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A treasured community asset
The Bowlo, a treasured community asset in Bangalow very popular with young families, is now destined to be part...
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NSW Forestry challenged over failed forestry practices in precedent setting case
What makes bushfires worse, causes native species collapse and creates forest dieback? NSW Forestry is being challenged over its logging of Cherry Tree State Forest in the NSW Land and Environment Court.
Piccadilly Circus comes to Mullum
When it comes to the art of complaining, I’m among the best. Ask my friends, my partner, my mum-in-law – the cat…
Former priest to face court over alleged historical child sexual assault – Richmond PD
A former priest will face court today charged over alleged historical child sexual assault offences in Mallanganee.
In November 2021,...
Byron Council to ‘draw a line’ under Broken Head development
Byron Shire Council Mayor, Michael Lyon, will attempt to have a large part of the Linnaeus Estate given a new Environmental Living zoning in a bid to prevent further applications for development there.
Guitar Journeys & Symbiosis
Two of the Gold Coast’s iconic artists, Felicity Lawless and Black Rabbit George (aka Tijuana Cartel frontman Paul George)...
No time to waste
Germany has just worked out that they want to legalise recreational use of cannabis by allowing 30g possession and...
Stories about "TRAC":
GSAC and TRAC pools reopen for swimming
One might argue that swimming is the most Australian sport and losing access to pools during the pandemic has been a blow to competitors, exercisers and social swimmers alike. The good news is that three swimming centres on the Far North Coast are ready for patrons to come and enjoy some watery fun.
Byron Echo
Curious statements on Assange
The couple of letters under the headline of ‘In Defence of Julian Assange’ contained some curious statements in an attempt to justify the unjustifiable.
Marc...
Byron Echo
Emergency radio tower
An emergency radio tower is proposed for Teales Lookout, Koonyum Range.
It is proposed by the telco authority via Catalyst One Pty Ltd, via Amalgamotion...
Byron Echo
Ballina water supply
A recent Echo article regarding Rous County Council’s plans to access Alstonville ground water through bores for its Future Water Project 2060 via an...
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For the record
Since early January 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic started, when the world population started to be informed of the new health danger facing everybody,...
