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Record poker machine losses expose gambling reform failure

New figures showing NSW residents lost a record $4.75 billion on poker machines in just six months are more proof that the Minns Government has gone soft on tackling gambling harm, says Greens MP and gambling harm reduction spokesperson Cate Faehrmann.

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Chris Fisher has timeless talent

Local singer songwriter Chris Fisher has been selected for a Global Age Positive Project: ’50 over 50’ supported by the Talent Is Timeless movement.

Shooting brumbies is inhumane

People across the country have been outraged by the ongoing aerial and ground shooting of brumbies in Australia’s national...

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.

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.

Council: rate rise

Firstly, do note that Byron Shire Council (BSC) put the rates up less than ten years ago. As for us...

Council: appoint an administrator

Numerous letters have appeared in The Echo expressing grave concerns with regard to the administration of Byron Shire Council...

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Arakwal partnership formalised

Walgun Cape Byron was an impressive backdrop to the recent formalisation of a partnership between the Arakwal people and Byron Shire Council.

Performance Poetry World Cup

The 23rd Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup concluded Sunday night after two days of poetry by 32 poets from as far away as Western Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, all over New South Wales and the local area.

Wallum judgment – devastated, but not giving up!

The community gathered at Bayside Park in Brunswick Heads, on Monday to hear Her Honour Justice Perry bring her findings in the Save Wallum Inc vs Clarence Property Anor, and dismiss the community’s application for a permanent injunction.

Greens MP calls for colleagues to vote with forests

NSW Greens MP and spokesperson for the environment and climate change Sue Higginson has called on the Australian Greens and Greens senators to vote against a motion by the Nationals that would cause the NSW Labor government to continue logging native forests in the Great Koala National Park.

Recycled Art Competition open for entries

The Ballina Salvage Shed is once again running its Recycled Art Competition, offering a fun and inclusive way for community members to redesign and repurpose materials that may otherwise be sent to landfill or left hidden in a shed.