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Articles & ColumnsWalaa Allaham - 0

From refugee to community contributor – a personal story

When I first arrived in Australia from Syria, I carried many emotions with me. Like many refugees and newcomers, I was grateful to be safe, but I was also overwhelmed by the challenges of starting over in a completely new country.
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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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Byron EchoGraeme Chapman, Suffolk Park - 0

Response to the Special Rate Variation

Why spend $120,000 on a community engagement plan to find out if residents will be happy to see their...
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Local NewsPaul Bibby - 0

Bigger community say on hospital land

Byron Council has voted to give the community a greater role in shaping the future of the former Mullumbimby Hospital site, despite concerns from some councillors that additional consultation could further delay the delivery of desperately needed housing.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Pottsville Triathlon announced for 24-25 October

Entries are now open for the inaugural Pottsville Beach Triathlon, a fresh coastal multisport weekend, taking place on 24-25 October, 2026.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Longboard titles return to Tweed July 24–30

Billed as the 'longest running event on the Australian surfing calendar', the Thermos Australian Longboard Titles will return for a third consecutive year to Tweed Coast beaches 24-30 July.
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CartoonsThe Echo - 0

Cartoons of the week – 8 July, 2026

The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, send us your epistles.
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Stories about "Ballina Marine Rescue":

Ceremony to remember Marine Rescue Ballina heroes

Local News The Echo - 0
Yesterday, volunteers from Marine Rescue Ballina held a private ceremony on the shore of South Ballina Beach to honour fellow unit members Frank Petsch and Bill Ewen, who lost their lives during a rescue mission response on Monday 4 May, 2026.
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Marine Rescue Ballina’s Geoff Hutchinson recognised

Local News David Lowe - 0
Geoff Hutchinson has taken out Ballina Shire's Citizen of the Year Award for his exceptional service, leadership and dedication as a volunteer with Marine Rescue Ballina, saving lives on local waterways.
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Ballina boaters lucky to be alive

Local News The Echo - 2
Two boaters are lucky to be alive after their vessel capsized in challenging conditions off the Ballina coat early Sunday morning.
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North Coast sees 335 marine rescues in last year

Local News Aslan Shand - 2
Across the state it has been the second busiest year on record for NSW Marine Rescue despite the ongoing wet weather.
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Woman rescued after falling into Emigrant Creek – Ballina

Local News Aslan Shand - 0
Last night (Wednesday, 4 August) at around 9pm a woman required rescuing after falling into Emigrant Creek.
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Ballina’s Marine Rescue volunteers move into new $2.8m home

Local News The Echo - 0
Volunteers from Marine Rescue Ballina will move into their new, purpose-built $2.8 million communications tower and unit base today (Friday, October 7). The volunteers will...
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Ballina rescue crews recognised with bravery awards

Local News The Echo - 2
Six men involved in a dramatic sea rescue off Ballina will today be presented with bravery awards.
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Local News

Oz Grom Open wraps up in Lennox

The Echo - 0
The 2026 Soundboks Oz Grom Open saw a fairytale finish to competition yesterday with huge performances, bluebird skies and local wins in dreamy two-foot conditions.
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Local News

Jeff Dawson captures Mullum Roots Festival

Jeff Dawson - 0
Did you make it to Mullum Roots Festival on the weekend?
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Coorabell art show inspired by natural world

The Echo - 0
'Elemental: Conversations with Nature' is the title of a forthcoming exhibition featuring eight established and midcareer artists working across painting, drawing, weaving, ceramics, and textiles.  Inspired by the natural world, each artist explores the forms, patterns, materials, and forces found in nature.
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NSW Women of the Year nominations closing soon

The Echo - 0
Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is calling on residents of the Lismore electorate to get their nominations in for the 2027 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
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