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Appeal to locate man missing from Mullumbimby
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Mullumbimby.
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Beware the Trojan Pig
The article in last’s week’s Echo (‘Piggery plans on exhibition’), could not have been more lacking in balance had...
North coast fire fighter honoured
It was a hot, smoky morning when Senior Deputy RFS Captain John Holmes and his comrades arrived at the Bean Creek fire, near Bonalbo.
New Tweed Valley Hospital opens today
The controversial new Tweed Valley Hospital opened to patients at 8am this morning.
Appeal to locate man missing from Mullumbimby
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Mullumbimby.
Justine Elliot talks up federal budget
Richmond MP Justine Elliot says the Albanese Labor Government’s 2024 budget provides cost of living relief for people on the North Coast and invests in a future made in Australia.
Save Wallum protectors escape fines, convictions
Seven Save Wallum protectors charged with locking on and obstructing civil works at the contentious urban development at Brunswick Heads had their cases dismissed in the Byron Local Court on Monday, with no fines and no convictions recorded.
Stories about "Pegasus":
Massive Pegasus statue unveiled in Byron hinterland
As you drive up the winding forested road leading to Minyon Falls, your eyes fall upon a tremendous six-meter tall sculpture depicting the legendary Pegasus from ancient Greek mythology, shining in glorious stainless steel.
Local News
Brunswick 30 has been delivered to Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour
Following successful sea trials at Yamba the Brunswick 30 was delivered to Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour on Wednesday, May 15.
Byron Echo
Editorial – Just another unjust moment in history
Justice has been served and it’s a shit sandwich: whistleblower David McBride is now the first person to be sentenced to jail in Australia for reporting war crimes.
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What do young people want and what do they think needs to change?
The ‘Your Voice, Our Future’ survey has been launched and is asking young people to put forward their views on what is important to them.
Local News
Conciliation meeting over Broadwater floodplain development terminated
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Richmond Valley Council refused a development application for a 60-lot residential development on flood-prone land on Rileys Hill Road, Broadwater, close to the Richmond River in October 2023.
