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Quarry comes up against the farmers of Bentley
You would need to be a pretty tough customer to come up against the Bentley farmers, yet, that is exactly what Rob and Sarah McKenzie, the operators of the Bentley Quarry, what they say is a local, family-operated business, are doing.
Other News
Filming of Byron Baes begins with no indigenous consultation
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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David Gilet, Byron Bay
You would have to say that the Byron district has more than its fair share of wankers,...
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
Flickerfest tour returns to the Northern Rivers
Celebrating 30 years in 2021 Flickerfest is bringing its National Tour to The Regent Cinema Murwillumbah for one big film packed this weekend
Travelling at the speed of lies
When Tim Berners-Lee and others created the architectural foundations of the world wide web, they did so with the vision of openness, idea sharing, and trust. Human nature has a way of making things more complicated, of course.
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.
Stories about "rabbits":
Bunnies Beware! Tweed Council to cull feral rabbit population with release of calicivirus
The Tweed Shire's feral rabbit population is facing a bleak future with the council set to release the rabbit-eradicating calicivirus next month.
National News
All fired up: former magistrate fumes at news of the world
How does one react to news of environmental vandalism, rampant domestic violence and mutilation of women without anger or distress?
Local News
Business calls for Tweed train tracks to be kept ignored
More than 800 people had signed a petition calling for a new rail trail to be built next to, rather than in place of, the existing disused railway line running through the shire.
Byron Echo
Resilient communities training on offer
‘Resilience’ has become a buzzword in Australia over the past few years, as communities across the country struggle to cope with fire, floods, and a pandemic.
Local News
Independent councillor fact-checks housing supply in the Byron Shire
Independent Byron Shire Councillor Cate Coorey won approval from fellow councillors last week for a new reporting regime she says will offer clarification on dwellings approved in the shire.
