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Housing not industrial precinct say Lismore locals
Locals from Goonellabah and Lindendale have called out the proposed Goonellabah industrial precinct at 1055A Bruxner Hwy and 245 Oliver Ave as being the wrong use of the site.
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Families and children left struggling after government fails flood recovery commitments
The recovery process following the February 2022 flood has been slow, and many people are still struggling to regain normality in their lives.
Ignite your creativity at Mullum Laneways Festival
This year’s Mullum Laneways Festival, to be held on May 4 and 5, promises to be a feast for the senses, set to captivate visitors of all ages. On Sunday, May 5 everyone is encouraged to immerse themselves in the heart of the Festival, as Burringbar Street is transformed into a vibrant tapestry of music, dance, art, and more.This is a free event, funded by local sponsorship and a gala fundraising event on Saturday, May 4.
New data reveals NSW social housing waitlist blowout
A fresh analysis by Homelessness NSW reveals where people are waiting the longest for social housing, sparking calls to double the supply of social homes and boost services funding.
Editorial – For King and Country
As the Edwardian period ended (1901–1914), the new era of WWI saw the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzacs) land around Ari Burnu on the western side of the Gallipoli peninsula.
Anzac Day memorials 2024
From the early hours of this morning people gathered to acknowledge the sacrifice of lives, families and communities have made in the name of war and keeping peace. Across the Northern Rivers events will continue today as we acknowledge the cost of war.
Tweed Shire asking for input on sporting needs
Tweed Shire Council’s (TSC) draft Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2023-2033 is open for public comment.
The strategy will provide...
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Music fest returns for the biggest little town
Mullum Music Festival kicked off Thursday, with its opening gala night packing out the Civic Hall, full of happy punters and top shelf musical acts.
Mother’s Day tree planting biggest yet
The beautiful weather held for Mother’s Day tree planting with a big crowd, lots of great music an a record number of trees put in the gournd.
Mullum Music Festival tree planting May 12
The ninth Mullum Music Festival native tree planting is planned for Mothers Day, May 12, at the Teak Tree Farm in Myocum and will feature music by Bethany Jolly, Blindmouth, Loose Content, and Mullumgrad’s very own Dustyesky Russian choirmusic.
Franklin fights own government over festivals
North Coast Nationals MLC Ben Franklin has revealed he is at odds with his own Coalition government over the state’s controversial ‘high risk’ festival policy.
Tourism board showers money on local music festival
Mullum Music Festival has been recognized for its cultural and economic significance by being awarded flagship three-year funding by Destination NSW to help build the festival’s reach.
Mullum Music Fest: the best acts you never heard of
Even rain during Sunday’s street parade failed to take the sheen off the 10th annual Mullum Music Festival. It simply provided an excuse to add an array of umbrellas to the already colourful street scene.
Visitors ‘blown away’ by festival vibe
Paul Jameson, Mullumbimby.
On Sunday morning I went along to the street parade that was part of the very fine Mullum Music Festival. The Festival was...
Get set for a big weekend of music
Mullum Music Festival has been holding street parades, mentoring young musicians and filling the town’s venues and streets with vibrant music and happy punters for ten years now.
10 Great Venues for 10 Great Years
This week see’s Mullum welcome the 10th Mullum Music Festival. On such an auspicious occasion as a village-based music festival turning double digits, it’s...
Out of Range play Mullum Music Fest
Out of Range are this year’s winners of the Play Mullum Songwriting Competition. You can catch them at the Bowlo on Saturday afternoon as part of the Mullum Music Festival.
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A fond farewell to Mungo’s crosswords
This week we sadly publish the last of Mungo MacCallum’s puzzles. Before he died in 2020 Mungo compiled a large archive of crosswords for The Echo.
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Tugun tunnel work at Tweed Heads – road diversion
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from Sunday on the Pacific Motorway, Tweed Heads.
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Driver charged following Coffs Harbour fatal crash
A driver has been charged following a fatal crash in the Coffs Harbour area yesterday.
Byron Echo
Geologist warns groundwater resource is ‘shrinking’
A new book about Australian groundwater, soil and water has been published by geologist Philip John Brown.
