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CSIRO mega dam report ‘science’ supported by Lismore mayor

The inclusion of a recent controversial CSIRO Richmond River flood report into Lismore City Council’s Flood Risk Management Plan has been defended by Mayor Steve Kreig, with him telling ABC North Coast, ‘It’s about having the most up to date scientific info and preparing for future flooding events’.

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Organic produce sharing

I would like to thank all the kind people putting their excess citrus out the front of their houses....

Tweed harbour foreshore to get a revamp

Jack Evans Boat Harbour foreshore is set to be upgraded, Local NSW Tweed MP, Geoff Provest says.

Protecting the marathon globetrotters, the terns

Sunlight sparkles on the sea, where lazy swells gather momentum to form perfect waves before playing out onto the deserted shore.

A life well lived – Vale Jim Mangleson

From running the local hardware store ‘Manglesons of Mullumbimby’ from 1972 to 1977 to starting Chincogan Real Estate in 1979, all with his wife Jan, Jim (James Harry) Mangleson was a man who liked to get on with life.

Jeff Dawson captures Mullum Roots Festival

Did you make it to Mullum Roots Festival on the weekend?

Savour The Tweed returns 12-25 Oct

An ambitious lineup of gourmet delights, inspired events, thought provoking discussions and creative collaborations will again entice food lovers to Tweed Shire this October.

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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.

Beyond Blue charity rugby day returns to Bruns this weekend

Brunswick Heads rugby team the Mullumbimby Moonshiners will gather at Alby Lofts Oval on Saturday, July 11, for their annual Beyond Blue Charity Day, with the club’s senior women’s team reforming after a 30-year playing hiatus to run onto the field.   

Car hits child on e-bike, Bruns

Emergency services were called to Brunswick Heads shortly after 11.50am Saturday in response to a child having been hit by a car.

Bruns SLSC needs a helping hand

Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club (BSLSC) has had a major rebuild of their facilities, however, unforeseen costs in the development have left the club short of operating funds this summer and they are asking for help from the community.

P-Plater in orange BMW out of his legal league accused of 198km/hr

A 25-year-old Sydneyside P-plater is to appear before Byron Bay Local Court next month accused of speeding at nearly 200 kilometres per hour near Brunswick Heads.

Man accused of axing ‘associate’ at Bruns refused bail

A man accused of using an axe to strike someone described by police as his associate in the head in Brunswick Heads last month is to face court again next month.

Man accused of axing ‘associate’ at Bruns to face court

A man accused of using an axe to strike someone described by police as his associate in the head in Brunswick Heads last month is to face court today.

Rainbows but no rain for Bruns Holi Festival

Nearly a hundred women and girls were seen powdering their noses and much more at Brunswick Heads on Sunday for local celebrations of the global Holi Festival of colour.

Big development proposed for heart of Brunswick Heads

A $12 million mixed-use development that significantly breaches both height and floor space limits is being proposed for the centre of Brunswick Heads.

Elves visit Bruns fairies for Christmas

It looks like elves have taken time out from the busiest time of the year to surprise astute fairy hunters.

Help establish a First Nations bush-food nursery

A First Nations-led bush food nursery that will create Indigenous employment, training pathways, food sovereignty, and cultural knowledge sharing for future generations is getting underway in Myocum and you can help get it established.

Inspiring arts, culture, business collaboration

Byron Fest, a multi-week festival in June 2027, will be a festival for the Shire, say Destination Byron as they finalise the $200,000 grant from the Regional Night-Time Economy Program.

Palestine community action day Sunday

Have you been wondering how to make a change in Palestine? This Sunday, Northern Rivers Friends of Palestine (NRFP) are inviting people to join in a community action day at Marvell Hall, Marvell Street, Byron Bay from 12 noon to 4pm and find out how they can get involved to make positive change in Gaza and the West Bank.

Asren Pugh to run for NSW Upper House

Former Byron Shire councillor Asren Pugh has confirmed with The Echo that he has been preselected for the NSW Labor Upper House (Senate) ticket for the 2027 election. He is number six on the ticket.