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November 11, 2026

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Local NewsDavid Lowe - 0

How will mega-dam proposals affect Nimbin and the wider region?

This morning's Lismore Council meeting saw a protest outside from Dam Free Nimbin and heard evidence inside that the proposals for massive flood retention dams designed to protect the Lismore CBD are already causing negative impacts on people upstream.
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Paterson Street grass fire

After various reports from members of the public about an incident at Paterson Street in Byron Bay on the weekend, Fire & Rescue NSW has confirmed that they responded to a Triple 0 call on Sunday evening.
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Mullum show by JD

Echo photographer Jeff Dawson was there to cover the action at the 2026 Mullumbimby Show, which took place 6-8 November at the Mullum Showgrounds.
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Northern Rivers operators win gold in state tourism awards

From the outback to the coast, the state's leading tourism operators have been celebrated for their commitment to exceptional visitor experiences, with Northern Rivers attractions taking out multiple gongs last night in the 2026 NSW Tourism Awards.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

CWA makes bloody good scones and tea!

The humble scone originated in Scotland in the early 16th century. They could be cooked in an open fire,...
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Mandy Nolan

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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Don’t scrape

The arts are an essential industry. We need artists as much as we need accountants. We need dancers as much as we need doctors. We need comedians as much as we need civil engineers. We need filmmakers as much as we need financial planners. We need musicians as much as we need ministers.
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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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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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National NewsEve Jeffery - 2

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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Crooked Colours

Balance leads to bliss. Extracting harmony from the union of seemingly disparate elements, Crooked Colours exist at an elusive crossroads between delicate acoustic instrumentation, evocative vocals, and dancefloor-ready synth transmissions.
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Entertainment NewsThe Echo - 0

It’s a killer

The Killer Queen Experience is Australia’s premier tribute to Queen, delivering a powerhouse two‑hour show packed with the band’s greatest hits and fan‑favourite deep cuts. Formed in 2003, the show has grown from a local Brisbane act into an international touring production, performing across the UK, Europe, Asia, India, and the Pacific.
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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

How will mega-dam proposals affect Nimbin and the wider region?

This morning's Lismore Council meeting saw a protest outside from Dam Free Nimbin and heard evidence inside that the proposals for massive flood retention dams designed to protect the Lismore CBD are already causing negative impacts on people upstream.
David Lowe - 0
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Articles & Columns

Rising Tide win over ANZ

In a considerable victory for people power, the national pressure group Rising Tide and its local Northern Rivers membership has just declared a significant win for the climate.
Param Berg - 0
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Editorial

Editorial – Conceding to the people

We are all familiar with the shortcomings of government. Political leanings aside, who among us has not felt that corruption and lack of accountability exist in government bodies?
Ewan Willis - 0
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Articles & Columns

Rising Tide win over ANZ

Param Berg - 0
In a considerable victory for people power, the national pressure group Rising Tide and its local Northern Rivers membership has just declared a significant win for the climate.
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Local News

Mullum show by JD

Jeff Dawson - 0
Echo photographer Jeff Dawson was there to cover the action at the 2026 Mullumbimby Show, which took place 6-8 November at the Mullum Showgrounds.
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Local News

Northern Rivers operators win gold in state tourism awards

The Echo - 0
From the outback to the coast, the state's leading tourism operators have been celebrated for their commitment to exceptional visitor experiences, with Northern Rivers attractions taking out multiple gongs last night in the 2026 NSW Tourism Awards.
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Letters

Money before trees

Byron Echo Che Hamill-Diehl, Coorabell - 0
Remember back to not long ago when holiday parks were called caravan parks? Families from all walks of life...
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Chumps: certain fools

Byron Echo John Anderson, Coorabell - 0
I noticed in a recent edition of The Echo what I regard as the most enduringly relevant of the...
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Council’s special rates variation

Byron Echo Terry Hand, Mullumbimby - 0
There’s lots of noise about Byron Shire Council’s special rates variation (SRV) proposal, that would be additional to the...
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We are our brains!

Byron Echo Anthony Plesko, Ballina - 0
Our bodies are made up of various systems, organs, components, etc. With the evolution and application of scientific medical,...
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Sentient care

Byron Echo Jo Faith, Newtown - 0
Words can fail one. I am compelled to write and thank all of the remarkable, peaceful activists who maintained...
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‘Go-ahead’ not positive

Byron Echo Rick Franco, Myocum - 0
So the NRPP unanimously approved the controversial 57 Station St development after more than 2,500 signatories were against it. Those...
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Local News

Kinvara centre relocation would allow taller shop-top housing

The planned village centre at Kinvara, west of Lennox Head, would move to flatter land and allow taller shop-top housing under planning changes now open for public comment.
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Jewellery theft leaves Bangalow artists without work to sell before Christmas

Hundreds of handmade jewellery pieces have been stolen from a Bangalow artists’ collective, leaving some members without any work to sell ahead of the crucial Christmas trading period.
Local News Paul Bibby - 0
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Remembrance Day 2026: 11am, 11 November

It is estimated that in WWl there were 20 million dead and 20 million...
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From Spinifex Country to Lismore for a $23,000 art prize

In Michelle Anderson’s Kanpala, circles of red, orange and yellow bring a place in Western Australia’s Spinifex Country into view. It’s a place she returns to often in paint: Kanpa, the Country where her grandmother was born.
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Current Print Edition

Byron Shire Echo issue 41.22 – November 11, 2026

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The Good Life

Azure Bar and Grill unveils a new menu celebrating the flavours of the Northern Rivers

Set within the lush coastal surrounds of Elements of Byron, Azure Bar and Grill has unveiled its new seasonal menu, celebrating exceptional Australian produce, the art of grilling, and the distinctive flavours of the Northern Rivers.
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Local News

Call for Mel Davis to be permanent Byron Public principal

Parents at Byron Bay Public School (BBPS) have started a petition to ask the NSW Department of Education (DOE) to reconsider their decision to replace Acting Principal, Mel Davis, and to allow her to continue permanently as principal.
Aslan Shand - 0
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Byron Echo

Role of the Greens

Recent articles and letters in The Echo have provided...
Boyd Kellner, Newrybar - 0
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Byron Echo

Skating for a cause at Byron Masters Roller Derby

For the second year the Masters Roller Derby Tournament...
The Echo - 0
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Sport

Close game for Kate and Jen in singles championships

Byron Echo The Echo - 0
Brunswick Head Women’s Bowls Club held their annual Club Singles Championship final between Jenny...
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Skating for a cause at Byron Masters Roller Derby

Byron Echo The Echo - 0
For the second year the Masters Roller Derby Tournament will be taking place on...
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Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club youngsters shine

Byron Echo The Echo - 0
Two young members of Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club have delivered outstanding performances...
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Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club youngsters shine

Local News The Echo - 0
Two young members of Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club have delivered outstanding performances at the Paddle NSW State Sprint Championships, held at the Penrith International Regatta Centre over the weekend.
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Good Life

Azure Bar and Grill unveils a new menu celebrating the flavours of the Northern Rivers

The Good Life The Echo - 0
Set within the lush coastal surrounds of Elements of Byron, Azure Bar and Grill has unveiled its new seasonal menu, celebrating exceptional Australian produce, the art of grilling, and the distinctive flavours of the Northern Rivers.
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A quick and tasty Middle Eastern-inspired meal from Baraka Foods

The Good Life Allie Godfrey - 0
Looking for a quick, tasty and wholesome meal that doesn’t involve spending hours in the kitchen? A delicious Middle Eastern-inspired falafel plate could be just the ticket.
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A new season on the plate at The Imperial Hotel

The Good Life The Echo - 0
As summer approaches, the Imperial Hotel in Murwillumbah has once again let the seasons shape what’s on the plate.
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Stone fruit season has arrived!

The Good Life The Echo - 0
There’s something special about biting into a perfectly ripe peach or nectarine, with juice running down your chin and the taste of summer in every mouthful. Stone fruit season is now underway, and local grower Rajesh Kumar is bringing a beautiful selection of fresh fruit to the farmers’ markets.
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Local News

Call for Mel Davis to be permanent Byron Public principal

Parents at Byron Bay Public School (BBPS) have started a petition to ask the NSW Department of Education (DOE) to reconsider their decision to replace Acting Principal, Mel Davis, and to allow her to continue permanently as principal.
Aslan Shand - 0
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Articles & Columns

What does the US blue tsunami mean for us?

In a stunning repudiation of Donald Trump and the Republican Party he remade in his image, US voters have chosen alternative candidates across the country in midterm elections.
David Lowe - 0
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Byron Echo

Council’s special rates variation

There’s lots of noise about Byron Shire Council’s special...
Terry Hand, Mullumbimby - 0
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