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How can we keep paying for incompetence

The only way forward is going backwards. That’s how I explain the current situation of Byron Shire Council. The...

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Rally against changes to RDT laws at Queensland Parliament House

The Legalise Cannabis Queensland Party (LCQ) and its members are up in arms about the proposed changes to Roadside Drug Testing (RDT) that are destined to pass into law by a majority LNP government.

Trains on tracks

Give the Northern Rivers a fair go on rail I was surprised to see The Echo promoting the Rail Trail...

They’ve got their trousers on

They’re almost here – Baggy Trousers bring ‘Madness’ to Ballina next week! London-born and hailed as the Southern Hemisphere’s premier Madness tribute show, Baggy Trousers brings to life the legendary UK band’s iconic hits in The Sound of Madness and bring the energy, humour and soundtrack of the UK’s golden era to Ballina RSL.

Big Council rates rise coming – SRV for ratepayers

The proposed 35.03 per cent rates increase over three years to Byron Shire ratepayers is extremely concerning. I fully understand...

Mullum water investigation comes with $322,000-plus price tag

Byron Council faces a bill of at least $322,000 to complete the next stage of its long-running investigation into Mullumbimby’s future water supply, as it simultaneously prepares the ground for a possible 35 per cent increase in general rates.

Katie Milne responds to Tweed’s draft housing and employment strategy

The former mayor of Tweed Shire Council, Kate Milne, has shared her submission to Tweed's Draft Growth Management Housing & Employment Strategy.

Stories about "SEP":

A community member’s view

I attended the Byron Shire Council planning meeting last Thursday and listened to Chris Hanley OAM – well-known Byron citizen of the year, Byron Writers Festival curator, and local realtor – speak about the Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) for Byron.

Battle over Byron Special Entertainment Precinct

Byron Council’s current approach to implementing a Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) policy in the Byron CBD is set to create a ‘world class battle’...

Cr Hauge calls for Byron SEP report

The ongoing debate over the introduction of a Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) in the Byron CBD is set to continue at this week’s Council meeting, with one councillor formally calling for an urgent investigation report into the impact of such a move.

Editorial – Worth taking seriously

A hundred thousand people turned up on a bridge in Sydney to let their government know they wanted a better result, but local government planning matters are often only complained about when they’re built.

What will a Special Entertainment Precinct mean for Byron Bay?

The Byron Bay community has come out in force to seek clarity over the proposed Byron Bay Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP).

Byron rises to the challenge of its future

The Byron Bay community came out in force last Tuesday evening over concerns that the proposed Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) for Byron will entrench negative outcomes for the town with extended operating hours and liquor licensing for venues.

Byron’s Special Entertainment Precinct trial up to the community, says minister

Byron Bay will only be approved for a Special Entertainment Precinct if the community, represented by the Byron Shire Council, wants one, NSW Minister John Graham said last week.

Greens urged to back pathway to end native forest logging

Some of NSW’s most respected and long-standing forest campaigners and scientists have today urged the Greens not to support the Nationals' attempt to disallow the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) method.

Ballina Council makes decision on Ross Lane

With the absence of all four of its progressive councillors for various reasons, Ballina Council pushed ahead with its agenda at yesterday's monthly meeting, including a decision which is likely to close Ross Lane for months while the road is upgraded.

Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

Imagine Northern Rivers says Mullumbimby is the only community across the region to rank new models of governance and decision-making as the number one element of its preferred future, and last week locals gathered to work out how to make it real.

Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a local missing man.