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‘Hollywood’ drug squads over the top
I guess we have to thank Hollywood for the enduring myth that a black-clad squad of elite 'blokes', preferably with cool helicopters, from the capital are needed to crack down on really serious crime in hick parts of the country like Mullumbimby.
Other News
Historical Museum shows off its knickers
There is plenty to find out about our ancestors’ ‘intimate apparel’ while you visit the museum and its monthly market, which will be taking place on Saturday.
Amber alert for blue-green algae at Lake Ainsworth
An amber alert has been put in place for Lake Ainsworth near Lennox Head in relation to the presence of blue-green algae.
Wonderful Council
Raphael Lee Cass, Byron Bay
I went for a swim at Belongil Beach the other day and was shocked to...
Local fisherfolk caught in the parking fine net
FIsherfolk have been caught in the net of parking fines designed to stop travellers parking up for the night on the Tweed Coast Road and they are seeking help to access their beaches at night without fines.
Skennars Head
Joshua Scicluna, Skennars Head
I am a resident of Skennars Head, and I am absolutely appalled to see my favourite...
Gold Coast of Byron
Matt Hartley, Byron Bay
I think it’s all about canals, West Byron, and a pile of money. Since The Echo...
Stories about "VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship":
Top-ten finish for Ryan at world juniors
Nyxie Ryan has finished in eighth position at the 2019 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship held at Huntington Beach in California.
Local News
Local fisherfolk caught in the parking fine net
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FIsherfolk have been caught in the net of parking fines designed to stop travellers parking up for the night on the Tweed Coast Road and they are seeking help to access their beaches at night without fines.
National News
Family Court scrapped
Despite overwhelming opposition from Australia’s family law specialists and advocates, the federal Liberal-Nationals government and cross benchers scrapped the Family Law Court and subsumed it into the circuit courts last week.
Sport
Cavanbah centre gets a taste of 3×3 basketball
The Byron Beez basketball team in collaboration with the U League hosted a 3x3 tournament at the Cavanbah centre at the end of January that attracted 30 teams.
Local News
Northern Rivers policeman accused of youth assault acquitted
Magistrate Michael Dakin has ordered a common assault charge against a former Byron-based policeman be dropped after an altercation involving a naked youth in Byron Bay three years ago.