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June 7, 2026

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Aussie MPs celebrate World Bicycle Day

The leaders of the Parliamentary Friends of Cycling have joined in front of Parliament House in Canberra to celebrate the United Nations’ World Bicycle Day.

Nazi ideology crack down sees fines of up to $11,000

Reforms that crack down on conduct which indicates support for Nazi ideology has passed NSW parliament.

Earth to stars

Is the world we live in, more than what we understand? Theories challenge the known facts, so does any...

Push to slow traffic outside Coorabell Hall

The campaign to slow traffic on the short stretch of Coolamon Scenic Drive outside Coorabell Hall is gradually gathering momentum, with Byron Council supporting a lower speed limit despite advice the road may not meet state criteria.

Agency over AI

Albert Einstein said, ‘I don’t know what World War III will be fought with… but World War IV will...

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.

Another election, another hiding for the conservatives. How much humiliation does it take for these drongos to finally get the message? They are out of touch, out of integrity, out of competency, out of intelligence and certainly now, out of here.

The Labor Party is now in power in every mainland state. Labor, as always after a concervative government, is faced with a massive mess to clean up in a world that is now facing major climate, energy and social problems.

After every defeat, elements of the ratbag right slip further into denial and attack and blame the very people in their own parties who are actually trying to lead their intellectually deficient comrades out of the political wilderness.

The Labor Party’s NSW victory was history-making, the losses suffered in the disastrous 2011 election were redeemed, and many of the swings, even in safe Coalition seats, were truly massive. The seats the Liberals did manage to hold onto now so marginal that at the next election, in four years, a massive effort will be required to hold onto them.

Credit must be given to our new Premier, Chris Minns, for not only winning, and along with outgoing Premier, Dominic Perrottet, for running clean campaigns based solely on political issues. 

Keith Duncan, Pimlico

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Marooned yacht on rocks near Ballina

A local photographer has shot a marooned yacht at Flat Rock, in Ballina Shire. It's the second boat to be washed ashore in recent months

Echo celebrates 40 with awards night tomorrow

Tickets are selling fast! Come join a fun-filled night of community celebration – This Saturday (tomorrow) The Echo is set to mark its 40th year in style with a ’30s swing-era style party and community awards night featuring the dynamic sounds of the Melbourne Ska Orchestra.

Author Tristan Bancks follows up with Two Wolves sequel

Local author Tristan Bancks launched his new book for readers 10+, Raised By Wolves, at Byron Book Room last night (Thursday 4 June).

Lismore City Council recognised for environmental leadership at LG awards

Lismore City Council has been recognised for outstanding achievement in environmental leadership, resilience and community infrastructure at the 2026 LG Professionals NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.