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Follow the school buses
In Byron Shire and beyond, we have a regular, convenient and reliable public transport system moving thousands of commuters...
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Amazing Grace
Oh, dearest Hannah! (Letters, Hannah Grace, Echo 9 Nov). I am so glad that my very, very good friend...
Ballina council to kick-start waste reduction policies and projects
The Ballina Shire Council has voted unanimously to adopt a newly drafted policy aimed at waste reduction.
Barrio now open every Sunday
If you’re already dreaming about the weekend, how does spending a long lunch at Barrio Eatery & Bar sound?
Owing...
Warning: Northern Rivers Rail Trail not ready yet
Love or hate it, the Northern Rivers Rail Trail is under construction and the community is being urged to wait until it is safe for public use.
Lismore hears of Grantham relocation
Jamie Simmonds, the man who directed the relocation of the town of Grantham in Qld, shared his story with Lismore residents last week.
Woman charged following house fire – Murwillumbah
A woman will face court today charged following a house fire in Murwillumbah.
Stories about "Splendour in the Grass 2018":
Bringing (solar) power to the people
Support for local community-owned renewable energy projects received a boost after Splendour in the Grass donated nearly $10,000 from its carbon offset ticket opt-in scheme to COREM.
Splendour’s $35k cash splash
Six local community groups and organisations will share $35,000 in grants from Splendour in the Grass. As part of their yearly community grants program, festival organisers donate $1 from every event ticket sold.
Drugs, assault and alleged sex offence at Splendour: police
Police report 148 drug charges at Splendour in the Grass Festival at North Byron Parklands over the weekend. Investigations continuing into the alleged sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman about 11pm on Sunday.
Splendour in the queue
Splendour in the Grass 2018 welcomed music, crowds, and queues. Lots and lots of queues. I think half of the time we don’t even understand what we’re queuing for - us Splendour-goers just really adore queueing.
Byron Echo
NSW Forestry challenged over failed forestry practices in precedent-setting case
Aslan Shand - 1
What makes bushfires worse, causes native species collapse and creates forest dieback?
Science Goes Viral
Urine sample test: new way to detect and screen for early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, an early diagnosis – one made well before signs of irreversible dementia are apparent – is key to providing effective intervention and treatment.
Byron Echo
Gulihl Art exhibition – bringing First Nations artists and their connection to Country to you
Byron’s ‘pop-up’ Firefly Art Gallery is presenting the work of local First Nations artists in the upcoming Gulihl Art exhibition in Marvell Hall.
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A gentle day for refugee and asylum seeker families
Promoting community awareness, assistance and support, for asylum seekers and refugees, the Pottsville Refugee Support Group recently hosted refugee and asylum seeker families from Logan at a fun day at the beach.
