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Deadly weaving at Lismore gallery

Eighteen months ago, a group of First Nations artists from the Northern Rivers came together at the Lismore Regional Gallery as part of the Gathering Space project.

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Interview: Busby Marou

Busby Marou have cemented themselves as one of Australia’s premier musical acts, captivating audiences with their distinctly Australian storytelling, masterful musicianship, and undeniable onstage chemistry. For two decades, Tom Busby and Jeremy Marou have forged a musical partnership that blends rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and the kind of effortless synergy that only comes from years of playing together.

New flood maps could reshape development across Byron Shire

New flood mapping covering much of the Byron Shire could affect future development controls, with a major new study recommending that planning decisions be based on whichever flood source – river flooding or overland flow – produces the highest flood level.

Vale Ev King-Prime

Ev King-Prime opened the first art gallery in Byron and helped develop the nascent visual arts scene on the North Coast.

Music comes to Mullum this weekend!

Wild Rocket blast into Mullum as Mullum Roots Festival lights up the town this coming weekend. Three venues around Mullum will host music, while songwriting workshops will happen at the Drill Hall Theatre on Sunday.

Cartoons of the week – 8 July, 2026

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.

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 8 July 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

Stories about "Coffs Harbour":

Appeal to locate missing girl

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenager reported missing from Coffs Harbour, on the state’s North Coast.

Urgent appeal to locate teenage girl missing last seen in Lismore

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a teenage girl last seen in the Lismore area.

Was your business or not-for-profits impacted by Cyclone Alfred?

The NSW government has now opened applications for these organisations that suffered direct damage from Tropical Cyclone Alfred and severe weather events since 18 May. 

Marine Rescue NSW prepares for future flood response with North Coast exercise

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from across the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers will put their flood rescue and support skills to the test this Saturday during a specialised exercise at Red Rock.

Fear of mining turning drinking water toxic in Clarence Valley and Coffs Harbour regions

Around 100,000 people in the Clarence Valley and Coffs Harbour regions could be impacted by mining for minerals on the Dorrigo Plateau and in the Wild Cattle Creek area, both within vital water catchments for these residents.

Forest protectors face court

Supporters of forest protection activists Sharron Hodge and Juliet Lamont will gather outside the Coffs Harbour Court House this morning from 9am.

80 charges against a man in Coffs Harbour

A man will face court charged with more than 80 offences relating to break, enter and steal offences alleged to have occurred in the Coffs Harbour area.

Man dies after car found in floodwaters north of Coffs Harbour

A man’s body has been found in a car in floodwaters north-west of Coffs Harbour this morning.

Three dead; one missing in Mid North Coast floods

Police urge motorists to drive safely after three people died and a man remains missing in floodwaters as severe weather continues to impact the Mid North Coast.

Coastal sea police seize more than a tonne of cocaine

Police say Organised Crime Squad detectives have charged five men after the seizure of more than a tonne of cocaine found on board a vessel off the NSW coast.

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?

Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

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'.

Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

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’.

Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

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.