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Appeal to locate teen missing near Lismore

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from The Channon, north of Lismore.

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Rail trail funding 2

No rail trail funding. As usual, the local federal Labor member for Richmond, Justine Elliot and the local state...

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Saying Goodbye to a Very Handsome Man

Last week an old friend of mine died. His name was Gary Cook. We met here in Byron Bay, when I was 23. He would have been in his early 30s. He was handsome. And funny. And weird. And self-involved. He used to come to Ringos, where I worked as a waitress. He’d sing to himself, bludge cigarettes, and shine up the serviette holder. He loved looking at himself. He’d laugh and say, ‘God, I’m a handsome man,’ and then he’d laugh this really infectious laugh

Flood-impacted homeowners get an extension on assistance

Flood-impacted homeowners across the Northern Rivers and Central West will have more time to make decisions to raise or retrofit homes, says the NSW government, with an  extension to the Resilient Homes Program timelines announced.

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.

Agency over AI

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

Appeal to locate teen missing near Lismore

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from The Channon, north of Lismore.

Couch Wizard

Get ready to ride the wave of music at the Youth Concert – Surf Trash! On Thursday, 14 September from 6.30pm at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre, there will be an unforgettable night of pure energy and talent.

The event boasts an epic line-up featuring the sun-bleached sounds of Surf Trash, the melodic, hard-hitting tunes of Couch Wizard, and the psych-rock beats of Puff.

Whether you’re a fan of punk rock, indie vibes, or just looking to discover some amazing new music, this concert is the place to be!

Grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to rock out to the most exciting local bands in town.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to support our talented youth and immerse yourself in a night of pure musical magic.

This is a free event but you must register for tickets through Eventbrite. www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-concert-surf-trash-tickets-674905850567.



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Historic Native Title determination honoured with artwork purchase by Byron Council

Byron Shire Council says it has bought the artwork, Holding Strong, in honour of historic 2019 Arakwal Native Title determination.

Two arrested after man dies

A man and woman have been arrested after a man died in Tweed Heads on Saturday morning.

What lies beneath – AUKUS grows murkier

Senate Estimates descended into 'Yes Minister' territory last week when the vexed subject of AUKUS came up, following the revelation from deputy PM and defence minister Richard Marles that Australia's best case scenario was now that we would receive three second-hand submarines from the USA during the transition stage of this very expensive project, possibly between 2032 and 2038.

Flood-free land and houses hit the market for Lismore buyback residents

In what the government has described as a step forward for the region’s housing recovery, flood-affected homeowners will get the first opportunity to buy into Goonellabah’s Mount Pleasant estate.