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Local NewsThe Echo - October 5, 20260

Rotunda reopens after restoration

The historic Spinks Park Rotunda has reopened to the community following restoration works, giving residents and visitors another opportunity to enjoy one of Lismore’s most significant riverside public spaces.

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Local NewsThe Echo - October 2, 20260

First East Lismore lots approved, with flood-buyback residents first in line

Flood-affected homeowners will get first opportunity to buy 19 residential lots in East Lismore following approval of the first stage of a new housing development at Crawford Road.

Entertainment NewsEve Jeffery - September 29, 20260

Interview with Paul Bender

Few contemporary bands have reshaped the language of modern music like Hiatus Kaiyote. Formed in Melbourne in 2011, the quartet of Nai Palm (vocals, guitar), Paul Bender (bass), Simon Mavin (keys) and Perrin Moss (drums) has become one of Australia’s most celebrated musical exports, earning global acclaim for a sound that seamlessly bridges jazz, soul, funk, hip hop, electronic music and progressive composition.

Local NewsThe Echo - October 2, 20260

Surf Life Saving patrol season begins

Surf Life Saving Far North Coast (SLSFNC) started the new season with its annual Raising of the Flags ceremony at Brunswick Heads Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday, 26 September.

Byron EchoJosephine Beams, Byron Bay - October 2, 20260

Law vs ‘True Lore’

In reply to your comments at the end of my letter (Echo 16 September) I will repeat the words...

The Good LifeThe Echo - September 29, 20260

Made for a good time: Light Years

Whether you’re pulling up to the terrazzo bar for a quick drink or settling in for a full-scale feast,...

Byron EchoAnnie Radermacher, Brunswick Heads - September 30, 20260

The con job

What will the sales pitch be to sell off new subdivisions within the Byron Shire? The beaches, tree-lined avenues?...

UNESCO says Australia must do more to protect Great Barrier Reef

National News The Echo - May 28, 2025 3

The Australian and the Queensland government have a lot of work to do to keep the Great Barrier Reef off the World Heritage 'In Danger' list, the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) said after UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre released its draft decision yesterday.

Watt and Waters – a tale of two Queenslanders

Articles & Columns David Lowe - May 19, 2025 21

Australia has a new environment minister in Murray Watt and a new federal Greens' leader in Larissa Waters; they are both Queenslanders, lawyers, and senators. Is this good news for our environment?

Disaster politics

Articles & Columns David Lowe - March 10, 2025 35

While the national media was focused on the federal election announcement being delayed by Tropical Cyclone Alfred, for those of us who were close to the storm it was striking to see how differently state and federal leaders handled this situation to their predecessors.

Where is the government’s duty of care?

Articles & Columns David Lowe - January 13, 2025 30

2024 is now officially the hottest year ever recorded on our planet, easily beating the previous record year of 2023 as we collectively travel up the exponential curve towards catastrophe.

Latest climate change data for NSW

National News The Echo - August 21, 2024 2

NSW Minister for Climate Change and the Environment Penny Sharpe has released updated climate change projections designed to help governments, agencies, businesses, landholders and communities plan and adapt to the future climate.

The incredible shrinking ambition of Peter Dutton

Articles & Columns David Lowe - June 17, 2024 41

Last week, Peter Dutton's Liberal-National Coalition formally abandoned Australia's legislated 2030 emissions reduction target.

Toothless watchdogs and failed promises

Articles & Columns David Lowe - May 6, 2024 11

The state of Australia's natural environment is rapidly going from bad to worse, as those in government with a duty of care choose to dress windows and kick potential solutions down the road.

CSIRO voyage to work on Southern Ocean puzzle

National News The Echo - January 5, 2024 1

CSIRO’s research vessel (RV) Investigator sets off today on the longest voyage in its 10-year history to the Southern Ocean and sea-ice edge. The aim of the 60 day voyage is to improve our ability to anticipate the impacts of future climate change.

Move Beyond Coal turning up heat on government

National News The Echo - December 1, 2023 7

Move Beyond Coal says it will be staging protests at Labor MP offices around the country over the next week to 'turn up the heat' on the government to stop approving climate-wrecking coal and gas projects.

Articles & Columns

David Shoebridge takes the helm at a time of crisis

David Lowe - October 5, 2026 0

Surprising many inside the party and out, David Shoebridge has been chosen as the new leader of the Australian Greens, with Steph Hodgins-May as deputy.

Local News

Namaste tuned, Byron: Inaugural Byron Wellness Festival lands in November

The Echo - October 5, 2026 0

Offering daytime dives into a lineup of healing, movement and ceremony practitioners and workshops, all crafted to ground, energise, and bring you back to true balance.