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Plastic not so fantastic

There is nothing healthier than drinking some water – or so I’ve always told my kids. It doesn’t contain sugar or colour additives – as one person used to tell us as children, ‘it’s sky juice’! What could be better?

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Where do I start. Where does it end?

There is so much happening in the always enthralling intersection of law and politics that it is hard to know where to start. I will stop my head spinning and focus on just five.

Music comes to Mullum this weekend!

Wild Rocket blast into Mullum as Mullum Roots Festival lights up the town this coming weekend. Three venues around Mullum will host music, while songwriting workshops will happen at the Drill Hall Theatre on Sunday.

Byron floodplain

The current hardships facing Byron communities seem to reflect global power relations. Trump’s vision for humanity is ‘might is right’...

Savour The Tweed returns 12-25 Oct

An ambitious lineup of gourmet delights, inspired events, thought provoking discussions and creative collaborations will again entice food lovers to Tweed Shire this October.

Screen industry leaders to converge in Lennox Head

Film-maker advocacy group, Screenworks, has revealed the first speaker line-up for Regional to Global Screen Forum 2026, which will be held in Lennox Head on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September.

Solar and batteries for every public school in NSW?

Parents for Climate, Future Ready Schools, and the NSW/ACT Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has welcomed a motion passed at the NSW Labor Conference on the weekend calling for a comprehensive rollout of solar generation and battery storage at every public school and early learning centre in New South Wales.

Recruitment for LLS boards closes on Tuesday, 30 August.

Local Land Services (LLS) is one of the means that governments use to manage and direct how local land is utilised and managed and they are currently looking for locals to join their 11 regional boards. 

‘Our board members bring local views and experience to the table to help guide the strategic future of Local Land Services, helping to improve sustainable land and natural resource management for our customers and the environment,’ they stated in a media release this morning. 

‘Our board members bring a wealth of knowledge and ideas to our regional teams and help shape the priorities and goals for each region,’ said Steve Orr, LLS Chief Executive Officer.

‘We respect the experience and vision of our boards to help us innovate and deliver real outcomes for our landholders, and we are always keen to get new perspectives.

‘We understand the diversity of our boards need to reflect our modern industries and communities, so are encouraging anyone who is passionate about growing their community to apply before 30 August 2022.’

You can apply online via www.lls.nsw.gov.au/board-recruitment.

Local Land Services is currently looking for 23 ministerially appointed board members, including the Chair of the South East Board. Ideally all candidates will be over 18 and reside in the region they are applying for.

The North Coast board is currently looking for two members to join their LLS board and there are also positions available as listed:

  • Central Tablelands – 2 Board Members
  • Central West – 2 Board Members
  • Greater Sydney – 2 Board Members
  • Hunter – 2 Board Members
  • Murray – 2 Board Members
  • North Coast – 2 Board Members
  • Northern Tablelands – 2 Board Members 
  • North West – 2 Board Members 
  • Riverina – 2 Board Members  
  • South East – 1 Chair, 2 Board Members 
  • Western – 2 Board Members        

If you want to know more, download the information pack via www.lls.nsw.gov.au/board-recruitment or call our team on 1300 795 299. Hurry, recruitment closes on Tuesday, 30 August.



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Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

Police say a man will face court today, charged after 12 windows were allegedly smashed in Ballina last night.   Police say, 'About 10.35pm (Thursday 9 July 2026), police were called to Martin Street following reports of a man smashing windows'.

Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

With a government agency now investigating the alleged clear felling of natives on a large private block in Lennox Head, Ballina Greens councillor Kiri Dicker has told The Echo that contractors were felling trees all morning, ‘trying to get the job done’.

Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

Police say a 20-year-old Ocean Shores man is behind bars (refused bail) and will face court in Tweed Heads Local Court on 18 September, charged with advocating terrorism.  

Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.