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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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Heart and Song Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra with soprano, Gaynor Morgan
Join us for an enchanting afternoon as Byron Music Society proudly presents ‘Heart and Song.’ Prepare to be immersed in a program meticulously crafted by the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra, showcasing a world premiere composition. Well-known soprano, Gaynor Morgan, will be premiering a setting of poems by Seamus Heaney and Robert Graves, skilfully arranged for soprano, harp, cello and string orchestra by prominent Northern Rivers musician Nicholas Routley.
Wallum ponds
There are currently two proposed developments in the Byron Shire that will endanger, if not locally exterminate, frog species.
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More Byron CBD height exceedance approved
Two multi-storey mixed-use developments with a combined value of $36.2 million have been approved for the centre of Byron Bay, despite both exceeding height limits for that part of the Shire.
Ancient brewing tradition honoured
An annual event and brewing ritual to honour ancient brewing traditions was held at Stone & Wood’s Byron brewery last week.
Geologist warns groundwater resource is ‘shrinking’
A new book about Australian groundwater, soil and water has been published by geologist Philip John Brown.
Buzz Byron Bay, brewing unforgettable moments with a tuk-tuk twist
In the charming coastal haven of Byron Bay, where laid-back vibes meet bespoke experiences, there’s a new buzz in...
Stories about "Summerland Way":
One dead, five injured after two weekend bike crashes
Police have said a man believed to be in his fifties died, and four other men were injured in a crash south of Kyogle on Sunday.
Motorcyclist dead and one injured after crash on Summerland Way
Update: Tuesday, May 8 Police have arrested a man who drove through roadblocks on the Summerland Way on Monday after an accident there that killed a motorcyclist and injured another.
Woman dies in car accident on Summerland Way
A woman has died after the car she was driving crashed into a guardrail on the Summerland Way near Whiporie, north of Grafton on Monday afternoon.
Four hospitalised after crash on Summerland Way
Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash about 50km north-west of Kyogle on Saturday in which two teenage passengers were seriously injured and airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital.
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.
