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September 11, 2026

Latest news

Canberra inquiry puts council funding squeeze under microscope

With Byron Shire ratepayers facing a proposed special rate variation that could push rates up by roughly a third over three years, a federal inquiry is examining whether councils are being asked to do too much with too little.

Nimbin puts sustainability back on the catwalk

Paris may have haute couture, but Nimbin has always preferred its fashion with a little more hemp, handmade flair and disregard for the rulebook.

Water Women paddle out for change at Flat Rock

More than 100 women are swapping the usual weekend surf scramble for three days of waves, workshops and climate action at Flat Rock this weekend.

The Fox to open 20th Byron Bay International Film Festival

The 20th Byron Bay International Film Festival opening night on Friday, 16 October will see the winner of the Sydney Film Festival Audience Award for Best Australian feature, The Fox launch the celebration.

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.

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

Three screen divas in nuns habits

After what felt like an unusually cold winter, get ready to celebrate warm spring nights with a packed September program at Brunswick Picture House. And what better way to sort out your Father’s Day with some good old-fashioned live 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.

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.

Canberra inquiry puts council funding squeeze under microscope

With Byron Shire ratepayers facing a proposed special rate variation that could push rates up by roughly a third over three years, a federal inquiry is examining whether councils are being asked to do too much with too little.

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...

Pill testing: just a small step

The NSW Minns Labor government has recognised that drug and pill testing is effective in reducing risks and harms associated with illicit drug use, including for festival attendees.

Featured

Nimbin puts sustainability back on the catwalk

Paris may have haute couture, but Nimbin has always preferred its fashion with a little more hemp, handmade flair and disregard for the rulebook.

Water Women paddle out for change at Flat Rock

More than 100 women are swapping the usual weekend surf scramble for three days of waves, workshops and climate action at Flat Rock this weekend.

Pill testing: just a small step

The NSW Minns Labor government has recognised that drug and pill testing is effective in reducing risks and harms associated with illicit drug use, including for festival attendees.

Letters

Support for rail

Support for rail in the Byron Shire is ideologically driven wishful thinking and sadly no amount of rational debate...

Rates rise IV

Byron Shire Council (BSC) charge 29 per cent more in rates than Ballina Shire, collecting $30.7 million, despite having...

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...

Rates rise II

Is Byron Shire Council (BSC) actually serious about ‘affordable housing’? Looking at their rates policy, I have to say...

How to value forests?

No Jan, the Integrated Native Forest Method (INFM) is a disaster... Labor has broken its promise on the Great...

Too much Minecraft?

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

Local News

Bruns kids hit the stage for a Beachside Boogie

Anyone who has ever spent a summer afternoon in Brunswick Heads knows that things can get a little theatrical.

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.

Recycled Art Competition open for entries

The Ballina Salvage Shed is once again running its Recycled Art Competition, offering a fun and inclusive way for community members to redesign and repurpose materials that may otherwise be sent to landfill or left hidden in a shed.

$5.6m pump upgrade to bolster Murwillumbah flood defences

A $5.6 million upgrade of Murwillumbah’s Lavender Creek flood pumping station is now underway, with two new pumps set to significantly increase the town’s capacity to clear stormwater during floods.

Current Print Edition

Janet Swain wins Labor preselection for seat of Ballina

Labor branches in the seat of Ballina voted in their preselection over the weekend and it is understood that Janet Swain has comfortably won, though this won’t be confirmed until Thursday

Too much Minecraft?

Byron Bay has always had a unique character with...

Manufacture dissent

An extract from the latest GetUp! mail-out about One...

Motown magic

Get ready to sing along, dance in your seat and relive the soundtrack of a generation when The Big Chillout: Motown Spectacular comes to Ballina RSL next month.

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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Nimbin puts sustainability back on the catwalk

Paris may have haute couture, but Nimbin has always preferred its fashion with a little more hemp, handmade flair and disregard for the rulebook.

Rates rise IV

Byron Shire Council (BSC) charge 29 per cent more...

Rates rise IV

Byron Shire Council (BSC) charge 29 per cent more...