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2022 flood data
The fact that the ‘2022 flood data will not be incorporated’ is appalling, incompetent!
As a professional engineer (PE) who...
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Lane closure at Canal Bridge and Allens Parade; roundabout construction to start
Tomorrow night will see one lane closed on Tamarind Drive in Ballina while Lennox Head will see the beginning of roundabout construction at Ballina Street and Allens Parade, Lennox Head start on Monday, May 13.
2022 flood data
The fact that the ‘2022 flood data will not be incorporated’ is appalling, incompetent!
As a professional engineer (PE) who...
Rainbow Dragons turn it on at Kalang regatta
The Rainbow Dragons (Lennox Head-Ballina) successfully competed in the Kalang Dragon Boat Regatta at Urunga earlier this month.
The first...
Upcoming Council election, Mullum hospital site and Wallum
The Corruption Perceptions Index defines corruption as an ‘abuse of entrusted power for private gain’. These gains are not always monetary. They are primarily status, an essential component in the social interactions of our community.
Marlivale Farm
Victoria Cosford
Mac’s face lights up as he describes the rice fields near Nimbin, home to the family-owned Marlivale Farm....
Politics
Further to T Sharples’ letter (Echo, May 1) Justine Elliot has never been a good representative for her electorate...
Stories about "Simon Draper":
Mal Lanyon brought back to lead the NSW Reconstruction Authority again
After seven months current CEO of the NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA), Simon Draper, will step aside and NSW Police Force Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon will once again step into the role
2022 flood disaster recovery a disaster – community calling for reset
It is time for the NSW government to listen to the northern rivers community about what they need to achieve their recovery from the...
NRRC Appeals Panel independent say NRRC
Questions have been raised about the independence of the appeals process for those properties and houses that do not receive assistance from the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation’s Resilient Homes Program.
Byron Echo
National Service
I have to say that having been conscripted into the army in 1970 I couldn’t disagree more with Peter Walters and those that advocate...
Byron Echo
Death wish
Money that should be spent on decarbonisation is being spent on catastrophe repairs. We are putting out the fire with gasoline.
Sapoty Brook, Main Arm
Local News
Byron Shire tops NSW for homelessness
The latest data from the NSW government’s 2024 Street Count has revealed a stark and troubling reality for Byron Bay, which now accounts for the largest number of rough sleepers in NSW. Byron Community Centre says this highlights the urgent need for support for local homeless services like Fletcher Street Cottage.
Local News
Justine Elliot talks up federal budget
Richmond MP Justine Elliot says the Albanese Labor Government’s 2024 budget provides cost of living relief for people on the North Coast and invests in a future made in Australia.
