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Ballina Council finds savings in chairs

At its last meeting, as part of a long discussion about amendments to Ballina Council's delivery program and operational plan, there was a debate about whether Ballina Richmond Rotary Club should still be paid $8,000 to set up chairs for the RSL Lighthouse Day Club.
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Man in court today after alleged pursuit near Kingscliff

A man will face court today after an alleged pursuit in December last year.
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Local NewsAslan Shand - 0

It’s investors who are causing the housing shortage

For years, people have been talking about how high house prices are, how you can’t get into the housing market without the bank of mum and dad. How it is virtually impossible to rent, save a mortgage, and then actually buy a property without placing yourself in housing stress.
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NRAS July adoption day to go ahead

Northern Rivers Animal Services Inc are hoping the sun will be out for their monthly adoption day on Saturday 4 July at the NRAS Rescue Shelter in Ballina.
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Help raise funds for Our Kids with Tutu Day

Northern Rivers locals are once again being encouraged to swap business attire, school uniforms, team shirts and everyday clothes for something a little more colourful by wearing a tutu on Friday 31 July to help raise funds for Our Kids.
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Mandy Nolan

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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Vagina-Maxxing

It’s a thing. It popped into my newsfeed as a story. I had to click. I mean, what new vagina fashion has come into play. Maxxing? Is this some new big vagina trend? Are our vaginas now not ‘big’ enough? Are we trying to create a spare room in our womb?
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General Interest

National NewsThe Echo - 0

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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National NewsAslan Shand - 0

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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The Roast returns!

A sold-out show. A two-minute standing ovation. Melia Naughton returns for an encore performance of Amalfi Roast.
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A Church for All People

Celebrating its tenth year, the Brunswick Picture House personifies ‘A Church for All People’, in its packed, eclectic and biggest ever program. The next few weeks and months bring a throng of music superstars, a gang of Australia’s hottest comedians, and plenty of jaw-dropping burlesque beauties to blow your minds.
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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

Man in court today after alleged pursuit near Kingscliff

A man will face court today after an alleged pursuit in December last year.
The Echo - 0
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Byron Echo

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Vagina-Maxxing

It’s a thing. It popped into my newsfeed as a story. I had to click. I mean, what new vagina fashion has come into play. Maxxing? Is this some new big vagina trend? Are our vaginas now not ‘big’ enough? Are we trying to create a spare room in our womb?
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Byron Echo

When it comes to real estate, everyone can use an advocate

With 45 years combined experience across both sales and property management, husband and wife team Mark and Michelle Errichiello have recently moved to the Northern Rivers and teamed up with Byron Property Search to provide advocacy services for people looking to buy or sell across the region.
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It’s investors who are causing the housing shortage

Aslan Shand - 0
For years, people have been talking about how high house prices are, how you can’t get into the housing market without the bank of mum and dad. How it is virtually impossible to rent, save a mortgage, and then actually buy a property without placing yourself in housing stress.
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National News

Youth internship program inspiring new volunteers

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Students gaining practical emergency response skills while helping build the next generation of volunteers has been the focus of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Youth Internship Programs across the state during this school term.
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Local News

NRAS July adoption day to go ahead

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Northern Rivers Animal Services Inc are hoping the sun will be out for their monthly adoption day on Saturday 4 July at the NRAS Rescue Shelter in Ballina.
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Letters

Sustainable infrastructure

Byron Echo Annie Radermacher, Brunswick Heads - 0
I attended the last Byron Council meeting – thanks to the community members who were able to come. The frustration...
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Aged care

Byron Echo Liz McCall and Cherie Mincham - 0
The Byron Central Hospital (BCH) branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) would like to express our...
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Cartoons of the week – 24 June, 2026

Cartoons The Echo - 0
The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, send us your epistles.
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Booyong Abattoir II

Letters Sean Houlahan, Booyong - 0
The ongoing discussion surrounding the Booyong Abattoir is about more than a single DA application. It raises broader questions...
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Mullum water supply, a new twist

Byron Echo Ben Fawcett, Wilsons Creek - 0
Debates on the future of Mullumbimby’s water supply took a new twist at Council’s meeting on 18 June. The latest...
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Economics of rail trail

Letters Louise Doran, Ocean Shores - 0
Byron Shire and the North Coast is one of the fastest-growing regions on NSW’s east coast with millions of...
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Local News

57 Station St, Mullumbimby amended DA on public exhibition

The development application (DA 10.2025.212.1) for the carpark at 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby is now back on exhibition for eight weeks from 22 June.
Local News Aslan Shand - 0
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Tweed Water Alliance and the future of the region’s water

Community concern about large-scale water extraction in a quiet rural area, the use of heavy vehicle trucking on narrow, winding, country roads and unsustainable one-use bottling led to the formation of Tweed Water Alliance.
Local News Pamela Veness, Tweed Water Alliance - 0
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Monk’s meditation and ceremonies return to Crystal Castle

During the Gyuto Monks’ stay they will conduct daily programs from 10.30am to 4.30pm which include meditation, multiphonic chanting, Buddhist talks, tantric art classes, and empowerment ceremonies, all included in the general admission price to Crystal Castle precinct.
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Man in court today after alleged pursuit near Kingscliff

A man will face court today after an alleged pursuit in December last year.
Local News The Echo - 0
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Current Print Edition

Byron Shire Echo issue 41.02 – June 24, 2026

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Byron Echo

Mullum water supply, a new twist

Debates on the future of Mullumbimby’s water supply took...
Ben Fawcett, Wilsons Creek - 0
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The Good Life

Highwayman’s Winter Whisky Feast

Highwayman’s Dan Woolley has been working with whisky for...
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Local News

Mullum CWA raises $900 for Cancer Council

Each year Mullumbimby CWA supports the Cancer Council with a Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser. This year they decided to change things up a bit and have a soup lunch and raffles.
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The Good Life

Local farming legend retires after 23 years

Thursday, 25 June marks the end of an era...
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Sport

Byron’s Winter Whales raise $43,000

Byron Echo The Echo - 0
The Byron Bay Winter Whales (BBWW) took to the ocean for the 39th time this year on the first Sunday of May and raised $43,000 for local organisations and charities.
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Men’s XV: Byron Shire Rebels vs Lismore

Byron Echo Hywel David - 0
The Rebels Men’s XV put in a dominant attacking display of rugby to see...
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NSW Golf Croquet State Championships to be hosted in the Northern Rivers

Byron Echo The Echo - 0
Ballina Cherry Street, Byron Bay, and Lismore croquet clubs region will once again host...
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Byron Shire Rebels gutsy efforts

Byron Echo Hywel David - 0
A day of contrasting rugby fortunes for the Rebels at Ballina, with the Men’s...
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Good Life

Handcrafted delicious French pastries at Mullum Farmers Markets

The Good Life The Echo - 0
Allie Godfrey A taste of France has arrived at the Mullumbimby Farmers Market, with local...
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Local farming legend retires after 23 years

The Good Life The Echo - 0
Thursday, 25 June marks the end of an era for local farmer Kenrick Riley...
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Highwayman’s Winter Whisky Feast

The Good Life The Echo - 0
Highwayman’s Dan Woolley has been working with whisky for over 20 years, and started...
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Burn After Dark: Three Blue Ducks

The Good Life The Echo - 0
Following a sold-out debut in 2025, Burn After Dark returns to Three Blue Ducks...
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Conservationists welcome carbon credit scheme to protect forests

Today’s release of the government’s proposed Improved Native Forest Method, which allows governments to claim carbon credits in return for stopping logging has been welcomed by the North East Forest Alliance and North Coast Environment Council as "providing a way to end native forest logging on public land".
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Local News

It’s investors who are causing the housing shortage

For years, people have been talking about how high house prices are, how you can’t get into the housing market without the bank of mum and dad. How it is virtually impossible to rent, save a mortgage, and then actually buy a property without placing yourself in housing stress.
Aslan Shand - 0
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Local News

Council backs $100,000 Easter coordinator despite budget concerns

Byron Shire Council has voted to spend $100,000 on coordinating Easter activities next year, despite unresolved questions about where the money will come from and growing concern over Council’s financial position.
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