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Michael Lyon elected as Byron Mayor
Owing to the resignation of former Mayor at the end of April, a vote was held today to replace Simon Richardson, until the next election
Other News
‘Seven and a bit’ stone
Stone & Wood are thrilled to announce the return of Festival of the Stone to their Byron-based Brewery, Saturday...
Echo turns 35 and You are invited!
This year The Echo turns 35, and to celebrate this momentous anniversary they are putting on The Echo Community Awards – and everyone is invited!
Editorial: The vulnerable at risk
Most of us would hope that the taxes we pay go towards key areas such as health, education and to supporting the most vulnerable in our community.
Locavores out and about
The sun is out, the sky is blue, it’s beautiful, and so is the barbeque… or picnic, at this...
Father and son win first sailing race
Sixteen boats competed in the Tweed Valley Sailing Club’s race day earlier this month in a 10-12 knot breeze that suited newcomers to the sport well.
Police chase ends in head-on car and truck crash
Police have declared a critical incident investigation after a car chase in Ballina ended in a crash Friday night.
Stories about "NPA":
Secret Crown land sell-off plan under fire
A parliamentary report has found that government plans to sell off Crown lands are strongly opposed by communities, including those on the northern rivers.
Prime koala habitat could be wiped under new laws
Koala habitat around the state could be decimated under proposed changes to tree clearing controls in NSW, a new report has found. and it's feared they will push koalas 'to the brink' in the state.
Byron Echo
Locals question placing homes in areas of inundation risk
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It is where the community fought off Club Med and it is once again in the spotlight as the current owners, Elements, are seeking to have the zoning of the environmentally sensitive area in Bayshore Drive changed from tourism to residential
Local News
Go straight to the source on the Future Water Project
Rous County Council has announced a series of information days to be held this month where the community can ‘drop in’ and find out more about the revised draft Future Water Project 2060.
Local News
Free mental health workshop for Byron businesses
Business owners in Byron Shire are invited to attend a free 'Healthy Mindset' workshop aimed at providing them with resources and tools to improve mental health and wellbeing, as well as the opportunity to connect with other business owners.
Letters
Trainspotters
Jillian Spring, Billinudgel
In the article – At a gathering of trainspotters, 21/4/21 by David Lisle, re Tweed Council Rail Trail, it is noted in...
