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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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Cocaine bust in Byron Shire, 7 men arrested
Police say two separate investigations into the ongoing supply of cocaine in the Byron Bay area have led to charges against seven men.
Power outage in Byron Shire
Power supply company Essential Energy says that approximately 1,780 homes and businesses were without supply this morning.
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...
Interview with Nick Sergi, producer of the Byron Music Festival
Nick Sergi, producer of the Byron Music Festival talks to The Echo.
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.
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.
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NSW Aboriginal Land Council sits 400th Meeting
It is an historic week for the NSW Land Rights network, with the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) sitting its 400th meeting.
Changing date ‘the key to national reconciliation’
Changing the date of Australia’s national celebration from 26 January is the key to resetting the national reconciliation process, the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) said today.
Bundjalung land-rights fighter remembered
Fighter for Aboriginal Land Rights and justice, Bundjalung man Sol Bellear, moved to Sydney as a teenager after the 1967 Referendum and was brought back to country to be buried on December 14.
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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.
