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July 14, 2026

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Tweed harbour foreshore to bet a revamp

Jack Evans Boat Harbour foreshore is set to be upgraded, Local NSW Tweed MP, Geoff Provest says.

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Ev King-Prime opened the first art gallery in Byron and helped develop the nascent visual arts scene on the North Coast.

Tweed harbour foreshore to bet a revamp

Jack Evans Boat Harbour foreshore is set to be upgraded, Local NSW Tweed MP, Geoff Provest says.

New flood maps could reshape development across Byron Shire

New flood mapping covering much of the Byron Shire could affect future development controls, with a major new study recommending that planning decisions be based on whichever flood source – river flooding or overland flow – produces the highest flood level.

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'.

Cartoons of the week – 8 July, 2026

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Sign up for Mullum’s Chinny Charge race

Ready to race up the mountain? That’s right, the Chinny Charge is open for registration for runners and walkers who want to take the once a year chance to race and stroll up the mountain.

Reflections Holiday Park Brunswick Heads. Photo Sean O’Meara

With Council and NSW-run corporation, Reflections, sharing responsibilities around management of Brunswick Heads public toilets, parks and playground equipment, The Echo asked Reflections who manages what, and what improvement schedules are in place.

A Reflections spokesperson replied, ‘Byron Shire Council cleans the bathrooms daily, and Reflections completes any identified maintenance. Reflections engages a contractor to inspect the facility fortnightly and repair as needed’. 

‘Reflections and Council work together to address all issues promptly to ensure the bathrooms are always clean and available to the public’.

The Echo also asked, ‘Is there any schedule available for improvements to Reflections managed facilities?’

The spokesperson replied, ‘Reflections completed a major refurbishment of the public bathrooms in Banner Park, Terrace Park and Torakina in 2021, part of a broader group of projects that were successfully funded by a NSW government grant along with a contribution from Reflections’. 

‘These projects have added a range of much-needed improvements to the area including the new playground at Banner Park and repairs to the rock revetment wall along Banner Park and Terrace Reserve and improved access into the river’.  

‘Reflections is actively looking for grant or partnership opportunity to assist in funding upgrade works to the Reserves’.



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