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Backlash Stan Grant
Extraordinary negative and callous statements regarding Stan Grant in the recent edition’s Backlash section. Grant was a terrible host?...
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Cartoon of the week – 31 May 2023
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.
Lennox Head Trojans find their winning mojo
The Lennox Head Trojans have turned their season around with back-to-back wins in the Far North Coast Rugby Unions’...
Search and rescue exercises in Ballina this weekend
Marine Rescue NSW will take part in the first of three regional Search and Rescue Exercises (SAREX) on the NSW North Coast at Ballina this weekend.
Expect saltwater on Ballina roads during king tides
Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.
Francisco’s table
A thick hunk of toasted sourdough, a joyous tumble of braised tomatoey capsicum and onion and beans, a perfect fried egg to crest it all – and there it is on the counter waiting for whoever ordered it and I’m so tempted to claim it!
Burst main forces temporary water supply cut in Lennox Head
Ballina Shire Council’s crews are attending to a water main break that has occurred on Allens Parade in Lennox Head this morning.
Stories about "Bluesfest 2020":
2020 Bluesfest cancelled: ‘We are heartbroken’
Bluesfest have cancelled their 2020 event. They made an announcement on Facebook this morning.
Why Cassar-Daley Loves the Blues-interview
Bluesfest is loved for its ability to bring music of all genres together. This year Nash Chambers presents the Australian Americana Music Honours Music Awards with John Butler, Kasey Chmbers, Ash Grunwald, Hussy Hicks, The Waifs, The War and Treaty, Henry Wagons and Troy Cassar-Daley. Troy spoke with The Echo about just how much he loves being part of the Bluesfest program.
Interview with Steve ’n’ Seagulls
Steve ’n’ Seagulls
Bluesfest | 9-13 April
One thing Bluesfest does is, it allows you to hear music you might never have otherwise heard. One band...
Interview with Buffy Sainte-Marie
Buffy
Byron Bay Bluesfest | 9–13 April 2020
Buffy the Truth Sayer
Last week I had a phone call lined up for a 20–minute chat with Buffy...
Interview With Dweezil Zappa
Rats – revisited
Bluesfest | 9–13 April
I often wonder what it’s like growing up with famous parents. Not just famous – but wildly creative people...
Interview with Jimmie Vaughan
Bluesfest | 9–13 April
Brother of the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan is an American blues-rock guitarist and singer, coming to Bluesfest this year....
Interview with Tanya Trotter, War and Treaty
The War and Treaty
Bluesfest | 9–13 April
If you’ve seen The War and Treaty at BluesFest then you don’t need to be told they’re something...
Interview with John Butler
John Butler
Bluesfest | 9-13 April
For John Butler it’s been 20 years since he first stepped out on stage to use that quiet charisma and...
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Fun community connection for Japanese community
The local Japanese community came together in early May at the Cavanbah center to celebrate Japanese Children’s Day.
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Tragic death of two men in Yamba
NSW Police have today spoken to the media after the body of a man and a teenage boy were located inside a home at Yamba yesterday.
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Expect saltwater on Ballina roads during king tides
Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.
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Warming winter for Tweed Shire’s homeless
It's no secret that the Far North Coast has some of the highest homelessness figures in the country and Dharma Care is determined to reduce those figures as the days get colder.
