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Lennox roundabout pledged by federal Labor MP
Federal funding to build a new two-lane roundabout at the intersection of Byron Bay Road and Byron Street, Lennox Head has been pledged by local MP Justine Elliot (Labor).
Other News
Don ya boxes, it’s a Shand memorial cricket match!
The strange urge to play cricket has a rich history in our local area.
Ballina Shire Council to consider relinquishing conservation zone powers
The future of conservation zones in the Ballina Shire could be left to private landowners in a council vote expected this week.
Former NSW Premier Bob Carr backs end to land clearing in NSW
Recognising the impacts of logging and clearing native forests former NSW Premier Bob Carr has backed ongoing calls to halt land clearing in NSW.
Paco Lara Duende flamenco
Bringing the soul and spirit of Spanish flamenco, the acclaimed Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco Lara will inspire and capture the imagination of Australian audiences with the release and launch of his new album Duende, a self-produced album of original compositions.
Byron basketballers score clean sweep
The Beez basketballers were swarming at the Cavanbah Centre ‘hive’ scoring three out of three wins across the men’s...
Feros slaps ban on media visits
On Saturday, on the way to visit Feros Byron Bay residents, The Echo was told via text and email from a Feros Care media spokesperson that, ‘Unfortunately we have a policy of no media on site.
Stories about "Mooball":
Flood alert system for Burringbar, Mooball and Crabbes Creek
A new automated flash flood alert system for the villages of Burringbar, Mooball and Crabbes Creek is being launched following a successful trial last summer.
M1 and flooding: Tweed Council writes to minister while class action election campaigning starts
The old Pacific Hiway was dangerous, narrow and needed to be upgraded but in the process of building the M1 the government didn’t just cut coastal koalas from hinterland koalas, they also appear to have created flooding issues according to many locals from Woodburn to Tweed.
Creeks rising at Burringbar, Crabbes Creek and Mooball as Severe Weather Warning in place
The heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with intense local rainfall have been caused by a low pressure system near the northeast NSW coast say the...
Police investigate possible human remains between Mooball and Pottsville
A crime scene has been established by police on farmland at Pottsville Road, Sleepy Hollow.
Charges laid over allegedly deliberately lit fires – Burringbar and Mooball
An RFS volunteer has been charged following an investigation into several, allegedly deliberately lit, fires in the Burringbar and Mooball areas.
Council needs funds for Mooball Ck training walls
The Tweed Shire Council has resolved at last Thursday's Council meeting, to commit $290,000 towards repairing the Mooball Creek training walls at Pottsville.
Duranbah fire being controlled
An RFS spokesman said that a house was destroyed by fire in Mooball yesterday. The Duranbah bushfire has covered 294 ha and is being controlled by local crews with support from the air.
Rail trail – Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek
A rail trail, walking and cycling track, has once again been backed by the NSW state government between Murwillumbah and Crabbes Creek today.
Need help to fill out your category C funding applications?
With the recent declaration of category C funding being opened to businesses in Stokers Siding, Burringbar, Upper Burringbar, Mooball and Crabbes Creek the office of small business will provide assistance to fill out the forms and determine their eligibility.
Burringbar flood meeting a success with more to come
The flood information evening held in Burringbar last Tuesday 9 May was a great success and addressed issues ranging from the M1 contributing to flooding and clearing waterways to resolving disputes with insurance companies.
Byron Echo
Disaster management needs different approach
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Disaster funding must favour social capital and community building, rather than just ‘mopping up’, the head of the philanthropic organisation, Northern Rivers Community Foundation, says.
Byron Echo
DV awareness run on October 15
I Run For Her is an annual community event held by Got Your Back Sista, which aims to spark critical conversations around domestic violence on a national scale, and for the first time will host events across Australia on October 15.
Local News
Royal Life Saving NSW summer-ready checklist
Royal Life Saving NSW says that as another scorching summer approaches, the service is preparing communities to avoid the alarming spike in drowning incidents witnessed last year.
National News
Two dead and 70 charged at Sydney music festivals
After two deaths – both confirmed to have been at the Knockout festival – NSW police say that there were more than 70 people charged with drug offences at two Sydney music events held on Saturday.
