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Localisation fantasy
Boyd Kellner, Newrybar
The world’s richest person, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has increased his wealth from $130 billion to $186...
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Big donation and new poetry competition for BR4R
Local community group Ballina Region for Refugees is having a big month, with a major anonymous donation amongst other news.
Local hospitals performing above State average, quarterly report says
Hospitals in Northern NSW performed better than the state average despite recording a high number of emergency department (ED) attendances, according to the latest Bureau of Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly report.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: The End of an Era
As the Entertainment Editor I have interviewed some very interesting people. Like the multi-orgasmic man; a Dutch orgasm coach living in a yurt, and Tim (Pricasso) who paints with his penis. I have also interviewed musicians. Probably not quite as interesting as the aforementioned group, but whose stories and chats have formed a wonderful part of my week over the last two decades. I have had the privilege of talking to some of my heroes.
Interview with Daniel Champagne
Daniel Champagne, exudes a natural ease on stage as he sings poignant lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies that invariably stir the heart with grand romanticism. Daniel spoke to The Echo whilst travelling between Brisbane and Sydney – en route to a show in Auckland.
Will Multiple Occupancies rise again in Byron?
Could Multiple Occupancy housing developments be reintroduced in the Byron Shire as a way of addressing the growing housing crisis?
Cyclists please
Denise Nagorcka, Byron Bay
I am a driver, cyclist, pedestrian: so cyclists for your safety, could you please:
1. Make yourselves visible...
Stories about "Summerstage in Byron":
Police double standard on show at Eat Street
Eat Street Bangalow was a resounding success – so much so that if Lisa Hunt, who has been running SummerStage, had been organising it, the cops would have been down there handing out fines like confetti.
Interview with Lisa Hunt
Musician and all round powerhouse Lisa Hunt decided that it was an opportunity to innovate the way musicians present, and so she’s come up with a dynamic program for Byron Bay – Summerstage in Byron.
Byron Echo
Anatomy is destiny
Gareth W R Smith, Palestine Liberation Centre
Five members of Byron Friends of Palestine visited Justine Elliot to discuss whether the ALP would endorse public condemnation...
Byron Echo
Vaccinations
Vyvyan Stott, Mullumbumby
The government doctors have announced that vaccinations are compulsory for nurses .
Yet our constitution states parliament may make laws regarding health, but...
Local News
Tender to build rail trail from M’bah to Crabbes Creek awarded
The debate over the tender for the building of the rail trail between Murwillumbh and Crabbes Creek was ultimately held behind closed doors, Mayor...
