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June 26, 2026

Hans Lovejoy

In addition to his role as the editor of the Byron Shire Echo since 2010, Hans is an accomplished musician. A graduate of the Canberra School of Music, Hans has played the double bass and electric bass for more than 20 years, in all styles and at most of Australia's premier festivals. See www.hanslovejoy.com for more.
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Police reject LECC recommendations after Ballina DV death investigation

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The time taken to respond to a Ballina domestic violence (DV) incident has been defended by the Counsel to the Commissioner of NSW Police.
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Flood resilient info sessions in Mullum

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Next week, the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) will be hosting an information session in Mullumbimby as part of a series of events across the...
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Police Counsel rejects LECC recommendations around Ballina DV death investigation

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The long-time frame it took to attend a Ballina domestic violence (DV) incident has been defended by the Counsel to the Commissioner of NSW Police.
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Byron’s Badass Women of Business, March 6

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Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce are inviting local women in business to attend a ‘fresh take on International Women’s Day’ with a 'Byron’s Badass...
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Is Byron’s SEP dead?

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Byron Council staff have recommended to withdraw from the Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) trial.
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Regional water at dire risk: NSW Auditor-General

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Water security in rural and regional NSW is in need of urgent investment of at least $1 billion in water infrastructure, according to the latest report by the state’s Auditor-General.
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BayFM offers broadcaster course

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Do you want to be a broadcaster? BayFM Community Radio is running a radio broadcast course, from January 31 till February 21. The course runs over...
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Flood resilient rebuild of Lismore school begins

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The turning of the sod to mark the start of construction on the flood resilient rebuild of Rivers Secondary College Richmond River High Campus was carried out today, with Janelle Saffin, Minister for Recovery and Minister for North Coast and Principal Luke Woodward, taking part.
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North Lismore Plateau housing estate refused in court – again

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A long running court case involving the developers of the North Lismore Plataeu and Lismore City Council was handed down today.
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Concerns raised over protecting large camphors in Tweed Council’s draft DCP

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While camphor laurel is recognised by the NSW Department of Primary Industries as an invasive weed, the Chair of the Far North Coast Branch of the NSW Farmers Association says Tweed Shire Council (TSC) is proposing to protect them while having ‘no plan to remove or control them’.
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Circular economy report released – what’s inside?

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On Friday last week, the Productivity Commission’s (PC) final report on the circular economy was released, which outlines Australia’s ‘opportunities to lift materials productivity and reduce waste’.
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Pursuing of true independence through localisation

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Last week, local activist and author, Helena Norberg-Hodge, celebrated a milestone – her 80th birthday!
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Editorial – Oil is back, baby!

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Which country is next? Quagmires ahoy! Yabbering about his next move is what the 79-year-old US reality TV president loves.
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Editorial – Let’s unpack that court loss for Council (and Mullum residents)

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Mullumbimby residents fought hard for a better outcome than what was proposed by developer Callum Sked on low lying land near the showgrounds. As has...
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Court approves 25 dwellings on flood-prone Mullum land

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A contentious, large development application (DA) for 25 multi-dwellings on flood-prone land next to Mullumbimby Showground will go ahead, after Byron Shire Council lost their second case against developer Callum Sked in court on December 22, 2025.
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Councillor replies over Mullum car park deal

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Former mayor Michael Lyon has ‘taken issue’ with last week’s reporting of the terms of the nonbinding agreement between Council and NSW government development agency Landcom over a much used Mullum carpark.
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Clarence Catchment at risk of mining contamination, says community group

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The Clarence Catchment, an important tributary which runs from the Great Dividing Range to the coast at Yamba/Iluka, is under threat from mining and the NSW Labor government is ignoring calls for its protection, says community group Clarence Catchment Alliance (CCA).
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Mullumbimby’s carpark ‘sold for $1’ for housing

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Freedom of information documents released to The Echo have revealed that Byron Shire Council (BSC) agreed with government development agency Landcom to sell the much-used Mullumbimby car park at 57 Station Street to a yet-to-be confirmed community housing provider (CHP) for $1. Council will also get units under the deal.
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Say hello to the Australian owlet-nightjar

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Have you ever ventured into an open-wooded forest in the Northern Rivers at twilight?
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New Executive Director for Arts Northern Rivers

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Rosie Dennis has been appointed new Executive Director Arts Northern Rivers. In a statement, Arts Northern Rivers said, ‘Rosie brings more than two decades of leadership...
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Screenworks celebrates 25

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Screenworks held their 25th year celebration at the Brunswick Picture House last Monday with some of the industry’s top actors and writers.
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Police reject LECC recommendations after Ballina DV death investigation

Hans Lovejoy - 0
The time taken to respond to a Ballina domestic violence (DV) incident has been defended by the Counsel to the Commissioner of NSW Police.
Read more
Local News

Flood resilient info sessions in Mullum

Hans Lovejoy - 0
Next week, the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) will be hosting an information session in Mullumbimby as part of a series of events across the...
Read more
Local News

Police Counsel rejects LECC recommendations around Ballina DV death investigation

Hans Lovejoy - 0
The long-time frame it took to attend a Ballina domestic violence (DV) incident has been defended by the Counsel to the Commissioner of NSW Police.
Read more
Local News

Byron’s Badass Women of Business, March 6

Hans Lovejoy - 0
Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce are inviting local women in business to attend a ‘fresh take on International Women’s Day’ with a 'Byron’s Badass...
Read more
Local News

Is Byron’s SEP dead?

Hans Lovejoy - 0
Byron Council staff have recommended to withdraw from the Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) trial.
Read more
Local News

Regional water at dire risk: NSW Auditor-General

Hans Lovejoy - 0
Water security in rural and regional NSW is in need of urgent investment of at least $1 billion in water infrastructure, according to the latest report by the state’s Auditor-General.
Read more
Local News

BayFM offers broadcaster course

Hans Lovejoy - 0
Do you want to be a broadcaster? BayFM Community Radio is running a radio broadcast course, from January 31 till February 21. The course runs over...
Read more
Local News

Flood resilient rebuild of Lismore school begins

Hans Lovejoy - 0
The turning of the sod to mark the start of construction on the flood resilient rebuild of Rivers Secondary College Richmond River High Campus was carried out today, with Janelle Saffin, Minister for Recovery and Minister for North Coast and Principal Luke Woodward, taking part.
Read more
Local News

North Lismore Plateau housing estate refused in court – again

Hans Lovejoy - 0
A long running court case involving the developers of the North Lismore Plataeu and Lismore City Council was handed down today.
Read more
Local News

Concerns raised over protecting large camphors in Tweed Council’s draft DCP

Hans Lovejoy - 0
While camphor laurel is recognised by the NSW Department of Primary Industries as an invasive weed, the Chair of the Far North Coast Branch of the NSW Farmers Association says Tweed Shire Council (TSC) is proposing to protect them while having ‘no plan to remove or control them’.
Read more
Local News

Circular economy report released – what’s inside?

Hans Lovejoy - 0
On Friday last week, the Productivity Commission’s (PC) final report on the circular economy was released, which outlines Australia’s ‘opportunities to lift materials productivity and reduce waste’.
Read more
Local News

Pursuing of true independence through localisation

Hans Lovejoy - 0
Last week, local activist and author, Helena Norberg-Hodge, celebrated a milestone – her 80th birthday!
Read more
Editorial

Editorial – Oil is back, baby!

Hans Lovejoy - 0
Which country is next? Quagmires ahoy! Yabbering about his next move is what the 79-year-old US reality TV president loves.
Read more
Editorial

Editorial – Let’s unpack that court loss for Council (and Mullum residents)

Hans Lovejoy - 0
Mullumbimby residents fought hard for a better outcome than what was proposed by developer Callum Sked on low lying land near the showgrounds. As has...
Read more
Local News

Court approves 25 dwellings on flood-prone Mullum land

Hans Lovejoy - 0
A contentious, large development application (DA) for 25 multi-dwellings on flood-prone land next to Mullumbimby Showground will go ahead, after Byron Shire Council lost their second case against developer Callum Sked in court on December 22, 2025.
Read more
Local News

Councillor replies over Mullum car park deal

Hans Lovejoy - 0
Former mayor Michael Lyon has ‘taken issue’ with last week’s reporting of the terms of the nonbinding agreement between Council and NSW government development agency Landcom over a much used Mullum carpark.
Read more
Local News

Clarence Catchment at risk of mining contamination, says community group

Hans Lovejoy - 0
The Clarence Catchment, an important tributary which runs from the Great Dividing Range to the coast at Yamba/Iluka, is under threat from mining and the NSW Labor government is ignoring calls for its protection, says community group Clarence Catchment Alliance (CCA).
Read more
Local News

Mullumbimby’s carpark ‘sold for $1’ for housing

Hans Lovejoy - 0
Freedom of information documents released to The Echo have revealed that Byron Shire Council (BSC) agreed with government development agency Landcom to sell the much-used Mullumbimby car park at 57 Station Street to a yet-to-be confirmed community housing provider (CHP) for $1. Council will also get units under the deal.
Read more
Local News

Say hello to the Australian owlet-nightjar

Byron Bird Buddies - 0
Have you ever ventured into an open-wooded forest in the Northern Rivers at twilight?
Read more
Local News

New Executive Director for Arts Northern Rivers

Hans Lovejoy - 0
Rosie Dennis has been appointed new Executive Director Arts Northern Rivers. In a statement, Arts Northern Rivers said, ‘Rosie brings more than two decades of leadership...
Read more
Local News

Screenworks celebrates 25

Hans Lovejoy - 0
Screenworks held their 25th year celebration at the Brunswick Picture House last Monday with some of the industry’s top actors and writers.
Read more
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