
Appeal to locate elderly missing woman – Ballina
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate an elderly woman missing on the state's North Coast area.
Body found during search for missing woman – Evans Head
Police searching for a woman missing from the Far North Coast say they have located a body.
Police appeal for missing Evans Head woman
Police are continuing to appeal for public assistance to locate a missing woman from the Far North Coast.
Appeal to locate woman last seen in Mooball
Police say they are renewing their appeal for information into the whereabouts of a missing Northern NSW woman.
Have you seen Jessica?
Police are seeking assistance to locate 31-year-old Jessica Burgess, who was last seen in the Tweed Heads area on Monday wearing a long cream dress.
Have you seen Patricia?
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman reported missing from Fernleigh, near Newrybar since Monday morning. Patricia Jung was last seen getting out of a car on Fernleigh Road at about 11am.
Police seek help to find woman missing for 8 months
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman believed to have gone missing on the North Coast.
US amnesia woman remembers dining in Byron Bay
A woman suffering amnesia in an American hospital has recollections of visiting Byron Bay, Perth, and Sydney’s Bondi. Interpol is hoping someone in this region might recognise her.
Local News
Temporary closure of Fawcett Street and Fawcett Park tomorrow
Fawcett Street and Fawcett Park will have sections temporarily close tomorrow Thursday 7 December 2023, to reinstall steel sculptures within the park.
Byron Echo
Lismore City Council struggles to maintain staff and understand the Local Government Act
The most contentious items on Lismore Council’s agenda for the November meeting were a development application (DA) for the change of use of a...
Local News
Bushfire risk and health warnings as it heats up across NSW
High heat warnings have been predicted for much of NSW over the coming days with above average temperatures predicted for Northern Tablelands, Central West...
Byron Echo
Rally calls for ceasefire
Eve Jeffery - 4
A small but staunch group gathered at Main Beach Byron on Saturday to put their voices behind a call for a ceasefire in Palestine and an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
