Copyright © 2024, The Echo
Latest News
Brunswick 30 has been delivered to Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour
Following successful sea trials at Yamba the Brunswick 30 was delivered to Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour on Wednesday, May 15.
Other News
Lennox Head tree planting day success
This year celebrated the 19th year of the annual Lennox Head tree planting day along the iconic Lennox Headland that took place on May 10.
Appeal to locate woman missing from Rosebank
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from Rosebank.
Traffic control in Byron’s Main Beach carpark
Minor traffic disruption with traffic control in place is expected in Byron Bay’s Main Beach car park this week.
Byron Shire tops NSW for homelessness
The latest data from the NSW government’s 2024 Street Count has revealed a stark and troubling reality for Byron Shire, which now accounts for the largest number of rough sleepers in NSW. This highlights the urgent need for support for local homeless services like the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre, Fletcher Street Cottage and other homeless services like Liberation Larder.
Northern rivers surfers help Australia win the World Junior Surfing Championships
Fingal Head surfer Dane Henry has won an individual gold to help Australia claim its eighth World Junior Surfing...
Red Devils on fire at top of local rugby league
The Byron Bay Red Devils have made it four out of four across three grades for the 2024 NRRRL...
Stories about "vote yes":
Sing for the voice
This ’sing’ is a free event for everyone to support the Voice to Parliament in song. Janet Swain from Song Dynasty Music will teach everyone a song to inspire hearts and minds. We can sing it loud and proud throughout the YES23 campaign.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Yes
I cannot comprehend waking up in a country that has said ‘No’ to the Voice. A country of over 96 per cent non-Indigenous people...
Byron Echo
Editorial – Just another unjust moment in history
Justice has been served and it’s a shit sandwich: whistleblower David McBride is now the first person to be sentenced to jail in Australia for reporting war crimes.
Local News
What do young people want and what do they think needs to change?
The ‘Your Voice, Our Future’ survey has been launched and is asking young people to put forward their views on what is important to them.
Local News
Conciliation meeting over Broadwater floodplain development terminated
Aslan Shand - 0
Richmond Valley Council refused a development application for a 60-lot residential development on flood-prone land on Rileys Hill Road, Broadwater, close to the Richmond River in October 2023.
Local News
Pickleball takes Alstonville by storm as new courts open
Alstonville now boasts tournament-standard pickleball courts that opened to an enthusiastic crowd and players last Saturday despite the rain.
