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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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Buzz Byron Bay, brewing unforgettable moments with a tuk-tuk twist
In the charming coastal haven of Byron Bay, where laid-back vibes meet bespoke experiences, there’s a new buzz in...
A grim commemoration
US President Jo Biden, responding to a question, made the comment that the US is considering the dropping of...
Cape Byron Distillery release world-first macadamia cask whisky
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The parents of Cape Byron Distillery CEO Eddie Brook established the original macadamia farm that you can see...
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...
Byron’s Sydney-centric policies
Very interesting comments slipped out of the mouth of Premier Chris Minns during the recent Sydney/regional floods: ‘There shall...
Some spending cannot be questioned
The euphemisms were flying when Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles announced last week that an extra $50 billion would be spent on our military over the next decade, and that $72.8 billion of already announced spending would be redirected.
Stories about "NRL":
Mullum Giants go back to the future for 2020
The Mullumbimby Giants are positioning themselves for a successful 2020 in the NRRRL after announcing new coaches and players for the upcoming season.
NRL moves on dangerous tackles
The NRL has directed the Match Review Committee to take a hard line against players lifting opponents into a 'dangerous position' where they could injure their head or neck.
NRL enforces concussion rules
The NRL has released information relating its new concussion rules during the first five rounds of the Telstra Premiership.
Prescription drugs on NRL hit list
The NRL announced yesterday that it has reached agreement with the Rugby League Players Association to test players for two classes of prescription drugs.
Big weekend in the NRL
Melbourne captain Cameron Smith will become the most capped Storm player in history while team-mate Billy Slater will play his 250th NRL match in Saturday night’s Telstra Premiership clash against Penrith at AAMI Park.
NRL reaffirms stance on racism
The NRL has this morning reaffirmed its stance against racism following a comment that was posted on Brisbane player Ben Barba’s Instagram account by a player in a CRL competition.
Milestone round For NRL
Gold Coast forward Luke Douglas will break the record for most consecutive games played in the NRL in a round of milestone matches to launch the 2014 Telstra Premiership.
NRL players hit the books in record numbers
A record number of elite rugby league players will juggle study books and football boots this week as they return to or begin university ahead of the 2014 NRL season.
The NRL launches 2014 season
NRL Chief Executive, Mr Dave Smith, last night paid tribute to the game’s members and fans as the NRL launched a 2014 Telstra Premiership season.
NRL makes a record investment in rugby league
The NRL will invest more than $200 million in the development of rugby league over four years after securing the broadcast rights deal plus delivering increases in sponsorship, major game revenue and merchandise sales.
Byron Echo
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.
Local News
Tugun tunnel work at Tweed Heads – road diversion
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from Sunday on the Pacific Motorway, Tweed Heads.
Local News
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.
