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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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Gabriella Cohen in Bruns
Gabriella Cohen, Australia’s folk darling, is coming to Brunswick Picture House to perform a one-off intimate solo show on Saturday. Known for her magnetic performances, off-hand charm and pop sensibilities, Gabriella plays music that is all-at-once laid-back, tongue-in-cheek, and peppered with the sweet sounds of ‘60s girl groups.
Getting ready for the 24/25 bush fire season
This year’s official NSW Bush Fire Danger Period closed on March 21. Essential Energy says its thoughts are now turned toward to the 2024-25 season, and it has begun surveying its powerlines in and around the North Coast region.
Press release vs Save Wallum views
The Echo editor (page 1, 10 April) might need to consider the role of a journalist – particularly that...
Cockroach climate
The cockroaches in the Byron Council offices are experiencing bright daylight at night. They are trying to determine whether...
A grim commemoration
US President Jo Biden, responding to a question, made the comment that the US is considering the dropping of...
Heavy music with a bang!
Heavy music is back at The Northern this week, with a bang! Regular Backroom legends Dead Crow and Mudwagon are joined by Dipodium and Northern Rivers locals Liminal and Puff – the plan is to raise the roof on Thursday at The Northern. This is definitely a night, and a mosh, not to miss. Entry is free!
Stories about "road closures":
Tugun Bypass Tunnel to close overnight for five nights
The Tugun Bypass Tunnel will be closed to all traffic from 8pm to 5am from Sunday 19 November to Thursday 23 November 2023 for essential maintenance work.
Roads affected by flooding
There are many roads affected by the flooding and landslides across the Northern Rivers with reminders to everyone that you should not drive through floodwater as conditions can change quickly.
Road closures Northern NSW
Due to the continuing flood conditions there have been significant road closures throughout Northern NSW.
Key transport routes closed
Grafton and Casino - Summerland Way is...
Temporary detour for Byron Bay Road this Sunday
Work to extend Hutley Drive and upgrade Byron Bay Road near Lennox Head will lead to the temporary closure of Byron Bay Road this Sunday, 29 March.
Urliup Road closed for repairs
Two sections of Urliup Road, Urliup, are being closed from today to allow Tweed Shire Council contractors to repair two landslips from the March 2017 floods.
Kohinur causeways reopen as bushfire burns in Upper Main Arm
BREAKING NEWS: Two causeways either side of Kohinur Hall in Main Arm, closed without notice by Byron Shire Council yesterday, have reopened with a five-ton limit allowing passenger vehicles to access them.
Major road closures remain around northern rivers
Updated Monday, 9am: Parts of the Bruxner Highways, Tweed Valley Way and Bangalow road remained closed on Sunday night, as the effects of flood waters start to move south. The Pacific Highway is closed to light vehicles only at New Italy.
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.
