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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 NewsHans Lovejoy - 0

As NSW govt boasts its support for festivals, let’s dive into where they haven’t

The NSW government today spruiked that Casino's CBD will host one of Australia's great transport events after Casino Truck Show secured funding under the state government's 2026/27 Regional Event Fund.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

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’.
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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 NewsDavid Lowe - 0

It’s not just you, it’s Telstra

Across Australia, Telstra mobile and mobile data customers have been dealing with widespread outages this morning, from cities to the regions, including the Northern Rivers.
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National NewsThe Echo - 0

NSW confirms first case of H5 avian influenza

A giant petrel found near Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, was confirmed positive on the weekend for H5 high pathogenicity (H5 bird flu) avian influenza in laboratory tests by the CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness.
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Byron EchoAnne Stuart, Zero Emissions Byron - 0

Energy savings

Two exciting developments will lower household electricity bills, strengthen the local grid, and help power-up our renewable energy. First,...
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Stories about "complaints":

Should mayors get extra powers over councillors?

Local News David Lowe - 5
The Office of Local Government has released a discussion paper seeking community feedback on a new framework concerning local councillor conduct and meeting practices.
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Watch out for scams during Black Friday sales

National News The Echo - 0
NSW Fair Trading is reminding consumers to be mindful of online shopping deals and scams during Black Friday shopping sales.
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Byron Council welcomes changes to councillor misconduct process

Local News Mia Armitage - 2
Byron Shire Council has voted to support big changes to the way complaints against councillors are handled in NSW.
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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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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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