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Byron carjacker and stolen vehicle still not found
Police say that a man carjacked a 17-year-old in Byron Bay just before midnight on Friday.
Other News
Rape, the law, and naming the man responsible
David Heilpern tackles key questions relating to the allegation of rape by a cabinet minister.
Ballina Dragon Boaters win world championships
Shelley Cornish from Tintenbar has won two gold medals in the world indoor rowing championships as well as a world record time, while husband Paul Hurley chimed in with a silver medal.
Be proud of Ballina, help clean up our beaches
This Sunday, 7 March, Ballina Coastcare is inviting everyone who cares about Ballina's environment to Step Up To Clean Up, and join a special event for Clean Up Australia Day.
Heritage Bruns?
David Kolb, Brunswick Head
When Mathew O’Reilly spoke to Council regarding heritage listing for parts of Brunswick Heads he was quoted...
Fossil investments
Brian Mollet, Mullumbimby
It is with considerable incredulity that I read in last week’s Echo that Byron Shire has a lazy...
Bangalow blackspot puts school children at risk
Will action ever be taken to protect school kids getting on and off the bus on Lismore Road, Bangalow as trucks fly by at 80km/h?
Stories about "shellfish":
Join the BioBlitz and discover aquatic mysteries
On the 12th of May take a few minutes and help track down the elusive mysterious highly prized wild shellfish reefs and beds somewhere near you.
North coast middens tell amazing story of our coastal heritage
Every day, I look at the frame we picked up at the neighbours’ garage sale. They knew little about it except that years ago, a relative collected seashells and made this assemblage.
Local News
Man arrested after shots fired in Dunoon
A police report says a 63-year-old man man has been arrested following multiple public place shots fired overnight.
Letters
Police operation Billinudgel Nature Reserve
Gary Opit, Brunswick Heads
On 22 February residents on Jones Road noticed a major police operation with officers from eight police cars and associated dogs entering...
Letters
Thanks David Gile – but on Musk
Robin Harrison, Binna Burra
I want to thank David Gilet for his appreciation of the thoughts I’ve shared here. It’s very welcome as I’ve been equally...
Byron Echo
Parking permits
Liz Levy, Suffolk Park
Why has Byron Shire Council decided to impose a layer of digital tyranny for residents wishing to renew their locals parking permit?
Attempting...