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EditorialAslan Shand - 0

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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Local NewsDavid Lowe - 0

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...
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EditorialAslan Shand - 0

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?
Read more
Local NewsPaul Bibby - 0

Community rallies behind beloved Byron local facing cancer battle

Locals are rallying behind beloved Byron local Krystal Pillwein after she was diagnosed with stage 2 inoperable cervical cancer, launching a fundraising campaign to help ease the financial burden of her treatment.
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Byron EchoSimon Alderton, Byron Bay - 0

Mandy’s column 2

Congratulations, Mandy Nolan, on winning Greens preselection for the state seat of Ballina. As a swinging voter, I can’t...
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The Good LifeThe Echo - 0

The bakery at the heart of Bangalow

A good bakery is at the heart of a country town, but Bangalow Bread don’t only make delicious organic...
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Local NewsHans Lovejoy - 0

Cudgen Connection approved by NRPP

A contentious $300 million proposal on State Significant Farmland (SSF) next to the Tweed Hospital has been recommended for approval by The Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP). The Cudgen Connection decision came in late yesterday, after years of deliberations, opposition and political commitments to protect the SSF. It is located at 741 Cudgen Road.
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Stories about "Bushfire":

Fire danger period to end early for Northern Rivers

Local News The Echo - 0
Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Clarence Valley are among the local government areas (LGAs) that will see an early end to  the Bush Fire Danger Period.
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Native forest logging increases fire risk

National News The Echo - 2
With fire season well and truly here, the Nature Conservation Council of NSW has today urged members of the NSW Parliament to prioritise safety and security by ending the fire risk being caused by native forest logging.
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Tyagarah bushfire cause under investigation

Local News Mia Armitage - 2
Fire-fighting crews are to continue monitoring and mitigating the bushfire at Tyagarah today while an investigation into its cause continues.
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Tyagarah residents asked to remain alert as Bayshore Drive fire flares again

Local News Paul Bibby - 0
Residents in parts of Tyagarah in the Byron Shire are once again being asked to remain alert and monitor conditions as the Bayshore Drive bushfire flares up again.
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Total fire ban for entire North Coast today

Local News The Echo - 1
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Far North Coast today as hot windy conditions affect much of the state.
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Byron fire to remain active ‘for some time to come’, firies say

Local News Paul Bibby - 3
The bushfire in the north of the Byron Shire will remain active for some time and could flare up again suddenly, according to those fighting the blaze.
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Coming at koalas from two sides

Local News The Echo - 1
Friends of the Koala is calling on all levels of government to step up to help protect the iconic species in the midst of a threatening bushfire season.
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Water bombing continues on Byron-Bruns fire in preparation for hot weekend

Local News The Echo - 0
The fire that has been burning since last Saturday and has burnt northwards up the coastline from Byron Bay towards Brunswick Heads is currently...
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Update: Brunswick Heads on ‘fire alert’ as bushfire moves north

Local News The Echo - 5
The fire that started on Sunday north of Byron Bay has continued to move north through Tyagarah towards Brunswick Heads which is now on alert.
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Evans Head fire controlled but not contained

Local News Aslan Shand - 2
Currently the fire at Evans Head, that appears to have been deliberately lit, covers 1,235ha. It is understood that the fire could have been started by an illegal campfire.
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Local News

Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

The Echo - 0
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'.
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Local News

Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

The Echo - 0
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’.
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Local News

Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

The Echo - 0
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.  
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Local News

Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

The Echo - 0
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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