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Local NewsThe Echo - October 19, 20260

Old Ways New Ways exhibition open in Lismore

A group exhibition, Old Ways <> New Ways, is now open at Elevator ARI, 3 Rural Street, Lismore as part of The Returning’s Indigenous Artist Residency.

Local NewsAslan Shand - October 16, 20260

Calls on NRPP to defer consent for Mullumbimby’s 57 Station Street DA on Monday

At Thursday’s Byron Shire Council meeting there were multiple calls for a deferral of the 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby car park development application.

Local NewsThe Echo - October 16, 20260

McAuleys estate changes approved, but pet ban and cycle path stay

Developers have secured approval for changes to a contentious Myocum subdivision, but requirements banning pets and providing a cycle path and vehicle turnaround will remain.

Local NewsThe Echo - October 16, 20260

New koala strategy leaves local priorities to later implementation plan

Northern Rivers residents are being invited to help shape a new NSW koala conservation strategy, with specific local actions and investment priorities to be detailed in a separate implementation plan.

Local NewsThe Echo - October 16, 20260

Fish kill follows Belongil Creek opening as Council reviews protocols

A fish kill at Belongil Creek has prompted warnings to avoid the affected area, with Byron Shire Council and government agencies investigating the incident following an artificial opening of the creek.

Mandy Nolan

Byron EchoMandy Nolan - October 14, 20260

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.

General Interest

National NewsThe Echo - March 5, 20260

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.

National NewsAslan Shand - September 16, 20250

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.

National NewsEve Jeffery - July 25, 20252

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

Entertainment NewsThe Echo - October 6, 20260

Dance against violence

Step into the 1920s and say ‘no’ to violence at the Women Up North Gala.

Entertainment NewsThe Echo - October 6, 20260

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.

Retrospective

Articles & ColumnsDavid Lovejoy - August 16, 20181

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.

National News

Police seize 22 e-bikes in Sydney

As part of a crackdown on e-bikes across the state, 22 illegal e-bikes have been seized following a NSW Police Force and Transport for NSW joint operation across southern Sydney and the Illawarra.

The Echo - October 19, 2026 0

Editorial

Editorial – Time for a little respect

In 2020 unpaid care was estimated at three million unpaid carers in Australia that provide approximately $80 billion of unpaid care a year, that is $1.5 billion a week.

Aslan Shand - October 16, 2026 0

Byron Echo

Byron needs a pause and review on development

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.

Brooke Crowle - October 14, 2026 0

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McAuleys estate changes approved, but pet ban and cycle path stay

The Echo - October 16, 2026 0

Developers have secured approval for changes to a contentious Myocum subdivision, but requirements banning pets and providing a cycle path and vehicle turnaround will remain.

Local News

Double trouble as Byron High fundraiser hits $20,000!

The Echo - October 16, 2026 0

A thousand dollars was enough to put Byron Bay High School’s principal in the barber’s chair. Twenty thousand means she’ll have company.

Local News

Norma Gunhoe brings the ‘Gunghoedown’ to town

The Echo - October 16, 2026 0

Radio broadcasting sensation, Norma Gunghoe, is launching herself at the world from the Mullumbimby Golf Club with the Gunghoedown this Saturday, 17 October at 6pm and you are invited to come along and join the fun.

Deputy mayor

Byron Echo Sarah Ndiaye, Mayor, Byron Shire Council - October 16, 2026 0

I read Asren Pugh’s and Pam Brook’s letters regarding the deputy mayor decision. If my comments in the chamber...

Dear Brunswick

Byron Echo Vinnie, Teagan, Odette, Marlon, and Monty, Brunswick Heads Post Office - October 15, 2026 0

After 11 wonderful years, the time has come for our family to say farewell as owners of the Brunswick...

AI growing up quick

Byron Echo Peter Olson, Goonegerry - October 15, 2026 0

We are exactly at the point where we lose control of the AI, and it will try to hide...

Let’s not sell the only CBD carpark

Byron Echo Vee Hunt, Mullumbimby - October 15, 2026 0

The ongoing logistics disaster that is the ‘affordable’ housing proposed to be built on the public carpark at 57...

Domestic violence: Lismore

Byron Echo Dee Mould, Lismore - October 16, 2026 0

I witnessed the aftermath of a serious assault on a woman in Conway Street, Lismore in broad daylight. This was...

E-bikes on the beach

Byron Echo Wally Hueneke , Byron Bay - October 14, 2026 0

Why are e-bikes or any bikes allowed on the beach between Belongil and The Pass? It’s one of the...

Calls on NRPP to defer consent for Mullumbimby’s 57 Station Street DA on Monday

At Thursday’s Byron Shire Council meeting there were multiple calls for a deferral of the 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby car park development application.

Local News Aslan Shand - October 16, 2026 0

Suffolk residents raise concerns over Clifford Street DA

Last Tuesday saw around 40-50 Suffolk Park residents come together to discuss the latest development application (DA 10.2026.476.1) for 9-15 Clifford Street, Suffolk Park. Two previous DAs from Denwol have been refused by the Land and Environment Court and this is the fifth public meeting addressing development at this site over the last four-and-a-half years.

Local News Aslan Shand - October 16, 2026 0

Dingo Festival goes off

The inaugural Dingo Festival wrapped on Sunday, with multiple events happening in Bangalow and Byron Bay. Happy punters celebrated a new festival anchored in jazz and programmed through a contemporary lens.

Entertainment News Jeff Dawson - October 13, 2026 0

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.

Local News Aslan Shand - October 13, 2026 0

Byron Shire Echo issue 41.18 – October 14, 2026

Byron Echo

Thank you

Thank you Deputy Mayor Elia Hauge, Cr David Warth,...

Lorraine Reynolds and Penny Mangan, Brunswick Heads - October 14, 2026 0

The Good Life

New at the Belongil Bistro

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.

The Echo - October 13, 2026 0

Local News

Celebrating George Feros’s 123rd birthday

Residents and staff at George’s Cottages in Byron Bay celebrated George Feros’s 123rd birthday on 16 September.

The Echo - October 13, 2026 0

Byron Echo

Domestic violence: Lismore

I witnessed the aftermath of a serious assault on...

Dee Mould, Lismore - October 16, 2026 0

Karate success for young locals

Sport The Echo - October 13, 2026 0

Three young karate students from Ewingsdale's Jin Wu Koon Karate have qualified for the AMAC Australian Championship following competition in Queensland.

Far Northern Futsal team wins

Byron Echo The Echo - October 9, 2026 0

The U16 boys Far Northern NSW Futsal team won the Futsal National School Championships...

Broken Head surfer Leihani Zoric ISA U18 World Junior Champ

Byron Echo The Echo - September 29, 2026 0

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 News Eve Jeffery - September 29, 2026 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.

Berry season is here

The Good Life Allie Godfrey - October 13, 2026 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.

New at the Belongil Bistro

The Good Life The Echo - October 13, 2026 0

Bring a little ferment to every meal

The Good Life The Echo - October 6, 2026 0

By Katerina Lazareva Fermented foods don’t need to be saved for something special. A splash,...

What happens when Byron Bay gets just a little bit Italian?

The Good Life The Echo - October 6, 2026 0

There are two kinds of limoncello. The first comes from Italy, is drunk somewhere...

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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 - October 13, 2026 0

Byron Echo

Good governance

Thank you Kelly Minahan, President Suffolk Park Community Association...

Liz Levy, Suffolk Park - October 14, 2026 0

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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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Byron Shire Echo issue 41.18 – October 14, 2026

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