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Ballina Shire Council’s special rate variation approved

Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Ballina Shire Council's application to increase its general income through a permanent special variation (SV) of 26.25% [in rates] over four years, from 2026-27 to 2029-30.

Drugs: a health problem needing law reform

The 2024 Penington Institute’s Annual Overdose Report stated that, ‘in 2022 there were 2,356 drug-induced deaths in Australia, equating to approximately six lives needlessly lost each day’.

Fund set up to help Chase Goldstraw’s family after tragedy

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the family of a young father recently killed in a truck accident in Tweed Heads.

Greens from The Farm are flourshing

At the heart of a thriving market garden is timing, soil health, and a deep connection to the seasons...

Minimum requirements were never meant to be aspirations

The Echo’s recent report (2 May) on Cr Elia Hauge’s proposal for a community assessment panel for the old Mullumbimby Hospital site contained a sentence that deserves more than a passing read.

Kayakers rescued after being stranded on offshore rock near Byron Bay

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Brunswick battled darkness and deteriorating conditions overnight to save three men stranded on Cocked Hat Rock, part of the Three Sisters south of Byron Bay.

Don’t miss Áine Tyrrell and DOBBY live at Brunswick Heads on November 17.

Don’t miss Áine Tyrrell and DOBBY live at Brunswick Heads on November 17. This isn’t just a show; it’s a statement. Join in an unforgettable night of music, storytelling, and connection.

Áine Tyrrell, renowned for her inspiring and thought-provoking artistry, is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who stands out as an unmissable live act. Unwilling to be pigeonholed by the music industry’s narrow scope of Irish Folk, Áine is carving a path all her own, steadfastly defining her genre as ‘Irish as fuck’. Her performances seamlessly flow from soulful Irish songs, the strumming of acoustic guitars, her resonant vocals, to the rhythmic beats of spoken word and hip hop, all fueled by her undeniable passion.

DOBBY, a multi-talented Filipino and Aboriginal musician from Murrawarri and Ngemba land of Weilmoringle and Brewarrina NSW, is renowned for his dynamic performances as a rapper, drummer, and composer. Winning accolades like the best video for ‘I Can’t Breathe’ at the 2020 FBi SMAC Awards, this anthem resonates at Australia’s Bla(c)k Lives Matter protests and educational institutions. Known as the 2018 ‘BIGSOUND buzz act’, DOBBY has left international audiences in awe, making waves at events like The Great Escape, UK, and Reeperbahn Festival, Germany.

Áine Tyrrell and DOBBY are back to recreate the magic that lit up Splendour in the Grass in July, a performance that brimmed with truth, power, love, and fire. 

See this great show at 7pm, Friday, November 17 at Brunswick Picture House.

Tickets: https://ainetyrrell.com/tour.

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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.