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Trump and the chooks
My three chooks are ageing and their eggs are getting fewer, so I bought a pair of new-season pullets to...
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Vale Philip Shine
Born in Sydney in 1952 to Ronald and Judith, Philip Shine was an Air Force brat.
Byron’s new councillor lineup – who are they?
Greens Cr Sarah Ndiaye is Byron Shire’s new mayor, with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) confirming the final mayoral...
Mex-inspired food under the palms, just off the beach at Brunswick Heads
If this year’s wet weather has stopped you from making it across the Bruns footbridge and over to the...
Hazardous Area Rescue Ambulances roll into service
NSW Ambulance will roll out eight specially designed vehicles known as Hazardous Area Rescue Ambulances (HARA), the first of their kind in the world, optimising response capabilities during natural disasters and in difficult terrain.
Survey reveals growing social media concerns ahead of summit
The Minns government has released the findings of a major statewide survey, revealing widespread community concerns about the impact of social media on children, young people, and broader society.
Max Chandler-Mather
Have the federal Greens of late completely lost the plot? Has the election of certain new members to the...
Stories about "text message":
SMS service tackles mozzies
Byron Shire Council has joined with Northern Rivers councils and the North Coast Public Health Unit to launch the Tackling Mosquitoes Together campaign and free text message program.
National News
Hazardous Area Rescue Ambulances roll into service
NSW Ambulance will roll out eight specially designed vehicles known as Hazardous Area Rescue Ambulances (HARA), the first of their kind in the world, optimising response capabilities during natural disasters and in difficult terrain.
National News
New domestic violence data released
The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has released new domestic violence data which significantly improves the understanding of Apprehended Violence Orders.
Byron Echo
Kirrawak Forest
Forestry Corp are at it again logging koala habitats – oh but wait! Down Port Macquarie way forestry are giving away free koala food...
Byron Echo
Support 4 Palestine
I am moved to write this letter partly in response to Danny Wakil (Echo 2 Oct) but more because of what I’m witnessing daily...