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Have you seen Natalie Whalan?

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman reported missing and last seen in Kingscliff.

Four charged after rifles, drugs and police uniforms allegedly seized at Banora Point

Three men and a woman have been charged after police allegedly seized four kilograms of drugs, six rifles, ammunition and Queensland Police uniform items during an operation at Banora Point.

First East Lismore lots approved, with flood-buyback residents first in line

Flood-affected homeowners will get first opportunity to buy 19 residential lots in East Lismore following approval of the first stage of a new housing development at Crawford Road.

Ron and Liz exhibition coming to Mur’bah

Ron Curran and Liz Friend have been a fixture of the Northern Rivers art scene since they started Dynamic Drawing classes in 1999 in Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, and Lismore.

Public meeting over controversial Suffolk DA

The controversial Suffolk Park development application for 9-13 Clifford Street, Suffolk Park by Denwol Suffolk Pty Ltd is once again on public exhibition after previous DAs were rejected by Byron Shire Council and then the Land and Environment Court.

Mandy Nolan

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: The Joy of Boredom

Are we at risk of losing our ability to experience boredom? Will boredom soon be extinct?

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

Animals reveal a human story at BBFF

Animals take an unexpected starring role in the newly revealed program for the 20th Byron Bay International Film Festival, with filmmakers from Australia and around the world using our relationships with animals to explore some distinctly human questions.

Tweed small schools take centre stage

Students from nine of the Tweed region’s smallest public schools will take over the Murwillumbah Civic Centre tomorrow for the third annual Tweed Small Schools Talent Show.

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.

Four charged after rifles, drugs and police uniforms allegedly seized at Banora Point

Three men and a woman have been charged after police allegedly seized four kilograms of drugs, six rifles, ammunition and Queensland Police uniform items during an operation at Banora Point.

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: The Joy of Boredom

Are we at risk of losing our ability to experience boredom? Will boredom soon be extinct?

What’s wrong with this picture?

Anthony Albanese’s recent performance on the world stage in New York was a breathtaking piece of rhetorical acrobatics.

Featured

Australia’s .au domain just cracked the global top ten

When Verisign published its latest Domain Name Industry Brief for the first quarter of 2026, one line in the country-code rankings stood out.

First East Lismore lots approved, with flood-buyback residents first in line

Flood-affected homeowners will get first opportunity to buy 19 residential lots in East Lismore following approval of the first stage of a new housing development at Crawford Road.

Public meeting over controversial Suffolk DA

The controversial Suffolk Park development application for 9-13 Clifford Street, Suffolk Park by Denwol Suffolk Pty Ltd is once again on public exhibition after previous DAs were rejected by Byron Shire Council and then the Land and Environment Court.

Forty per cent of Byron’s red-bin rubbish could be composted

Around 40 per cent of the rubbish being thrown into Byron Shire’s general waste bins could instead be going into the green bin, a new Council audit has found.

Letters

Plug in, pay up?

If you drive a 15-year-old ute, or don’t drive at all, would you expect to pay for public electric...

Most corrupt of all!

Thanks John Scrivener for his letter on Trump corruption. Hitler spoke of ‘Globe luge’, the ‘big lie’ being a...

Not a hoax

Spot on, Mike Balson (Letters, 16 September). Many of us know ‘increasing carbon dioxide levels... turbocharges the global climate’. Next...

57 Station St development (2)

What does it take? Councillors: be brave regarding 57 Station Steet. At Byron Shire Council’s meeting Cr Lyon put a...

China: not a threat?

Your letter writer Trevor Syme needs to be brought up to speed re China’s intentions and associated activity in...

End of the world

Trump’s recent statement that he may invade Iran and capture the oil raises the distinct possibility, that the Strait...

Local News

Wildlife hospitals need help to prepare for bird flu

H5 avian influenza is already present in NSW and has been detected as far north as the Coffs Harbour region. The number of dead birds is increasing with 55 reported dead in NSW.

Northern Rivers businesses take home a swag of regional awards

From blueberries and cinemas to post offices and pint-sized businesses, the Northern Rivers business community had plenty to celebrate at this year’s regional awards.

Have you seen Natalie Whalan?

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman reported missing and last seen in Kingscliff.

Ballina Council will be getting a new general manager

With Ballina Shire Council General Manager Paul Hickey deciding to retire after almost twenty years in the role, and even longer as a staff member, the task of finding a replacement has begun. Cr Damien Loone was also returned as Deputy Mayor after Cr Simon Chate withdrew his nomination.

Current Print Edition

Law vs ‘True Lore’

In reply to your comments at the end of...

The con job

What will the sales pitch be to sell off...

New dad ‘turfed’

Mayor turfs new dad from job because of his...

57 Station St development (1)

So, Cr Swain was embarrassed about a conversation that...

Sport

Broken Head surfer Leihani Zoric ISA U18 World Junior Champ

Paul Bibby Most 13-year-olds would be happy just to make an under-18 world final. Two...

Coming out of retirement to have a crack at winning fourth world title

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.

2026 annual Senior Basketball Carnival

The 13th annual Senior Basketball Carnival was held last week, 11 to 13 September...

Byron takes top spots in Sydney’s U16 Bridge to Beach

Three young surf lifesavers from Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club (BBSLSC) have produced an...

Good Life

Made for a good time: Light Years

Whether you’re pulling up to the terrazzo bar for a quick drink or settling...

Discover Nonnie’s: wine, deli and a little something different

Tucked into the heart of Mullumbimby, Nonnie’s Wine Store is not your typical bottle...

Byron Farmers Market is growing young farmers

Last year Byron Farmers Market launched a Young Farmer Sponsorship Program to support and...

Cin cin to Spritz-ember at Pixie

Prawn linguine and a $13 spritz? Say less. All month long, Pixie Italian is celebrating...
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Forty per cent of Byron’s red-bin rubbish could be composted

Around 40 per cent of the rubbish being thrown into Byron Shire’s general waste bins could instead be going into the green bin, a new Council audit has found.

Senator Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to health issues

In a shock announcement, Queensland Senator Larissa Waters has announced she is stepping down as Leader of the Australian Greens.

Golf 365 tees up a new way to improve – rain, hail or shine

There are few things more frustrating for a golfer than watching the rain ruin a planned round or practice session.