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Lismore City Council declares housing emergency, wants more units
A Lismore City Council housing survey had shown more than 60 per cent of residents were living by themselves or with one other person, Cr Ekins said, prompting ‘a real need for smaller housing or units’.
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Interview with Cyprien Clerc, Founder and managing Director of Futureseeds
Founder and Managing Director at FutureSeeds, Cyprien Clerc, talks to The Echo about this upcoming event.
Assange’s father to beg Biden for son’s freedom
John Shipton, father of detained WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, says he’ll return to the United States to ask President Joe Biden to drop legal action against his son.
Dam doesn’t give a damn about koalas
The proposed Dunoon Dam is still a possibility, though it has been voted against twice by the members of Rous County Council. Now information has emerged which presents another reason to shut down the threat of the dam once and for all.
How much do you know about koalas?
How well do you know your koala facts? Test your knowledge at the June 2 Koala Hard Quiz in Mullumbimby.
Plans to increase building heights in Byron CBD may be shelved
Byron Council’s controversial plan to increase building height limits on a block in the centre of Byron Bay looks set to be abandoned at this week’s planning meeting.
Greater Sydney under COVID related restrictions
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has just announced that greater Sydney area will go into lockdown until next Monday.
Stories about "Weekend Roundup":
Weekend Roundup May 22
There is a huge line-up of awesome acts hitting the area this weekend and one of the great gigs will b e Bullhorn at the Brewery on Saturday.
Weekend Roundup May 8
We love and adore Dustin Thomas, because he's, well, lovable and adorable! Dustin is just oe of the great acts lined up for this weekend in the north…
Weekend Roundup May 1
The northern rivers is known for birthing talent that spreads onto the national and world stage and Byron Bay hardcore/metal band In Hearts Wake are on that track. They are just the tip of the iceberg for this weekend's fun.
Weekend Roundup April 24
Kathryn Jones is kicking some sass up on Saturday with a potpourri of musical stiles including rockabilly, jump blues, western swing, slack key, coastal country and folk in another weekend of great entertainment.
Weekend Roundup April 17
Howie Howie Howie collects songs like some people collect antiques, the weirder the better - this three-man line-up will tickle your fancy and are just one of the great local line-ups for this weekend.
Weekend Roundup April 10
There's is nothing like a bit of circus to get the excitement ball rolling and this weekend roundup features a great showcase for all the family.
Weekend Roundup April 3
J Boog is a man of many influences. The singer of Samoan descent was born in Long Beach and raised in Compton, California. J Boog is just one of many awesome gigs this weekend.
Weekend entertainment roundup March 28-30
Explore Cyndi Boste’s personal journey during the past seven years In The House as just one of this weekend's awesome gigs
Weekend entertainment roundup March 20
The Transparentsea Voyage takes the viewer on a sensory journey of the making of 23 songs in 23 days – this is just the tip of the iceberg of this weekend's awesome gig line-up.
Weekend entertainment roundup March 13
This weekend promises to be another tasting plate of treats for your musical buds – Saturday night's special snack Strange Tenants just what three decades together can do for a bunch of blokes.
Local News
How much do you know about koalas?
How well do you know your koala facts? Test your knowledge at the June 2 Koala Hard Quiz in Mullumbimby.
Local News
Tweed residents facing rate rise in 2021/2022 financial year
Paul Bibby - 1
Tweed residents are invited to provide feedback on their council's budget, revenue policy and fees and charges, as Tweed Council prepares to finalise its delivery program and operational plan for the next financial year.
Letters
Exotic and hybrid
Dailan Pugh, Byron Bay
I was shocked to see the abundant exotic and hybrid plantings at Byron’s new bus interchange.
As Byron Council used to have...
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Locals call for automatic revocation of speeding fines on Hinterland Way in first half of April
Aslan Shand - 3
When local man Nathan Hicks saw posts on Facebook about locals who had received fines they believed were incorrect he decided to look into challenging his own fine.
