Byron Bay’s Main Beach was officially reopened to the public for water activities at midday today (Monday) after an earlier shark sighting.

Last Sunday saw Brunswick Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC) celebrating their diverse membership and reminding everyone that they are welcome at their club and on the local beaches.

Turtle nesting season has begun, with turtles nesting further south than ever before as oceans warm. Unfortunately many beaches across the Northern Rivers are still severely damaged from Cyclone Alfred, creating new dangers for turtles. The Echo spoke to NSW TurtleWatch Project Officer Merryn Dunleavy to find out how beach-goers can help.

The vexed issue of 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) access at Airforce Beach, Evans Head, is now open for public comment, closing 30 November.

The Byron Shire Council is advising people to hold onto sandbags collected in preparation for ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, if they are not damaged.

North Coast beaches have been given excellent grades in this year’s State of the Beaches Report, according to Lismore MP Janelle Saffin.

Iconic red and yellow flags have returned to NSW beaches as thousands of surf lifesaving volunteers return to the state’s coastline for the 2024/25 Surf Life Saving Patrol Season.

Thousands of surf lifesaving volunteers have officially returned to the NSW coastline for the 2024/25 Surf Life Saving Patrol Season. 

Coastal drowning deaths and drownings across NSW are up for the 2023-24 year, as detailed in the latest National Drowning Report.

Police are warning the public after seven packages – suspected to contain cocaine – have washed up on beaches between Newcastle and Sydney since late Friday night.