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Bluesfest announces October dates for 2021 festival
After two disappointing cancelations of their event, Bluesfest has announced that they will hold the 2021 festival over the...
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Eating vegan is no longer like Mac Vs PC
Remember back in the bad old days when you used either a PC or Mac? Those were your choices, and never the twain could meet. They were so many miles apart in operations that they were like different countries with different languages and appearances
Interview with Cyprien Clerc, Founder and managing Director of Futureseeds
Founder and Managing Director at FutureSeeds, Cyprien Clerc, talks to The Echo about this upcoming event.
Plans to increase building heights in Byron CBD may be shelved
Byron Council’s controversial plan to increase building height limits on a block in the centre of Byron Bay looks set to be abandoned at this week’s planning meeting.
Interview with Bob Vegas
The glorious Bob Downe is back with a brand new show: Viva Bob Vegas! at the Brunswick Picture House. He gave Seven the Downe low…
How much do you know about koalas?
How well do you know your koala facts? Test your knowledge at the June 2 Koala Hard Quiz in Mullumbimby.
Any questions?
‘This is a great chance for foodies to ask me anything they want’, says local chef Darren Robertson, who...
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Motorcyclist dies in crash – Nimbin
A motorcyclist has died in a crash near Nimbin yesterday.
Motorcycle accident, Murwillumbah
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to a motorcycle accident at Murwillumbah at around 7.15pm on Monday evening.
Accident closes Pacific Highway in both directions
Updated, 3pm: The Traffic Management Centre reports that all lanes of the Pacific Highway are now open at Mororo, north of Grafton, after an earlier car and motorcycle crash.
Pacific Highway reopens after motorcycle accident
Southbound lanes of the Pacific Highway have reopened 10 kilometres south of Tabbimoble after a serious motorcycle crash. Heavy traffic is now easing, with the southbound queue up to 10 kilometres at one stage.
Biker hospitalised after Tweed smash
A man has had to be hospitalised after coming off his motorbike on Tweed Valley Way, near Murwillumbah, on Sunday.
Woman charged with murder over Cudgera Creek fatal
A female driver from Lismore has been charged with murder following a fatal crash at Cudgera Creek earlier this month.
Man charged over Tuncester crash
A man has been charged following a serious crash in Tuncester, near Lismore, last month that resulted in a motorbike rider having his leg amputated.
Man killed in motorbike accident at Murwillumbah
A motorcyclist has died after his bike had a collision with a utility near Murwillumbah yesterday morning.
Man dies after Uki motorbike accident
A man has died after his motorcycle and a car crashed at Uki last week.
Motorcyclist dies in accident with 4WD
A man has died following a motorbike accident on an unsealed dirt road west of Bonalbo on Saturday.
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Power outage in Byron Shire
Power supply company Essential Energy says that approximately 1,780 homes and businesses were without supply this morning.
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Filming of Byron Baes begins with no indigenous consultation
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Filming of the Netflix series Byron Baes has reportedly commenced without any effort made by the show's production company – Eureka Productions – to consult with local indigenous groups or the local Council.
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Byron Comedy Festival launched with a laugh
At a hilarious sold-out launch of the Byron Comedy Festival, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki had the entire Byron Bay Surf Club giggling last night
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School Strike for Climate next Friday
Next Friday from 10am Byron Shire students will be demanding political action on the climate emergency in what they and their supporters say is our present, future and reality.
