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Police raid ‘unauthorised events’ in national parks
Police say that eleven people have been charged following unauthorised gatherings held at national parks on the weekend.
Other News
Editorial: Clear as a muddled government
Good news! Local police will not be actively enforcing the government’s Public Health (COVID-19 General) Order 2021 when it comes to business activity – see NSW govt’s Health Order lacks clarity.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Mind Your Language
The other day someone called me a sheeple. I was offended. Not personally, but on behalf of sheep. It’s a term meant to denigrate my agency by suggesting I have herd stupidity. Sheep are incredible, and surprising beings. Before you start denigrating sheep, you should know they are emotionally complex animals who can self-medicate!
Wildlife Hospital sets sights on Wollongbar location
A proposal for a wildlife hospital on a 2.39 hectare parcel of Crown land in Lindendale Road at Wollongbar, is before Ballina Council and on public exhibition. Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital chair, Ninian Gemmell, welcomed consent for the use of Crown land for the proposed hospital.
Byron cycling
Somewhere there is a book of rules for cycling in Byron, but I haven’t had any luck getting hold...
Covid Cassandra peers into the future
As the COVID lockdowns draw to a close, there are still people who profess themselves unwilling to vaccinate under any circumstances, and who object to bearing any consequences that may arise.
Oops!
Corruption, neither noble, nor unavoidable, nor the fault of the ICAC – the NSW premier messed up!
Our premier has...
Stories about "Tim Blackburn":
Father and son team up for Burns Point
Burns Point a crime drama written by Chris Blackburn and directed by Tim Blackburn. The film is starting production this week, the film is Tim Blackburn’s feature film directorial debut.
Byron Echo
Perrottet & Opus Dei
Bugga! Just when we don’t need to expect the Spanish Inquisition, out pops its wolf-in-sheep’s clothing remake: Opus Dei. New Premier, Dominic Perrottet is...
Letters
Bio-energy vs biodiversity
I thank The Echo for so clearly informing the readers of the ongoing concerns of Byron Bird Buddies and Byron community members when addressing...
Byron Echo
Raucous AUKUS
Over the last 20 years or more, Australia has benefited greatly from its economic relationship with China. You may have noticed that most of...
Byron Echo
Let’s get real
AFL Aussie Rules Grand Final in Western Australia... Rugby League Grand Final in Queensland...
Melbourne Cup in Tasmania?
Margaret Keating, Ocean Shores
