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Casino Suspension Bridge opens

Minister For Small Business, Recovery and North Coast Janelle Saffin joined Mayor Robert Mustow and Member for Page Kevin Hogan to officially opening the Casino Suspension Bridge today (Saturday).
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Savour The Tweed returns, 22 October

Food and drink event, Savour The Tweed, returns to excite tastebuds this spring, from Wednesday 22 October to Sunday 26 October.
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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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Charge dismissed for activist hindering coal exports

An activist who came to national attention after being punched by a police officer while protesting, has had an anti-protest charge dismissed in court today.
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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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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

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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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Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 17 June 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.
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Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 10 June 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.
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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

Casino Suspension Bridge opens

Minister For Small Business, Recovery and North Coast Janelle Saffin joined Mayor Robert Mustow and Member for Page Kevin Hogan to officially opening the Casino Suspension Bridge today (Saturday).
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Byron Echo

No man is an island

What is it with billionaires and islands? Donald Trump wants to resurrect the notorious prison island of Alcatraz to house ‘America’s most ruthless and violent offenders’. Perhaps subconsciously he is preparing his future island residence.  The sordid Epstein network is divided into those who did and did not travel to Epstein Island where, undoubtedly, heinous crimes occurred.
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Articles & Columns

Pauline at the Press Club, and on Planet Gina

Last week Australia had a glimpse of what life might be like under Prime Minister Pauline Hanson, via two speeches, one in Canberra and one in Townsville.
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Byron’s Winter Whales raise $43,000

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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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Local News

57 Station St, Mullumbimby amended DA on public exhibition

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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.
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Monk’s meditation and ceremonies return to Crystal Castle

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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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Letters

Iran: honest, sincere

Byron Echo John Scrivener, Main Arm  - 0
When Israel and the US launched their illegal, unprovoked aggression against Iran at the end of February, they unintentionally...
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Booyong Abattoir I

Byron Echo Professor Baden Offord AO, Christopher Macfarlane and John Ryan - 0
We strongly believe that the disturbing Booyong Abattoir is a blight on Byron Shire. The health and wellbeing of the local...
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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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Discursion on ‘reserve’

Letters Robert Podhajsky, Ocean Shores - 0
Reserve is a word with many meanings. What is the Reserve Bank of Australia? Does it have a ‘reserve’? Reserve...
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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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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

Lismore wants a a safe, accessible and long-term home for the Hannah Cabinet

The Hannah Cabinet was created by Lismore master craftsman Geoff Hannah OAM over six-and-a-half years and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most significant pieces of contemporary decorative furniture.
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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.
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A Byron kickback with the Gimelli family

The Gimelli family ran a small Italian restaurant on Jonson Street from about 1995 into the early 2000s. It was a classy joint, ahead of Byron’s culinary curve, serving dishes from every corner of Italy.
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12 winners at Byron Bay Herb Nursery

The Byron Bay Herb Nursery continues to create constructive pathways to achievement with 12 students from Byron Bay Herb Nursery’s disability support program recently graduating with a Certificate II in Horticulture.
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Current Print Edition

Byron Shire Echo issue 41.02 – June 24, 2026

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Oil supplies

They’re playing with our lives when they’re making wars in...
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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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Local News

Ballina big band back with a blast

The Ballina Concert Band will perform a fun-packed set of jazz, blues and New Orleans favourites at a free gig at the Cherry Street Sports Club in Ballina, this Sunday, 28 June, from 2pm to 3pm.
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The Good Life

Handcrafted delicious French pastries at Mullum Farmers Markets

Allie Godfrey A taste of France has arrived at the...
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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

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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

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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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Local News

Putting their money where their mouth and conscience is

Climate action group Rising Tide say they will disrupt business at Tweed City ANZ today, as local long-term customers withdraw their life savings from the bank.
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Letters

Discursion on ‘reserve’

Reserve is a word with many meanings. What is the...
Robert Podhajsky, Ocean Shores - 0
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Local News

Eleven winners at Byron Bay Herb Nursery

The Byron Bay Herb Nursery continues to create constructive pathways to achievement with twelve students from Byron Bay Herb Nursery’s disability support program recently graduating with a Certificate II in Horticulture.
Aslan Shand - 0
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