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October 15, 2026

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Countless Strokes: Hend brings his world indoors

If you’ve walked down Mullumbimby’s main street and stopped to admire the murals, chances are you’ve already seen the work of local artist and muralist Daniel Hend.
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Mayor Sharon Cadwallader announces bid for state seat of Ballina 

Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader will contest the state seat of Ballina as an independent, arguing that local ratepayers are carrying costs that should be met by the NSW government.
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Lismore seeks feedback on waste rethink as disposal choices remain unresolved

Lismore residents are being asked to comment on a revised waste strategy as Council works towards diverting rubbish from landfill while leaving its long-term disposal options unresolved.
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Bruns residents and Reflections struggle to find common ground

Brunswick Heads residents called on their local MP Tamara Smith for a meeting to discuss the fences that Reflections Holiday Parks have erected around the park area where the community planted native cypress pines commemorating the Battle of Lone Pine in WWI, which has been utilised by the community for over 60 years for recreation.
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Coorabell Hall Spring Fever

Spring Fever Fashion Parade celebrates a stream of flower-powered, funky, upcycled, reloved and new fashion for gals, guys and some kidswear along with jewellery, hats and reloved accessories twirling on the Coorabell Hall runway on Friday, 16 October at 7pm. Music from DJ MLC and co MC Dr Baz.
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Mandy Nolan

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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Big Problem with Small Print

Who ever thought putting menus in an 8-point font was a good idea? As a woman with reading glasses, who often forgets said glasses, I take it personally. It says: go away old lady. It feels like a restaurant or cafe for people with perfect vision. There may be a disabled toilet but I’m just not feeling the inclusion.
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General Interest

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Mangroves are crucial

A global study of mangroves has found a modest boost in conserved area could significantly increase their ability to adapt to the changing climate, including rising sea levels.
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National NewsAslan Shand - 0

As report highlights dangerous climate warning for Australia IPC rejects reopening Redbank Power Station

The Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has rejected Verdant Earth Technologies’ biomass power plans at Redbank Power Station on the same day the government released the country's first National Climate Risk Assessment which highlighted Australians are at risk from more frequent and severe flooding, cyclones, heatwaves, droughts and bushfires. 
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The Living Lab helping researchers get to net zero

The CSIRO has launched the National Energy Analysis Centre – which is vital new research infrastructure to support, accelerate and de-risk Australia’s complex energy transition.  
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Entertainment

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World class jazz in the heart of Byron

Over the past year, Byron Theatre has welcomed some extraordinary musicians to its stage, giving Northern Rivers audiences the opportunity to experience world-class jazz right in the heart of Byron Bay.
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Brunswick Picture House is calling you!

Calling all music, comedy and film lovers – it’s another jam-packed month of shows at the Brunswick Picture House!
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Retrospective

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The end of fun: David Lovejoy concludes the story of the The Echo’s early years

While the drama of general manager Max Eastcott’s departure was playing out, The Echo passed its tenth birthday, and we marked the jubilee with a fourth awards night.
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Byron Echo

Why bribe government when you can just buy it?

Say what you like about Clive Palmer – although given how notoriously litigious he is, maybe don’t.
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Editorial

Editorial – Keeping the fire at bay

While the federal and NSW governments continue to approve and extend coal and gas mines, that regardless of where the fossil fuels are burnt will have negative impacts on all our futures, there are a few things you can do to prepare. 
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Byron Echo

Why bribe government when you can just buy it?

Say what you like about Clive Palmer – although given how notoriously litigious he is, maybe don’t.
Sunil Badami - 0
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Local News

Mayor Sharon Cadwallader announces bid for state seat of Ballina 

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Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader will contest the state seat of Ballina as an independent, arguing that local ratepayers are carrying costs that should be met by the NSW government.
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Local News

Bruns residents and Reflections struggle to find common ground

Aslan Shand - 0
Brunswick Heads residents called on their local MP Tamara Smith for a meeting to discuss the fences that Reflections Holiday Parks have erected around the park area where the community planted native cypress pines commemorating the Battle of Lone Pine in WWI, which has been utilised by the community for over 60 years for recreation.
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Byron Echo

Byron needs a pause and review on development

Brooke Crowle - 0
Byron might be complex, disparate, and sometimes misunderstood, but if there is one thing the community seems to agree on, it’s the height limit.
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Letters

Ridiculous

Byron Echo Larry Hoofs, The Pocket - 0
How long is this stupid 57 Station Street discussion going to continue? The laneway is already barely accessible especially...
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Let’s not sell the only CBD carpark

Byron Echo Vee Hunt, Mullumbimby - 0
The ongoing logistics disaster that is the ‘affordable’ housing proposed to be built on the public carpark at 57...
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Thank you

Byron Echo Lorraine Reynolds and Penny Mangan, Brunswick Heads - 0
Thank you Deputy Mayor Elia Hauge, Cr David Warth, and Mandy Nolan for taking the time and making the...
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The price of ignorance

Byron Echo Mike Balson, Upper Wilsons Creek - 0
What often gets described as ‘racism’ in Australia is often based on plain old ignorance. People lacking the interest...
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Tiny gnome home of the week

Cartoons The Echo - 0
Send to the Letters Editor, email: [email protected], or mail to The Letters Editor, The Echo, 6 Village Way, Mullumbimby, 2482, NSW, Australia.
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Reports missing

Byron Echo Annie Radermacher, Brunswick Heads - 0
I am furious, my ongoing battle to get the stormwater collapse at Bayside fixed has now shown that the...
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Local News

Do you want to speak to the NRPP on the 57 Station Street development decision?

The development application (DA.10.2025.212.1) for the 57 Station Street carpark site is going before the Northern Rivers Planning Panel on Monday, 19 October at 2pm.
Local News Aslan Shand - 0
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RUNDIPG raises $240,000 with OX 100K event

Over 24 hours last weekend at Lennox Head, 300 runners from near and far helped raise thousands of dollars to fight DIPG, a cancer which has taken the lives of many young Australians.
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Byron faces $2.4 million annual grant loss as councils demand rethink

Byron Shire Council could lose more than half its annual Financial Assistance Grant funding under proposed changes to NSW’s allocation formula, according to a joint statement issued by five councils.
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Janet Swain launches Labor campaign for Ballina

Byron Shire councillor Janet Swain has officially launched her campaign as Labor’s candidate for the state seat of Ballina at the March 2027 NSW election.
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Current Print Edition

Byron Shire Echo issue 41.18 – October 14, 2026

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The Good Life

Berry season is here

Spring is in the air and berries are bursting onto the farmers’ market stalls. Sweet, juicy and packed with goodness, berries are one of those treats that rarely make it all the way home without a few disappearing from the punnet.
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Editorial

Editorial – Keeping the fire at bay

While the federal and NSW governments continue to approve and extend coal and gas mines, that regardless of where the fossil fuels are burnt will have negative impacts on all our futures, there are a few things you can do to prepare. 
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Local News

Vale Rumpel Stiltskin

I first met Rumpel Stiltskin (legal name Jolly Goodfellow) performing at a late night trippers ball at Tuntable Community Hall in the late ‘80s. We remained friends ever since.
Kol Dimond - 0
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Byron Echo

Far Northern Futsal team wins

The U16 boys Far Northern NSW Futsal team won...
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Sport

Karate success for young locals

Sport The Echo - 0
Three young karate students from Ewingsdale's Jin Wu Koon Karate have qualified for the AMAC Australian Championship following competition in Queensland.
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Far Northern Futsal team wins

Byron Echo The Echo - 0
The U16 boys Far Northern NSW Futsal team won the Futsal National School Championships...
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Broken Head surfer Leihani Zoric ISA U18 World Junior Champ

Byron Echo The Echo - 0
Paul Bibby Most 13-year-olds would be happy just to make an under-18 world final. Two...
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Coming out of retirement to have a crack at winning fourth world title

Local News Eve Jeffery - 0
Local wingsuit athlete Chris Geiler is coming out of a post-three-World-Championship retirement to compete at the 2026 World Championships in the US in two weeks.
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Good Life

Berry season is here

The Good Life Allie Godfrey - 0
Spring is in the air and berries are bursting onto the farmers’ market stalls. Sweet, juicy and packed with goodness, berries are one of those treats that rarely make it all the way home without a few disappearing from the punnet.
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New at the Belongil Bistro

The Good Life The Echo - 0
Set beachside at Belongil, Shannon Bennett’s Belongil Bistro has a new, more approachable menu format, designed for sharing. One of four distinct venues within The Belongil, the Bistro brings produce-driven dining into a setting that feels relaxed, welcoming and distinctly coastal.
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Bring a little ferment to every meal

The Good Life The Echo - 0
By Katerina Lazareva Fermented foods don’t need to be saved for something special. A splash,...
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What happens when Byron Bay gets just a little bit Italian?

The Good Life The Echo - 0
There are two kinds of limoncello. The first comes from Italy, is drunk somewhere...
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Local News

The Channon Market celebrates 50 years

On Sunday the iconic Channon Craft Market celebrated fifty years of handmade, homegrown and locally made with a special market event.
David Lowe - 0
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Local News

Do you want to speak to the NRPP on the 57 Station Street development decision?

The development application (DA.10.2025.212.1) for the 57 Station Street carpark site is going before the Northern Rivers Planning Panel on Monday, 19 October at 2pm.
Aslan Shand - 0
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Local News

Concerns raised over security at Wallum

A number of locals have approached The Echo raising issues concerned with intimidation and filming on Crown and public land near the Wallum site in Brunswick Heads.
Aslan Shand - 0
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