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Bioenergy facility
Council continued to downplay the noise from trucks associated with the proposed bioenergy plant in last week’s Echo.
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Teacher survey
The Echo’s survey of local teachers regarding vaccination was as illuminating as it was disappointing.
One respondent popped their...
Byron Bay Hempire
S Haslam
Inside the gut are about 100 trillion live microorganisms that vitally contribute to a strong immune system. These...
NSW ‘Crisis Cabinet’ failed in crisis
As the Northern Rivers goes back into lockdown once again as a result of people coming to the area from Sydney it has been revealed that the ‘Crisis Cabinet’ failed to meet during key crisis points.
Why are there so many vaccinated people in hospital?
It may be confronting to hear there are more vaccinated people than unvaccinated people in hospital – but it’s actually a good thing.
Lismore coming out of lockdown
At midnight tonight (Wednesday 22 September) lockdown will be lifted for the Lismore local government area (LGA).
Biggest corporate greenwashers revealed by Greenpeace
According to a new analysis by Greenpeace, most of Australia’s highest-emitting companies that have implemented net-zero emission commitments do not have any will to meet their target.
Stories about "railways":
At a gathering of trainspotters
On a cold wet Wednesday evening in March, a small band of committed train activists gathered at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. It was billed as a major event: a public meeting to launch a new company, Northern Rivers Rail Limited (NRRLtd), and to share its grand plans of bringing trains back to our tracks.
Cartoons
Cartoon of the week – 22 September, 2021
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Byron Echo
Byron Shire Councillors vote to raise CBD height
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The developers of 33 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, came to last week’s Council meeting asking for permission to breach the building height limit in Central Byron by 38 per cent.
Byron Echo
Biggest corporate greenwashers revealed by Greenpeace
According to a new analysis by Greenpeace, most of Australia’s highest-emitting companies that have implemented net-zero emission commitments do not have any will to meet their target.
Science Goes Viral
Why are there so many vaccinated people in hospital?
It may be confronting to hear there are more vaccinated people than unvaccinated people in hospital – but it’s actually a good thing.
