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How to create peace in the Middle East

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Early childhood educators to receive 15pc pay rise

The federal Labor government says it is investing a further $3.6 billion over the next two years to lock in the historic 15 cent pay rise for early childhood educators.

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Remembering Pete Woolnough with song

It is with great sadness that the community heard the news of the death of Peter Woolnough.

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 17 June 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

Cinema : Tuner – everybody has one hidden talent

From Academy Award-winner, director Daniel Roher (Navalny), comes his first narrative feature, Tuner a gripping crime-drama that follows a piano tuner’s unexpected aptitude for cracking safes.

Leviathans circling

Beyond the froth and bubble of the daily political soap opera, there are some major threats confronting Australia and its government.

Local boxing legend visits Byron Boxing

Kyogle heavyweight, Athol McQueen, who represented Australia at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and famously floored a then-unknown Joe Frazier,...

Free bike track ‘waste of money’

Byron Shire business people who think that spending eye-watering amounts of taxpayers’ money ripping up a multi-billion-dollar train line...

Labor’s Stephen Lawrence MLC and Anthony D’Adam MLC, Labor’s Friends of Palestine, will be speaking about the role of Australia in the Middle East peace process at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre from 6.30pm tonight – Thursday, 14 August.

President of the Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley ALP Branch Chaiy Donati says that, ‘in an era where political caution often mutes moral clarity, these two Labor figures have consistently spoken out.

‘Lawrence and D’Adam have emerged as bold and consistent voices within the ALP – calling for justice for the Palestinian people, an end to occupation, and meaningful sanctions on Israel,’ he told The Echo.

‘As Labor moves to recognise a state of Palestine this September, this forum invites community members into the conversation. What does real solidarity look like? And how can Labor, at both state and federal levels, ensure recognition isn’t merely symbolic, but a step towards a just and lasting peace in the Middle East?

‘Join us for a powerful discussion on values, responsibility, and peace in the Middle East.’



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A bit of fun to raise some funds

Bobby Conn and Molly O’Neil, from Drover (either end) Paul Tansley from Stone & Wood (back) with Damian Farrell from Fletcher St Cottage pulling out his best Ray Charles moves. Join them and plenty of other performers at the 12th Festival of The Stone on Saturday, 20 June

Will council support community participation in MHS development?

This Thursday (today), Byron Shire Council (BSC) will be discussing the establishment of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Byron Shire Council and Homes NSW (HNSW) as well as the potential for a Community Assessment Panel for the old Mullumbimby Hospital site.

Regional Seniors Travel Card to return if coalition win 2027 election

Member for Tweed Geoff Provest (Nationals) says he will bring back the Regional Seniors Travel Card if his government is voted in at the March 2027 election.

AI roll-out

My dad bought a quarter-acre block overlooking Sydney’s Northern Beaches for 400 pounds. That was about eight week’s salary. Mum had her hands full looking...