Cr Jack Dods (Independent) was a late entry to the Council elections in September, nominating his group after then mayor Michael Lyon’s team imploded after revelations of his DV charges just weeks before the election.
The Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT) has claimed Gold in the Tourist Attractions category at the prestigious NSW Tourism Awards, while Potager – A Kitchen Garden claimed Gold, Tourism Restaurant and Catering Services.
Sixteen year old Ballina student Indigo Grey has recently returned from the Youth Parliament in Sydney. She and her mum Natasha sat down with the Echo to talk about the experience, and Indigo's ambitions for the future.
The Community Hub, in collaboration with the Byron Community Centre, and Sourdough Business Women, are holding a fundraiser on Wednesday, February 9, to ignite debate and discussion about the journey of women in politics – past, present, and future.
No Bones, Byron Bay’s beloved plant-based kitchen and bar, is celebrating the festive season with exciting new offerings that promise to delight locals and visitors alike. With an updated cocktail menu, vibrant new dishes, a luxurious Christmas banquet, and an unforgettable New Year’s Eve event, there’s no better place to indulge this summer.
It’s the fragrance of burning wood which seduces me first. Before me, flames roar in the low-domed, three-metre-deep brick cavity, which is where Jon and Gina Hutton bake their hundreds of beautiful sourdough loaves.
