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June 3, 2026

Grateful tower destroyed

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Advocates and civil society organisations call to drop the charges against Herzog protestors

In an open letter to the NSW Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Police, and Commissioner of Police, advocates and civil society organisations have called for the charges to be dropped against people protesting against the visit of the President of Israel on 9 February 2026.

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Australian classic comes to Byron Theatre

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Byron Bay-based hydrofoil company awarded ‘Best of the Best’

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Rosina Mihajlovic, Ocean Shores

Herewith my response to David Heilpern’s opinion piece in The Echo of 30 March.

I can understand his frustrations at having to leave his car in the floods and with the lack of WiFi in Mullum for a few days. It was not an easy time all round for the residents of Mullumbimby. However, I was so grateful to learn about the destruction of the 5G tower.

How dare they hide behind the flooding disaster and install this behind people’s backs when they know that the majority of residents in the area are against it!

I’d like to extend heartfelt thanks to the bravery and gumption of those who did this deed.



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Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 3 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.

Stout Blackout Blowout at Earth Beer

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