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Funding boost for NORPA’s new home at The Joinery

NORPA has secured $944,724 in Australian government funding to progress The Joinery, taking the ambitious project a significant step closer to becoming a flood-resilient cultural, creative and community hub for Lismore and the wider Northern Rivers.
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Raising the Bar launches in Lismore next year

Lismore City Council and the University Centre for Rural Health at the University of Sydney have announced a new partnership to bring the globally acclaimed Raising the Bar program to the Northern Rivers.
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Richmond RiverFest returns on World Rivers Day

The Richmond River will comes alive with a month-long celebration of culture, community, and Country as Ballina will celebrate Richmond RiverFest 2026 from September 27 to October 24.
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Regional to Global brings movers and shakers of the screen industry to Lennox Head

When around 300 screen practitioners gathered at Lennox Head last week for ScreenWorks' two-day Regional to Global Screen Forum, the setting was half the story. Here was a serious industry conversation happening a long way from Sydney or Melbourne, and after many successful years, nobody was treating that as a novelty.
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No bird flu so far in the Byron Shire

Byron Shire Council has issued a statement in regards to the ongoing threat of bird flu to animals and birds in the region.
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Mandy Nolan

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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.
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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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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?
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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.
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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

Funding boost for NORPA’s new home at The Joinery

NORPA has secured $944,724 in Australian government funding to progress The Joinery, taking the ambitious project a significant step closer to becoming a flood-resilient cultural, creative and community hub for Lismore and the wider Northern Rivers.
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Editorial

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.
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Articles & Columns

Angry energy, from digital duty of care to forests

The government's draft bill for a new approach to online safety is currently up for public discussion, and various people are getting hot under the collar about it, particularly those whose political and business model relies on Australians being as angry as possible.
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More than 9 in 10 people on JobSeeker struggling to afford food

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New research from the Australian Council of Social Service shows people receiving income support payments are going without food, struggling to afford rent and cutting themselves off from friends and family amid rising unemployment.
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Local News

Richmond RiverFest returns on World Rivers Day

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The Richmond River will comes alive with a month-long celebration of culture, community, and Country as Ballina will celebrate Richmond RiverFest 2026 from September 27 to October 24.
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Local News

Regional to Global brings movers and shakers of the screen industry to Lennox Head

David Lowe - 0
When around 300 screen practitioners gathered at Lennox Head last week for ScreenWorks' two-day Regional to Global Screen Forum, the setting was half the story. Here was a serious industry conversation happening a long way from Sydney or Melbourne, and after many successful years, nobody was treating that as a novelty.
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Letters

New poverty class

Letters Terry Hand, Mullumbimby - 0
If George Orwell was with us today he wouldn’t be mingling with Wigan miners and Parisian plongeurs for his...
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Education and Jonny O’Brien

Byron Echo Rod Conder, Alstonville - 0
More reckless criticism of the education in schools. As an ex-teacher I find these extremist comments about teachers being...
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The brumbies

Byron Echo David Rainbow, Mullumbimby - 0
Although the killing, the massacring of Australia’s brumbies in the Kosciuszko National Park is being done for presented environmental...
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Rates rise II

Byron Echo Juergen Klein, Mullumbimby - 0
Is Byron Shire Council (BSC) actually serious about ‘affordable housing’? Looking at their rates policy, I have to say...
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Dear Mr/Ms Developer

Byron Echo Riley Reynolds, Byron Bay - 0
Mr/Ms Developer, The people in our community are a creative, intelligent bunch who understand Byron is about so much more...
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Trains on tracks

Byron Echo Roger Seccombe, Ballina - 0
Why, Cate Coorey? (Letters, 27 August) ‘why the Northern Rivers community is expected to accept that it never...
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Local News

E-bikes: ‘seize and destroy’

On August 21, 2026, amendments to the Road Transport Act 2013 became enforceable; allowing illegal, modified or high-powered e-bikes, other non-registerable motor vehicles, and unregistered registerable vehicles, used in public places, to be seized and destroyed.
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Gulgan Village heads back to Council after public submissions

Plans for a new village of up to 550 homes between Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby are set to take another significant step forward, with Byron councillors being asked to back the Gulgan Village rezoning following months of public consultation.
Local News Paul Bibby - 0
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Regional to Global brings movers and shakers of the screen industry to Lennox Head

When around 300 screen practitioners gathered at Lennox Head last week for ScreenWorks' two-day Regional to Global Screen Forum, the setting was half the story. Here was a serious industry conversation happening a long way from Sydney or Melbourne, and after many successful years, nobody was treating that as a novelty.
Local News David Lowe - 0
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Fruitopia bringing colour to Lismore this Sunday

There will be dogs, hats, upcycled couture and a fair chance of some gloriously questionable talent when Tropical Fruits takes over Lismore Showground for Fruitopia this Sunday.
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Current Print Edition

Byron Shire Echo issue 41.13 – September 9, 2026

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Local News

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.
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The 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...
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Local News

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.
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Editorial

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.
Aslan Shand - 0
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Sport

Chris Graham recognised for his service to golf

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Chris Graham was presented with his ten-year service award by the North Coast Academy...
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Regional tennis camp comes to Mullumbimby

Byron Echo Aslan Shand - 0
Aslan Shand Young women and girls across regional NSW were recently given the opportunity to...
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Red Devils claim grand final glory

Local News The Echo - 0
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.
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Mullum wins the grand final in Lismore

Byron Echo Mark Quinn - 0
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.
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Good Life

Young growers shine at Mullum Farmers Market’s ‘Grow Your Own Lunchbox Challenge’

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Allie Godfrey Local school kids proved just how exciting growing and cooking your own food...
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In The Pink is now … PINK

The Good Life The Echo - 0
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’.
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School lunchbox inspiration

The Good Life Allie Godfrey - 0
Forget the soggy sandwich and packaged snack – some of our local school kids are showing us just how exciting a healthy lunchbox can be.
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No food fraud at the farmers’ market

The Good Life The Echo - 0
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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Local News

63 patients stuck in Northern Rivers hospitals waiting for care

More than 60 hospital beds across the Northern Rivers are being occupied by patients who are medically ready to leave but cannot access aged care or NDIS support, according to new NSW Government figures.
Paul Bibby - 0
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Local News

$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.
The Echo - 0
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Local News

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.
The Echo - 0
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