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Cinema: Battle of the sea folk
Yes, it’s school holidays so there are lots of films with ‘G’ in the rating, and Ruby Gillman – Teenage Kraken is definitely on the list. Sometimes the hero you are meant to be lies just beneath the surface.
Other News
No more Hottentot
I have received a petition from Change.org to change the name of Hottentot Crescent, Mullumbimby to another South African...
Running the NY Marathon for type-1 diabetes research
Southern Cross University student Georgie Collis has type-1 diabetes but this won't stop her running in the New York Marathon in November to raise funds for research.
Bangalow General Store
The concept of the Australian general store is an old one, dating back to the time when our population was smaller, and transportation much more difficult. The whole town and surrounding area would purchase their food staples, dry goods and sometimes basic home and hardware from the general store.
Call to Jewish my brethren
I call upon my brethren and Jewish Australians and Israelis who have made their permanent home here and are...
Splendour found in the brass
The sound of music has well and truly returned to our schools, following the eerie silence of the pandemic.
Voice
Amongst all of the rubbish, the myth-information about the Voice being spread, one crucial point is missed. The Voice...
Stories about "Ballina Police":
Man dies in hospital after being found critically injured near Ballina
Investigations continue into the death of a man who was found critically injured near Ballina on Saturday.
New cops for the Northern Rivers
The Tweed/Byron police district has four newly graduated officers while Richmond Police District Superintendent Toby Lindsay has welcomed eight recruits further south, including one woman, for the team covering Lismore, Nimbin, Ballina and surrounds.
Man found dead on Richmond River bank at Ballina
Echonetdaily understands a man whose body was found on the banks of the Richmond River at Ballina on Saturday night was one of two men who had earlier fallen into the river.
Ballina police face assault, perjury trial
A group of policemen are accused of fabricating a story that a man, who was allegedly assaulted in the Ballina police station, punched a senior constable.
Man charged with sexual assault at Ballina beach
A man has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman on a Ballina beach yesterday.
Man charged over fake banknotes at Evans Head
A 72-year-old man will face court next month after he was allegedly found in possession of counterfeit currency at Evans Head.
Police appeal for teenage girl missing near Ballina
Police hold serious concerns for the welfare of a teenage girl who went missing from her home in Alstonville, near Ballina yesterday morning.
Police investigated after missing Ballina man found dead
For the second time this year Ballina police are being investigated after they failed to find a person who was reported missing and was subsequently discovered dead.
Police to be investigated over Ballina man’s death
A critical incident investigation has been established after police apparently failed to find a man reported to be lying on the ground at a property in Tamar Street, Ballina, on Tuesday, only to return hours later to find the man dead.
Police investigate after body found in Ballina
Police have established a crime scene after the body of a man was found in the rear yard of a block of units in Winton Lane, Ballina, this morning.
Entertainment News
Paco Lara Duende flamenco
Bringing the soul and spirit of Spanish flamenco, the acclaimed Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco Lara will inspire and capture the imagination of Australian audiences with the release and launch of his new album Duende, a self-produced album of original compositions.
Byron Echo
Circus, Comedy, WTF?
It’s that time again at the Brunswick Picture House – The Cheeky Cabaret’s new season has just opened and this one is more hilarious, and sexier, than ever!
Byron Echo
Bush ball – but fancy schmancy
The beautiful A&I Hall is the setting for the inaugural Bangalow Boujee Bush Ball on October 14 – celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Bangalow Community Children’s Centre. This will be a party to remember.
Byron Echo
Bicycle racing at Lismore attracts over 100 riders
Byron Bay Cycling Club’s (BBCC) inaugural closed road race through and around Lismore has been deemed a ‘success’ attracting 108 competitors and raising over...
