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July 15, 2026

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Organic produce sharing

I would like to thank all the kind people putting their excess citrus out the front of their houses....

Other News

Byron Bay High are Mock Trial champions

Byron Bay High School’s Mock Trial team achieved a rare trifecta as their debut as a formidable legal team in the Southern Cross University (SCU) Mock Trial competition. 

Myocum Road road patching starts soon

Byron Council say they are about to start a major program of heavy patching on Myocum Road later this month.

Backup plans

We carry a spare tyre in the car in case the unexpected and unpredictable happens. Byron Council needs to consider...

Here she comes

Tiffany Grace is a 22-year-old Brisbane-based singer/songwriter/guitarist. Her original songs are deep, uplifting, and relatable, with an acoustic, pop-country feel that are getting attention worldwide.

Byron Shire Rebels men’s XV vs Lismore on Ladies Day

The Rebels men’s XV made the trip to Lismore Rugby Park on Ladies Day and delivered a commanding 38-17 victory.

Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.

Thanks to The Echo for publishing Jo Immig’s article on Trump [Echo page 10, 8/4/26].

Using the model of coercive control to describe the ageing, dementia-ridden, abusive, lying traits of America’s leader hit the nail on the head.

Putting the spotlight on Byron’s people and community assets gave an insight into a way forward.

And, oh dear, last time it was ‘Pouches’ for ‘Pooches’, this time it’s ‘Teady bear’ for ‘Teddy bear’ [Local News, P4]. Maybe next week we’ll see the headline, ‘Kats with their Kute Cittens at Bryon Primery Scool?’

I look forward to it!

Raphael Cass, Byron Bay



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Gulgan Village meeting

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Blow up the pokies

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Mandy’s column

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Emergency 000

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