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Appeal for information about 2023 Mullum home invasion
Police are renewing their appeal for information as an investigation continues into an aggravated break and enter at Mullumbimby in 2023.
Dr Google and the crosswords
When Stephen Clarke’s crosswords first appeared I too found them hard.
But after persevering and with a bit of help...
Some highlights from 2024 Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk
Echo photographer Jeff Dawson captured a gallery of photos from this year's Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk.
Wallum case delayed
The Federal Court of Australia has amended the dates of the highly anticipated legal proceedings for Save Wallum Incorporated v Clarence Property Corporation Limited Anon, to 21-28 February 2025.
Nippers returning to far north coast
Far north coast beaches will get a little brighter as the Nippers season officially splashes back onto the sand this weekend.
Climate change pushes up insurance, families going uninsured
It’s official: climate change and the extreme weather it brings are pushing insurance costs through the roof for Australian families.
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Mikey McDonagh wins another WSL qualifier
Lennox Head surfer, Mikey McDonagh, has taken top honours at the 2023 Mad Mex Maroubra Pro World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 1000...
Better late than never – local surfing legend finally gets some financial recognition
The call came completely out of the blue, like a head-high barrel at The Pass, when everything else has been two-foot slop.
WSL going to Newcastle instead of Lennox
After being rejected in no uncertain terms by the Ballina Shire Council and vocal members of the Lennox Head community, the World Surf League Championship Tour is now going to Newcastle from 1-11 April this year.
WSL plan wiped out by Ballina Council
An extraordinary meeting of Ballina Shire Council was held yesterday afternoon to discuss the controversial proposal to hold the World Surf League competition at Lennox Head this Easter.
World Surf League coming to Lennox?
After the surprise announcement by Ballina's Mayor David Wright yesterday that Lennox Point was being considered as the location for a World Surf League event in April, there has been a mixed response from the public.
Kennedy’s 2020 vision blurred by rule book
After the dust settled at Pipe, Lennox Head’s Stuart Kennedy found himself as the first reserve for the 2020 Championship Tour after he finished in 12th spot on the Qualifying Series ladder, and 11th placed surfer Morgan Cibilic ended up qualifing.
King keeps charging
Byron Bay surfers Kyuss King and Joel Paxton, along with Lennox Head’s Zak Condon, competed at the Vissla Great Lakes Pro, a QS1,000 rated...
Top-flight surfing takes King to quarterfinals at Burleigh
Byron Bay’s Kyuss King had a fantastic result by winning through to the man-on-man quarterfinals against one of the most impressive international fields gathered...
Locals join the lineup as World Surf League lands on the east coast
Local pro surfers have been busy with a heap of events along the east coast of Australia for the start of the WSL year.
Wright wins in north coast battle for world surf title
A huge victory by Lennox Head's Tyler Wright over Kingscliff's Stephanie Gilmore brings her one giant step closer to becoming the 2016 women's surfing world champion.
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Tweed mayoral news
Aslan Shand - 3
You would be excused for thinking that the Tweed Shire mayoral and deputy-mayoral election was underwhelming if you watched yesterday’s Tweed Shire Council (TSC) meeting. But the furore that has erupted since on social media paints a very different picture.
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Wallum case delayed
The Federal Court of Australia has amended the dates of the highly anticipated legal proceedings for Save Wallum Incorporated v Clarence Property Corporation Limited Anon, to 21-28 February 2025.
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Byron Shire Council starts the term with a song
Eve Jeffery - 4
Yesterday the new Byron Shire mayor and eight councillors took their seats in the Council Chambers in Mullumbimby to declare an affirmation to serve the community, and to outline some of their ideas.
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Dr Google and the crosswords
When Stephen Clarke’s crosswords first appeared I too found them hard.
But after persevering and with a bit of help from Dr Google, I have...
