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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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Join Clarkes Beach paddle out this weekend to stop massive oil and gas field project
Hundreds of local surfers and water-lovers will paddle out at Clarke’s Beach over the weekend to protest against a massive oil and gas field proposed for the NSW coast.
Ageism alive and well
Margaret Boshier, St Ives
I have been spending time in the ocean since before I could walk; I grew up...
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Elvis has Left the Building
My dog died. I haven’t been able to write about it until now. It was a month ago, and he was old, but it was still unexpected, and it leaves you feeling a bit raw.
Ballina Dragons’ great results at Urunga
The Ballina Dragon Boat Racing Club is a group of paddling people from all walks of life who enjoy being out on the water having fun and keeping fit.
Remembering Bentley
Saturday 15 May is the seventh anniversary of Victory Day at the historic Bentley Blockade, just west of Lismore.
It’s D-Day for Byron’s Marvell Street DA
Will a controversial hotel development in central Byron that exceeds both height and floor space limits be given conditional approval at this week’s Byron Council meeting?
Stories about "Wildcard":
Coffey in for a win with Wildcard
Gold Coast surfer Holly-Daze Coffey will be taking on the world’s best at the Hurley Australian Open of Surfing in Manly on Thursday thanks to Surfing Australia’s latest documentary Wildcard.
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...
