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NAIDOC celebrations at Byron Apex Park

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Rotunda reopens after restoration

The historic Spinks Park Rotunda has reopened to the community following restoration works, giving residents and visitors another opportunity to enjoy one of Lismore’s most significant riverside public spaces.

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The Common Table sets a place for closer connection in the Northern Rivers

Good food, new company and thoughtful conversation are on the menu when The Common Table launches at Saltbush Bar & Grill in Ballina on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ross Lane flood-resilience works begin ahead of nine-week closure

Construction on a $4.35 million flood-resilience upgrade of Ross Lane at Lennox Head is due to begin today, ahead of a nine-week closure of the busy road later this month.

Golden egg

Maxine Hawker’s letter, (Echo, 16 September) is to be applauded and the exhibited development application (DA) for 3-5 Fingal...

$150,000 up for grabs for Ballina festivals and events

Got an idea for a festival, sporting event or community celebration that could bring Ballina Shire together?

Northern Rivers businesses take home a swag of regional awards

From blueberries and cinemas to post offices and pint-sized businesses, the Northern Rivers business community had plenty to celebrate at this year’s regional awards.

Rotunda reopens after restoration

The historic Spinks Park Rotunda has reopened to the community following restoration works, giving residents and visitors another opportunity to enjoy one of Lismore’s most significant riverside public spaces.

Tiffinay, Shondelle and Tanaya at Wednesday’s NAIDOC celebrations at Byron Apex Park. Singing, dancing, weaving, story telling, bush tucker and face painting.

Affrica-Jade and Jaliriah at Wednesday’s NAIDOC celebrations at Byron Apex Park. Singing, dancing, weaving, story telling, bush tucker and face painting.

 

Rumi, Maddi and Scout at Wednesday’s NAIDOC celebrations at Byron Apex Park. Singing, dancing, weaving, story telling, bush tucker and face painting.



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David Shoebridge takes the helm at a time of crisis

Surprising many inside the party and out, David Shoebridge has been chosen as the new leader of the Australian Greens, with Steph Hodgins-May as deputy.

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Offering daytime dives into a lineup of healing, movement and ceremony practitioners and workshops, all crafted to ground, energise, and bring you back to true balance.

Wallum heathland slashed

As Stage 1 works proceed at the Wallum site, and the sounds of slashers and mulchers ring out across Bayside, local activitsts who have been fighting to save the site from development are raising questions about compliance with the approved plans.

Beware the Thucydides Trap

President Xi Jinping gave a sinister warning to President Trump that would have gone way over his head and baffled his dwindling band of MAGA fanatics.