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September 10, 2026

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Slashing and Save Wallum back in court seeking permanent injunction

Save Wallum is seeking a permanent injunction to stop slashing and development works due to begin within days.

Fruitopia bringing colour to Lismore this Sunday

There will be dogs, hats, upcycled couture and a fair chance of some gloriously questionable talent when Tropical Fruits takes over Lismore Showground for Fruitopia this Sunday.

63 patients stuck in Northern Rivers hospitals waiting for care

More than 60 hospital beds across the Northern Rivers are being occupied by patients who are medically ready to leave but cannot access aged care or NDIS support, according to new NSW Government figures.

200 apartments proposed for Casuarina town centre

A new mixed-use development containing around 200 apartments has entered the NSW planning system for Casuarina town centre.

Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital auction live

Local artists, restaurants, accommodation providers, businesses and supporters have generously donated an exceptional collection of over 100 items to the SAVE OUR WILDLIFE HOSPITAL Online Auction after hearing that the hospital is struggling to keep its doors open.

Mandy Nolan

Rage in the Machine

I have always been afraid of male rage. Growing up with a violent, alcoholic dad I got to witness that rage first hand. I saw the legs of a chair go through a door, a fist in a wall, hands on my mother.

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.

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. 

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.  

Entertainment

Give these men a cigar!

Since their formation in 2019, No Cigar has rapidly established themselves as one of New Zealand’s most promising musical acts, captivating audiences with their infectious grooves and compelling storytelling. The release of their first single ‘Tickets To Space’ at the end of that year was just the beginning.

They’re back!

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink launches Season 11 and they’re still dancing, still giving back!

Retrospective

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.

Slashing and Save Wallum back in court seeking permanent injunction

Save Wallum is seeking a permanent injunction to stop slashing and development works due to begin within days.

Rage in the Machine

I have always been afraid of male rage. Growing up with a violent, alcoholic dad I got to witness that rage first hand. I saw the legs of a chair go through a door, a fist in a wall, hands on my mother.

How pissed off are you?

There is a crisis of trust in the world – trust in governments, institutions, media, science, and in each other, is plummeting. According to research, younger generations are losing trust fastest, and honestly who can blame them?

Featured

Fruitopia bringing colour to Lismore this Sunday

There will be dogs, hats, upcycled couture and a fair chance of some gloriously questionable talent when Tropical Fruits takes over Lismore Showground for Fruitopia this Sunday.

63 patients stuck in Northern Rivers hospitals waiting for care

More than 60 hospital beds across the Northern Rivers are being occupied by patients who are medically ready to leave but cannot access aged care or NDIS support, according to new NSW Government figures.

200 apartments proposed for Casuarina town centre

A new mixed-use development containing around 200 apartments has entered the NSW planning system for Casuarina town centre.

Letters

Musical visionaries

Sydney is a funny place. When recently at Warringah Mall, I was randomly asked to take part in a...

Too much Minecraft?

Byron Bay has always had a unique character with creative energy, a slightly rebellious streak, and buildings that, for...

Forest values beyond carbon

I wish I was full of hope and believed that protecting forests and biodiversity is a responsibility that the...

Education and Jonny O’Brien

More reckless criticism of the education in schools. As an ex-teacher I find these extremist comments about teachers being...

War in Iran

The reasons given to justify the war in Iran are quite illogical and hence entirely false: in fact, it’s...

Our dunes and beach

Is our self-glorifying ‘green’ Council really serious about environmental guardianship? They strongly support the land we occupy, the forests...

Local News

Short-stay boost for Ballina hospital, but bigger service gaps remain

Ballina District Hospital is set to get a new four-bay emergency short-stay unit before the end of the year, providing a modest boost to a hospital that remains limited in the range of specialist and higher-level care it can provide.

200 apartments proposed for Casuarina town centre

A new mixed-use development containing around 200 apartments has entered the NSW planning system for Casuarina town centre.

Flood-hit Lismore school rebuild enters home straight

The rebuild of Lismore South Public School and its preschool is entering its final stages, more than four years after the school was extensively damaged in the 2022 floods.

Peter Noble puts Bluesfest site up for sale

Following the cancellation of the 2026 Bluesfest and subsequently two Bluesfest companies going into administration, the site has now been listed for sale.

Current Print Edition

Musical visionaries

Sydney is a funny place. When recently at Warringah...

Cinema: & Sons

The estranged sons of a reclusive novelist are called to meet him after he becomes convinced he is about to die – is he?

Support for rail

Support for rail in the Byron Shire is ideologically...

The law of silence: how Labor made ASIO’s powers permanent

On Thursday, 20 August the Federal Senate passed the ASIO Amendment Bill (No. 2). A compulsory questioning warrant lets ASIO require a person who has never been charged, and may never be, to appear and answer questions. Refusing is a criminal offence...

Sport

Chris Graham recognised for his service to golf

Chris Graham was presented with his ten-year service award by the North Coast Academy...

Regional tennis camp comes to Mullumbimby

Aslan Shand Young women and girls across regional NSW were recently given the opportunity to...

Red Devils claim grand final glory

The Byron Bay-Lennox Head Under-16 rugby league team has capped off a fantastic season with a memorable grand final victory over the Tweed Seagulls.

Mullum wins the grand final in Lismore

Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley Football Club (BVFC) Grade 15, Division 1 soccer team won the grand final by defeating Alstonville FC 2-0 at Oakes Oval in Lismore last Saturday, 29 August.

Good Life

Young growers shine at Mullum Farmers Market’s ‘Grow Your Own Lunchbox Challenge’

Allie Godfrey Local school kids proved just how exciting growing and cooking your own food...

In The Pink is now … PINK

After 38 years of ‘In The Pink Byron Bay’ it's time for an exciting change. This local family business is welcoming a new chapter with a complete renovation of the shop and a rebrand to ‘PINK’.

School lunchbox inspiration

Forget the soggy sandwich and packaged snack – some of our local school kids are showing us just how exciting a healthy lunchbox can be.

No food fraud at the farmers’ market

Food fraud has made headlines recently after an investigation by ABC program Four Corners found the issue is rampant in major supermarket aisles in Australia.
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Something from the last seven days

Lessons from Queensland for the Northern Rivers

Following last week's announcement by the NSW government of a new Richmond River Coordinator, a gathering at Swan Bay heard from Julie McLellan, CEO of Healthy Land & Water, southeast Queensland's natural resource management organisation, about the practicalities of restoring rivers.

How to value forests?

No Jan, the Integrated Native Forest Method (INFM) is...

Regional tennis camp comes to Mullumbimby

Aslan Shand Young women and girls across regional NSW were...