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No SourDough$
Hayo van der Woude, Myocum
2021 promises to be the greatest year yet for revelations of unethical behaviour and corruption in...
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Save Waterlily park
Tina Petroff, Waterlily Playscape Inc.
For decades our local voluntary committees in Ocean Shores (OS) have fought for basic needs for...
Nerves
Tom Tabart, Former Byron Greens councillor
It seems that I may have touched a nerve in my attempt to give...
Roar
Kate Coxall, BSC Green candidate, Wilsons Creek
In response to the silencing tactics of unaware and privileged men in last week’s Echo,...
Catch Flock’s Brice Fundraiser: Cycle For Brighter Futures
Matt Brice cycled through India solo in 2014 under the name of Cycle for Brighter Futures (CFBF), raising funds...
Forest blockade stops logging at Wild Cattle Creek
A tree-sitter a the Newry Native Forest Blockade has stopped NSW Forestry Corporation (FCNSW) from logging native forest an hour and a half west of Coffs Harbour in Wild Cattle Creek state forest this morning.
Murwillumbah mega-school – consultation done says Minister’s office
The challenge to the NSW Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell that she had sprung the Murwillumbah mega-school on the community with no consultation and needed to seek further genuine consultation with the Murwillumbah community has been rebuffed.
Stories about "Wilsons Creek":
Wilsons Creek subdivision knocked back by NSW planning department
Plans for a 15-lot housing development in Wilsons Creek have hit a minor snag with the Department of Planning, who are demanding that Council prepare a revised planning proposal before considering approval.
Up Wilsons Creek without $1,000 after illegal doof
A Wilsons Creek man has been fined $1,000 after hosting a doof last month that had up to 1,500 more guests than the current health restrictions allow.
Car misses bridge in Wilsons Creek
A ute with a young man inside, that had missed a creek crossing in Wilsons Creek and landed in the creek, was reported to emergency services early yesterday morning (Thursday, 16 July).
Police ‘disappointed’ by 1,000+ partygoers at Wilsons Creek
Police were reminding buskers last week in Byron Bay that Byron Shire Council has extended the suspension of Busking permits in the Byron Bay CBD until July 31, owing to the possibility of attracting large crowds, in breach of the current restrictions.
Northern Rivers bushfire and power updates
If you are going to stay and defend your properties then make sure you prepared. If you are going to leave leave early.
Wilsons Creek residents told to enact fire plans: fire meeting Mullumbimby
Tuntable Falls, Terania Creek Road and Terania Creek residents have been advised to leave and residents of the Byron Shire are being called to a fire meeting in Mullumbimby at 11am.
Wilsons Creek tourism DA knocked back after mayor ‘sacrifices’ casting vote
Contentious plans for a tourist accommodation development in Wilsons Creek have been knocked back by Byron Council in dramatic circumstances.
Wilsons Ck rural tourist accom deferred, despite staff recommending approval
The decision on a development application (DA) for a ‘rural tourist accommodation,’ comprising eight cabins, swimming pool and a large entertainment area five kms from Mullum in Wilsons Creek was deferred at Thursday’s planning meeting.
Man arrested after standoff at Wilsons Creek property
A man has appeared in court after allegedly firing shots on a property in Wilsons Creek, west of Mullumbimby, on Saturday (November 10).
Wilsons Ck Telstra tower rejected
A unanimous vote by councillors at Thursday’s meeting (Sept 20) has refused a development application (DA) for a 3 and 4 G mobile tower in Wilsons Creek, located behind Mullumbimby.
Byron Echo
Localisation fantasy
Boyd Kellner, Newrybar
The world’s richest person, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has increased his wealth from $130 billion to $186 billion during the pandemic. USA...
Byron Echo
Anatomy is destiny
Gareth W R Smith, Palestine Liberation Centre
Five members of Byron Friends of Palestine visited Justine Elliot to discuss whether the ALP would endorse public condemnation...
Byron Echo
Vaccinations
Vyvyan Stott, Mullumbumby
The government doctors have announced that vaccinations are compulsory for nurses .
Yet our constitution states parliament may make laws regarding health, but...
