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High risk vehicles to be stopped and checked for fire ants at NSW Qld border
The detection of Red Imported Fire Ants at South Murwillumbah has seen a quick response from the Department of Primary Industries who have now started their next wave of operation in response.
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Lismore to host National Junior Baseball competition
The biggest junior baseball competition in Australia, which is a feeder into the US World Series will be held in Lismore in May 2024.
Rally calls for ceasefire
A small but staunch group gathered at Main Beach Byron on Saturday to put their voices behind a call for a ceasefire in Palestine and an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
Who manages Bruns infrastructure?
With Council and NSW-run corporation, Reflections, sharing responsibilities around management of Brunswick Heads public toilets, parks and playground equipment, The Echo asked Reflections who manages what, and what improvement schedules are in place.
Lismore City Council struggles to maintain staff and understand the Local Government Act
The most contentious items on Lismore Council’s agenda for the November meeting were a development application (DA) for the...
Mullumbimby Brunswick cricketers continue their winning ways
This Mullumbimby Brunswick Cricket Club (MBCC) is charging in its new association with an undefeated record for the 2023-24 season to date.
The parking problem
From Suffolk Park to Brunswick Heads, from Bangalow to Mullumbimby, parking is a big issue for residents and visitors...
Stories about "Byron Bay Ocean Swim":
Ocean swim goes off with a splash
The weather was kind to organisers and entrants alike of the 32nd annual Winter Whales’ Byron Bay Ocean Swim, which took place on Saturday from Wategos to Main Beach.
Byron Central Hospital plans on show
NSW health minister Jillian Skinner unveiled detailed plans for the new $80 million Byron Central Hospital, now on display, when she visited the Ewingsdale site yesterday.
Man saved during Winter Whales
A competitor in the Winter Whales annual swimming competition is recovering in hospital after being rescued by Byron Bay Lifesavers and ALS lifeguards on Sunday.
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Kingscliff hosts largest triathlon since covid
Over 1,600 athletes were in Kingscliff over the weekend to participate in the largest triathlon since covid.
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Vale Pam Sonia
Very sadly, local treasure Pam Sonia passed away in Ewingsdale, last Wednesday, December 6.
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Blue-green algae ‘amber alert’ at Lake Ainsworth
As the summer heats up there has been an increase in the blue-green algae at Lake Ainsworth near Lennox Head and an ‘amber alert' has been flagged by Ballina Shire Council.
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Lismore to host National Junior Baseball competition
The biggest junior baseball competition in Australia, which is a feeder into the US World Series will be held in Lismore in May 2024.
