Held each year, Stone Brew Day pays homage to a brewing tradition that dates back to 2008, when Stone & Wood’s founder, Brad Rogers, brought volcanic stones home from Fiji and began what has now become a winter ritual.
Police urge motorists to drive safely after three people died and a man remains missing in floodwaters as severe weather continues to impact the Mid North Coast.
A large industrial estate would be built on land opposite the Cavanbah Centre in Byron Bay under a planning proposal coming before Byron Shire Council on Thursday.
In an inspiring step towards a greener and more resilient future, the Living School in Lismore has been awarded a significant grant by the AIS (Australian Independent Schools) program to install an impressive solar and battery energy system.
The vital role that volunteer organisations like Marine Rescue NSW – Point Danger play locally and their increasing importance in the face of climate change disasters was highlighted yesterday as Tweed Shire Mayor presented them with a $17,000 cheque.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has highlighted the need for action on protecting wetlands in the Northern Rivers as multiple fish kills have occurred following the cyclone.
While significant beach erosion along Byron Shire’s coastline from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowly making a recovery, The Echo asked Council staff if they expect the state/federal government to provide funds to help with any remediation.
As I anticipate my first encounter with a tropical cyclone, I find it hard to sit still and thoughts swirl through my mind like the winds in the storm.
The Commonwealth and NSW government have jointly funded emergency financial assistance following Tropical Cyclone Alfred of $180 for individuals or up to $900 per family.
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation has launched the Northern Rivers Rapid Relief Fund to help support on the ground, grass roots organisations following Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Ongoing Genocide: Children’s silence as a manifesto
By Alan Clements
Over half a million children in Gaza now wish for death. More than 25,000 have already...
How we recognise the past, live the present, and move into the future determines our opportunities and failures and this year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, ‘Bridging Now to Next’ reflects those opportunities for all Australians.
It was humbling to attend Rafiki Royale in Lennox Head last weekend and listen to the words of Rafiki Mwema founder, Sarah Rosborg, who spoke with such passion and tears about the incredible work they do in Kenya to support girls and boys who had been raped.
