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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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Byron floodplain

The current hardships facing Byron communities seem to reflect global power relations. Trump’s vision for humanity is ‘might is right’...

Cinema: Moana

The Academy Award-nominated animated film sails into its live action debut in Moana, directed by Tony- and Emmy-winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton).

Interview: Busby Marou

Busby Marou have cemented themselves as one of Australia’s premier musical acts, captivating audiences with their distinctly Australian storytelling, masterful musicianship, and undeniable onstage chemistry. For two decades, Tom Busby and Jeremy Marou have forged a musical partnership that blends rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and the kind of effortless synergy that only comes from years of playing together.

Lots happening around Ballina for NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week 2026 is now underway, with lots happening throughout the Northern Rivers. It's a great opportunity for everyone...

NSW confirms first case of H5 avian influenza

A giant petrel found near Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, was confirmed positive on the weekend for H5 high pathogenicity (H5 bird flu) avian influenza in laboratory tests by the CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness.

Making the S.H.I.F.T. in women’s lives

Older women are disproportionately affected by the housing crisis and financial insecurity. They are the fastest-growing group of people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

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Beach Hotel under new management

The Byron Bay Beach Hotel has again changed hands, with Johns Lyng Group CEO, Scott Didier AM, taking full ownership, having previously been a minority shareholder.

Council steps up with recycled water connections 

The Beach Hotel in Byron Bay has connected to recycled water for its toilet facilities and garden irrigation, say Byron Council, ‘which will save an estimated four million litres a year from the region’s drinking water supply’. 

Byron’s Beach Hotel a COVID-19 venue of concern

The Northern NSW Local Health District says that a new venue of concern has been identified in Northern NSW, visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Beach Hotel gets a $6m makeover

Owners of the Beach Hotel, Moelis, say they undertook extensive repairs and updates to the tune of around $6m after COVID-19 forced closure and limited trading last year.

NSW update Byron Shire – COVID-19 case locations

NSW Health has updated the list of places that two sisters, who have since tested positive for COVID-19, visited while they were in Byron Bay on the weekend.

Buskers gearing up for Blues

Bluesfest hopefuls are tuning their guitars and getting fired up for the 2019 Bluesfest Busking Comp which stats this weekend.

Pokies gone – Green Room on

Big changes have been taking place at the Beach Hotel in Byron – they have taken out the one-armed bandits and have now opened the Green Room where they are showcasing locally sourced and produced food and drinks.

Pokies to be removed from Byron’s Beach Hotel

Byron Bay’s Beach Hotel is set to become the first licensed venue in the shire to get rid of its pokies in a bid to reduce problem gambling.

Beach Hotel in Byron sold to investment company

The Beach Hotel in Byron Bay is once again changing hands and future owners, the Impact Investment Group, have confirmed to Echonetdaily they are expecting settlement in around six months – some time in February 2018.

Byron Bay icon up for sale

There’s barely a person who visits Byron (not to mention the locals) who doesn’t make a pilgrimage to this world famous beachside establishment.

Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

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'.

Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

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’.

Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

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.  

Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

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