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Michael Lyon elected as Byron Mayor
Owing to the resignation of former Mayor at the end of April, a vote was held today to replace Simon Richardson, until the next election
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Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning May 12
Check out what's on going the Byron Shire and surrounding area this week
Cringe worthy PM
Keith Duncan, Pimlico
After cringing at the spectacle of Scott Morrison blatantly lying to President Biden during that virtual climate...
‘Endless land releases’ not the solution for Byron’s housing crisis, says Labor mayor hopeful
Northern Rivers-based trade unionist and MBA student Asren Pugh has announced his candidature for Byron Shire Mayor in September’s local government elections on behalf of Country Labor.
Trainspotters
Jillian Spring, Billinudgel
In the article – At a gathering of trainspotters, 21/4/21 by David Lisle, re Tweed Council Rail...
Any questions?
‘This is a great chance for foodies to ask me anything they want’, says local chef Darren Robertson, who...
Echo turns 35 and You are invited!
This year The Echo turns 35, and to celebrate this momentous anniversary they are putting on The Echo Community Awards – and everyone is invited!
Stories about "Widjabul‐Wyabul":
Could new dam become another Rio Tinto disaster?
Widjabul Wia-bal traditional custodians are deeply concerned about a motion proposed for Rous County Council’s next meeting, which would overturn their decision to cease all work on the Dunoon Dam, rezone the land and begin the disposal of Rocky Creek properties.
Recognising local Widjabul‐Wyabul artists
Recognising the importance of local artists Lismore Regional Gallery and Arts Northern Rivers are seeking expressions of interest to create a strong new work of art in the Lismore quadrangle that will create a focal point for the entrance to the new Lismore Regional Gallery.
Byron Echo
Locals question placing homes in areas of inundation risk
Aslan Shand - 0
It is where the community fought off Club Med and it is once again in the spotlight as the current owners, Elements, are seeking to have the zoning of the environmentally sensitive area in Bayshore Drive changed from tourism to residential
Local News
Go straight to the source on the Future Water Project
Rous County Council has announced a series of information days to be held this month where the community can ‘drop in’ and find out more about the revised draft Future Water Project 2060.
Local News
Free mental health workshop for Byron businesses
Business owners in Byron Shire are invited to attend a free 'Healthy Mindset' workshop aimed at providing them with resources and tools to improve mental health and wellbeing, as well as the opportunity to connect with other business owners.
Letters
Trainspotters
Jillian Spring, Billinudgel
In the article – At a gathering of trainspotters, 21/4/21 by David Lisle, re Tweed Council Rail Trail, it is noted in...
