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Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

Police say a man will face court today, charged after 12 windows were allegedly smashed in Ballina last night.   Police say, 'About 10.35pm (Thursday 9 July 2026), police were called to Martin Street following reports of a man smashing windows'.
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Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

With a government agency now investigating the alleged clear felling of natives on a large private block in Lennox Head, Ballina Greens councillor Kiri Dicker has told The Echo that contractors were felling trees all morning, ‘trying to get the job done’.
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Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

Police say a 20-year-old Ocean Shores man is behind bars (refused bail) and will face court in Tweed Heads Local Court on 18 September, charged with advocating terrorism.  
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Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.
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Where to from here for a healthy future?

Sometimes it is hard not to lose hope, with the depth and breadth of the challenges that have faced the Northern Rivers. From the droughts, fires, Covid, and the 2022 floods it’s sometimes hard to see a way forward.
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Mandy Nolan

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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Why I Love Being Dry

On 13 July I am four years sober. I am one of a growing number of people who decided to quit alcohol. It’s one of the best decisions of my life. My only regret is I didn’t do it sooner.
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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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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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Osher’s next act: transforming recovery into a toolkit

Byron Writers Festival talks with best-selling author Osher Günsberg whose new book, So What? Now What? is a mental health toolkit and a compelling follow-up to his critically-acclaimed 2018 memoir, Back, After The Break.
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Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 1 July 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.
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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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Local News

Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

With a government agency now investigating the alleged clear felling of natives on a large private block in Lennox Head, Ballina Greens councillor Kiri Dicker has told The Echo that contractors were felling trees all morning, ‘trying to get the job done’.
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Byron Echo

Where do I start. Where does it end?

There is so much happening in the always enthralling intersection of law and politics that it is hard to know where to start. I will stop my head spinning and focus on just five.
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Articles & Columns

Winter of discontent for big data opponents

While Australia’s parliamentarians were frocking up for the Midwinter Ball last week, representatives of the nation’s authors, musicians and artists were in Canberra pleading for assurances that the government would not water down copyright laws, as part of a deal with giant tech firms to build $50bn worth of new data centres across the country.
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Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

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Police say a 20-year-old Ocean Shores man is behind bars (refused bail) and will face court in Tweed Heads Local Court on 18 September, charged with advocating terrorism.  
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Music comes to Mullum this weekend!

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Wild Rocket blast into Mullum as Mullum Roots Festival lights up the town this coming weekend. Three venues around Mullum will host music, while songwriting workshops will happen at the Drill Hall Theatre on Sunday.
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Community rallies behind beloved Byron local facing cancer battle

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Locals are rallying behind beloved Byron local Krystal Pillwein after she was diagnosed with stage 2 inoperable cervical cancer, launching a fundraising campaign to help ease the financial burden of her treatment.
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Letters

Mandy’s column 2

Byron Echo Simon Alderton, Byron Bay - 0
Congratulations, Mandy Nolan, on winning Greens preselection for the state seat of Ballina. As a swinging voter, I can’t...
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Forcing a reminder

Byron Echo Robert Podhajsky, Ocean Shores - 0
Forces are constantly at play and work determinedly to give people the life we have. The minds of women and...
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Byron floodplain

Letters Jo Faith, Newtown - 0
The current hardships facing Byron communities seem to reflect global power relations. Trump’s vision for humanity is ‘might is right’...
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Amani’s bite of the Big Apple

Byron Echo Sapphire Rochelle, Myocum - 0
Although I was grateful that The Echo wrote an article about my daughter Amani Wiriyanjara being accepted into the...
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Energy savings

Byron Echo Anne Stuart, Zero Emissions Byron - 0
Two exciting developments will lower household electricity bills, strengthen the local grid, and help power-up our renewable energy. First,...
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Backup plans

Byron Echo Peter Olson, Goonengerry - 0
We carry a spare tyre in the car in case the unexpected and unpredictable happens. Byron Council needs to consider...
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Local News

Community rallies behind beloved Byron local facing cancer battle

Locals are rallying behind beloved Byron local Krystal Pillwein after she was diagnosed with stage 2 inoperable cervical cancer, launching a fundraising campaign to help ease the financial burden of her treatment.
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Inaugural DINGO Music & Arts Festival to light up Bangalow in October

It is a fusion of local and international art, music, performance, food, and thought that will be coming to you in Bangalow as part of the inaugural DINGO Music & Arts Festival across four days from 8 to 11 October.
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Clarence, Richmond, Kyogle get essential worker boost

A program called The Welcome Experience, which aims to ensure essential workers who move to the Northern Rivers establish meaningful connections and navigate their new communities has been boosted with a new 'Local Connector' position.
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Inaugural DINGO Music & Arts Festival to light up Bangalow in October

It is a fusion of local and international art, music, performance, food, and thought that will be coming to you in Bagalow as part of the inaugural DINGO Music & Arts Festival across four days from 8 to 11 October.
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Current Print Edition

Byron Shire Echo issue 41.04 – July 8, 2026

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The bakery at the heart of Bangalow

A good bakery is at the heart of a...
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Entertainment News

Interview with Trent Dalton

The Byron Writers Festival will once again be treated to the delights of author and journalist Trent Dalton, who will be featured at the Jonson Street Stage on Saturday evening, 15 August, as well as throughout the event. Celebrating its 30th year, the Byron Writers Festival will, for the first time, be taking place around the town of Byron Bay from 14 to 16 August, with a mix of free and paid events.
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Local News

New flood maps could reshape development across Byron Shire

New flood mapping covering much of the Byron Shire could affect future development controls, with a major new study recommending that planning decisions be based on whichever flood source – river flooding or overland flow – produces the highest flood level.
Paul Bibby - 0
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Byron Echo

Backup plans

We carry a spare tyre in the car in...
Peter Olson, Goonengerry - 0
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Sport

Local union players to benefit from Legacy grants

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Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local councils and rugby union clubs to take advantage of an opportunity to upgrade their facilities, player pathways and increase local participation.
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Mud bath at Bangalow – Rebels vs Ballina men’s XV

Byron Echo Hywel David - 0
Heavy rain in the lead-up made for treacherous conditions for rugby at Bangalow, with...
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The John Mitchell Memorial Golf Even

Byron Echo The Echo - 0
On Sunday, 16 August, the Lennox Head Lions will be staging their annual Golf...
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Top female player shares tips in Byron

Byron Echo Colin Beaton - 0
Croquet players from across the Northern Rivers area were privileged to spend time recently...
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Good Life

Manna Haven Cafe – loving Byron for 20 years

The Good Life The Echo - 0
One of Byron Bay’s favourite lunch spots is wowing guests after a recent community-gifted...
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Three Blue Ducks

The Good Life The Echo - 0
On Sunday 26 July, from 11:30am for both lunch and dinner, Three Blue Ducks...
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The bakery at the heart of Bangalow

The Good Life The Echo - 0
A good bakery is at the heart of a country town, but Bangalow Bread...
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Nudgel Nuts returns to Mullum Farmers Market

The Good Life Allie Godfrey - 0
A familiar favourite has returned to the Mullumbimby Farmers Market, with Nudgel Nuts back...
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New flood maps could reshape development across Byron Shire

New flood mapping covering much of the Byron Shire could affect future development controls, with a major new study recommending that planning decisions be based on whichever flood source – river flooding or overland flow – produces the highest flood level.
Paul Bibby - 0
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Local News

Alleged Lennox Head native tree removal sparks calls for action

A Ballina Greens councillor is calling on the government agencies to act immediately over claims that native clearing is occurring on a private property in Lennox Head.
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Local News

Inaugural DINGO Music & Arts Festival to light up Bangalow in October

It is a fusion of local and international art, music, performance, food, and thought that will be coming to you in Bangalow as part of the inaugural DINGO Music & Arts Festival across four days from 8 to 11 October.
The Echo - 0
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