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Local NewsThe Echo - October 28, 20260

Bangalow bridge repair still awaiting final design

More than nine months after fire damaged Bangalow’s Byron Creek Bridge, Byron Shire Council has yet to choose a repair design that would allow heavier vehicles to use the crossing again.

Local NewsThe Echo - October 28, 20260

Banjo meets electronics for Lismore gallery’s Noisy Hour

Keeping quiet is usually part of the deal when visiting an art gallery. Tomorrow, Lismore Regional Gallery is inviting a former Gerling musician and a banjo player to make some noise.

Local NewsAslan Shand - October 28, 20260

57 Station Street approved

Last Thursday, 22 October, the Northern Regional Planning Panel unanimously approved the amended 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby development application by Landcom on the Byron Shire Council (BSC) owned site.

Local NewsThe Echo - October 28, 20260

Burringbar character controls adopted as council pursues lower height limit

Tweed Shire Council has adopted planning controls to guide future development in Burringbar’s village centre and agreed to pursue a reduction in its maximum building height from 13.6 metres to nine metres.

Local NewsThe Echo - October 28, 20260

Farm-worker housing and micro-abattoirs emerge as Byron agriculture priorities

Farm-worker housing, better access to farmland and small-scale abattoirs have emerged as priorities in a Byron Council survey examining how to support local agriculture.

Mandy Nolan

Byron EchoMandy Nolan - October 28, 20260

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: It stops with Helen

The horrendous and shocking violence experienced by MP for Indi, Helen Haines has shown us, in technicolour, that public life is not safe. Helen is known for her moderate approach, her lack of affiliation with party politics and her deep commitment to community.

General Interest

National NewsThe Echo - March 5, 20260

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.

National NewsAslan Shand - September 16, 20250

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.

National NewsEve Jeffery - July 25, 20252

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

Entertainment NewsThe Echo - October 20, 20260

Wanderlust come to Mullum

Wanderlust invites the community to a magical evening celebrating connection and conscious living at the Wanderlust Night Market.

Local NewsThe Echo - October 20, 20260

Music overtones at Byron Bay International Film Festival

From the extraordinary life and legacy of Marianne Faithfull to the raw energy of Australia’s 1995 Summersault tour, a larrikin road trip through the Australian bush and the next generation of music video makers, music runs through this year’s Byron Bay International Film Festival.

Retrospective

Articles & ColumnsDavid Lovejoy - August 16, 20181

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.

Local News

Bangalow bridge repair still awaiting final design

More than nine months after fire damaged Bangalow’s Byron Creek Bridge, Byron Shire Council has yet to choose a repair design that would allow heavier vehicles to use the crossing again.

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The alchemy of suffering

There is alchemy in the crucible of suffering, if you can surrender to it. I don’t say this glibly and acknowledge the scale of suffering many beings endure is unimaginable.

Jo Immig - October 22, 2026 0

Editorial

Editorial – The rise of the machines

When the last switchboard operator became extinct and the filing assistant closed the cabinet for the last time to join the lamplighters and ratcatchers we were, perhaps, mollified with the knowledge that newer, more interesting careers would open up before us.

Ewan Willis - October 23, 2026 0

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Banjo meets electronics for Lismore gallery’s Noisy Hour

The Echo - October 28, 2026 0

Keeping quiet is usually part of the deal when visiting an art gallery. Tomorrow, Lismore Regional Gallery is inviting a former Gerling musician and a banjo player to make some noise.

Local News

57 Station Street approved

Aslan Shand - October 28, 2026 0

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Burringbar character controls adopted as council pursues lower height limit

The Echo - October 28, 2026 0

Ballina to Atlantis

Letters C & C Quick, Rous - October 28, 2026 0

Regarding Ballina Hospital emergency/Ballina Shire Council (Echo, 14 October): Jamie Hoile, what a great letter. A couple of additional...

Cheques exist?

Letters Larry Hoofs - October 28, 2026 0

I received a cheque in the mail (I didn’t know they still existed) from Medicare. It is payment to...

What say on SRV?

Byron Echo Alistair Bell, Byron Bay - October 22, 2026 0

I went online to yoursay.byron.nsw.gov.au/srv to have my say about the looming SRV . If implemented this (35 per cent)...

Hospital action!

Letters Jamie Hoile, Lennox Head - October 28, 2026 0

In the past I have pushed against agencies that denied the avenues to pursue a positive outcome. In the case...

Clifford Street DA conflicts

Letters Kellly Minahan, President, SPCA - October 23, 2026 0

On the question of ‘perceived’ conflicts of interest of the president and secretary of the Suffolk Park Community Association...

Concerns missed

Letters Paul Cholakos, Montecollum - October 28, 2026 0

At Monday’s (19 October) NRPP meeting on 57 Station Street, only three people, including current Cr Swain and Cr...

Trust Council with DA compliance?

The controversial subdivision at 53 McAuleys Lane, Myocum that directs traffic onto the McAuleys Lane and Mullumbimby Road intersection has had a number of the modifications approved – but not all.

Local News Aslan Shand - October 26, 2026 0

57 Station Street approved

Local News Aslan Shand - October 28, 2026 0

Zenith’s last Day of the Dead ceremony

This year will be the last year that Zenith Virago will host the Day of the Dead ceremony in Mullumbimby as she prepares to pass the ceremony on to Kirsty Laing.

Local News Aslan Shand - October 23, 2026 0

Flash flooding advice follows days of heavy Northern Rivers rain

The NSW State Emergency Service has advised Northern Rivers residents to monitor conditions for possible flash flooding after more than 117mm of rain fell at Cape Byron and Ballina Airport over four days, with further falls overnight.

Local News The Echo - October 23, 2026 0

Byron Shire Echo issue 41.20 – October 28, 2026

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The climate crisis is here – what do we do?

As we watch the climate crisis accelerate around us Lismore-based resilience practitioner Dr Jean Renouf and Murwillumbah academic Professor Richard Hil will be joining former Byron Shire councillor Cate Coorey in conversation this Friday.

The Echo - October 22, 2026 0

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Cinema : Meet the future of friendship

In a dystopian future some children are genetically engineered – ‘lifted’ – for enhanced academic ability

The Echo - October 27, 2026 0

Local News

Byron Council won’t lose $2.4m in government funding

The proposed draft changes to NSW’s allocation formula for Financial Assistance Grant funding to local councils that woudl have seen Byron Shire Council lose $2.4m in funding will not go ahead.

Aslan Shand - October 23, 2026 0

Locals heading to Jakarta for a padel

Byron Echo The Echo - October 27, 2026 0

Three Northern Rivers junior tennis players, brothers Miles and Ollie and teammate Frankie, have...

Ballina Dragons conquer the Tweed again

Local News The Echo - October 27, 2026 0

For the second consecutive year, Ballina Dragon Boat Racing Club has won the 21 km 'Three Bridges Long Paddle' in a time of 1 hour 55 minutes 23 seconds.

Wingsuit pilot Chris Geiler is all about speed

Local News Eve Jeffery - October 26, 2026 0

Northern Rivers wingsuit pilot Chris Geiler has returned from the the sixth World Championships in Performance Wingsuit Flying held at Skydive Elsinore in California, with a win in the speed division.

Byron Bay wins Wallace Shield

Local News The Echo - October 19, 2026 0

For the past 63 years Byron Bay and Ballina lady golfers have had a fierce but friendly rivalry for the Wallace Shield. Even COVID couldn't spoil the party, although the competition was played with certain restrictions.

Spring into summer with local Dorper Lamb

The Good Life Allie Godfrey - October 20, 2026 0

As we move from spring into summer, it’s time to fire up the barbecue, enjoy long lunches with family and friends, and make the most of fresh, local produce. I recently spoke with Warren from Boorabe Dorper Lamb about the different cuts of lamb and how to get the best out of them.

Foreshore Italian

The Good Life The Echo - October 20, 2026 0

Foreshore Italian brings the warmth, generosity and simplicity of Italian cooking to Elements of Byron, celebrating the pleasure of good food, fresh ingredients and shared dining experiences.

Berry season is here

The Good Life Allie Godfrey - October 13, 2026 0

Spring is in the air and berries are bursting onto the farmers’ market stalls. Sweet, juicy and packed with goodness, berries are one of those treats that rarely make it all the way home without a few disappearing from the punnet.

New at the Belongil Bistro

The Good Life The Echo - October 13, 2026 0

Set beachside at Belongil, Shannon Bennett’s Belongil Bistro has a new, more approachable menu format, designed for sharing. One of four distinct venues within The Belongil, the Bistro brings produce-driven dining into a setting that feels relaxed, welcoming and distinctly coastal.

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The plan to reduce floods by flooding our local communities

The CSIRO report on flood mitigation in the Richmond River was released in June to enthusiastic proclamations from Lismore business leaders. ‘We must act without delay!’ they urged. ‘The science has spoken!’

Annie Kia - October 26, 2026 0

Entertainment News

Interview with Boy & Bear : acoustic reinvention

Known for their rich harmonies, heartfelt songwriting and uplifting live energy, Boy & Bear will bring a more intimate side of their music to Byron Wellness Festival with beautifully reimagined versions of favourite songs, soulful acoustic arrangements and the kind of shared musical moments that invite you to slow down, breathe and be present.

Eve Jeffery - October 27, 2026 0

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