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September 7, 2026

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Woman charged after body located – Ballina

A woman has been charged after the body of a man was allegedly located on a property near Ballina.

Other News

Byron’s beachfront playgrounds could be about to get serious

For generations of Byron kids, a trip to Main Beach has meant sand, waves, ice cream and, if they were lucky, a quick skip through the playground.

Celebrating 120 years of the Billinudgel Pub

The Billinudgel Pub has stood its ground through floods, fires and more for the last 120 years and the unveiling of three recreated historic mirrors on the front verandah last Friday kicked off the celebrations.

Knife and saw allegedly seized after Ballina airport security breach

A man accused of forcing his way into a restricted area at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport before allegedly assaulting a police officer will face court this week.

Byron Bay Public School presents:

The Great School Art Show Off! – Byron Bay Public School invites the community to celebrate creativity at a spectacular afternoon of art, music, dance and community spirit on Wednesday, 9 September from 4pm to 6pm.

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Warning: Choking Hazard

There is no safe way of choking someone.

Time for a bed tax

Bed tax. No rate rise. Tax the tourists. No rate rise. Tax the tourists. Insert plausible argument here to...

Echo Property Magazine archive

See the current Echo Property in The Byron Shire Echo here.

Previous Echo Property Magazine issues:

Echo Property Magazine #12, July 2024

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Echo Property Magazine #11, June 2024

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Echo Property Magazine #10

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Echo Property Magazine #9

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Echo Property Magazine #8

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Echo Property Magazine #7

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Echo Property Magazine #6

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Echo Property Magazine #5

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Echo Property Magazine #4

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Echo Property Magazine #3

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Echo Property Magazine #2

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Echo Property Magazine #1

Peter Noble puts Bluesfest site up for sale

Following the cancellation of the 2026 Bluesfest and subsequently two Bluesfest companies going into administration, the site has now been listed for sale.

Short-stay boost for Ballina hospital, but bigger service gaps remain

Ballina District Hospital is set to get a new four-bay emergency short-stay unit before the end of the year, providing a modest boost to a hospital that remains limited in the range of specialist and higher-level care it can provide.

Ewingsdale Rd pedestrian crossing back on the agenda

The developers behind the massive West Byron housing project are back for round two in their bid to install a pedestrian crossing on Ewingsdale Road, just weeks after councillors rejected a traffic-light version of the proposal.

Chris Cherry bows out of Tweed mayoralty after six years

After six years steering Tweed Shire through floods, fires, border closures and a cyclone, Mayor Chris Cherry has decided it is time to hand over the reins.