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Plastic not so fantastic

There is nothing healthier than drinking some water – or so I’ve always told my kids. It doesn’t contain sugar or colour additives – as one person used to tell us as children, ‘it’s sky juice’! What could be better?
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Protests over ALDI supply chain safety issues

Hundreds of transport workers are protesting nationally at Aldi stores as the Transport Workers' Union highlights dangerous practices in the supermarket’s transport supply chain, from lack of maintenance on vehicles to underpayments and worker injuries.
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EditorialAslan Shand - 0

Plastic not so fantastic

There is nothing healthier than drinking some water – or so I’ve always told my kids. It doesn’t contain sugar or colour additives – as one person used to tell us as children, ‘it’s sky juice’! What could be better?
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The Good LifeThe Echo - 0

Manna Haven Cafe – loving Byron for 20 years

One of Byron Bay’s favourite lunch spots is wowing guests after a recent community-gifted makeover. More than 50 volunteers...
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The Good LifeThe Echo - 0

The bakery at the heart of Bangalow

A good bakery is at the heart of a country town, but Bangalow Bread don’t only make delicious organic...
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Being VeganRonald Priestley - 0

Mammalian meat allergy and my heart valve replacement

Increasingly, people living in bush areas of the Shire are becoming aware of Mammalian Meat Allergy (MMA). Also known as alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), the disease is caused when a tick bites you and transfers a sugar called alpha-gal into your bloodstream.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Savour The Tweed returns 12-25 Oct

An ambitious lineup of gourmet delights, inspired events, thought provoking discussions and creative collaborations will again entice food lovers to Tweed Shire this October.
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$1 million reward for info on Marion Barter’s disappearance

Local News The Echo - 0
A reward for information into the suspicious disappearance of a woman reported missing in Byron Bay nearly thirty years ago has been increased to $1 million.
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Lake Ainsworth declared safe for leisure

Local News The Echo - 0
The Ballina Shire Council says there aren’t any restrictions on recreational use of Lake Ainsworth.
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Do not approach: man wanted on DV warrant

Local News The Echo - 0
Police are asking the public for help finding a man wanted on outstanding arrest warrants relating to alleged domestic violence offences.
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Northern Rivers measles alert

Local News The Echo - 4
Health authorities have issued another measles alert on the Northern Rivers.
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Blue-green algae alert lifted for the Tweed River at Uki

Local News The Echo - 0
Tweed Shire Council has lifted its blue-green algae alert for the Tweed River at Uki, yet the amber alert for Clarrie Hall Dam remains.
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Counterfeit cash alert

Local News The Echo - 4
Police on the Northern Rivers are warning community members and businesses to be on alert for fake cash.
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Broken Head bushfire out of control

Local News The Echo - 0
Bushfire alert. A bushfire is been burning out of control at Byron Bay Road, Broken Head. It has currently burnt out 456 ha.
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Local News

Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

The Echo - 0
Police say a man will face court today, charged after 12 windows were allegedly smashed in Ballina last night.   Police say, 'About 10.35pm (Thursday 9 July 2026), police were called to Martin Street following reports of a man smashing windows'.
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Local News

Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

The Echo - 0
With a government agency now investigating the alleged clear felling of natives on a large private block in Lennox Head, Ballina Greens councillor Kiri Dicker has told The Echo that contractors were felling trees all morning, ‘trying to get the job done’.
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Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

The Echo - 0
Police say a 20-year-old Ocean Shores man is behind bars (refused bail) and will face court in Tweed Heads Local Court on 18 September, charged with advocating terrorism.  
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Local News

Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

The Echo - 0
Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.
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