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Young musicians to Take Centre Stage for NRYO 2026 finale concert

The Northern Rivers Conservatorium is thrilled to present the grand finale concert of the Northern Rivers Youth Orchestra (NRYO) 2026, ‘celebrating the extraordinary talent, dedication and musicianship of young performers from across the region.’
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Memorial to recognise fallen Marine Rescue volunteers

A Community Memorial, recognising the sacrifice and service of Marine Rescue Ballina volunteers, all first responders and to remember fallen Marine Rescue Ballina volunteers Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch who lost their lives during the Ballina 30 rescue tragedy on May 4, will be held on Sunday 5 July, 11am at RSL Memorial Park, Ballina (beside Ballina RSL club).
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Bay FM’s Mia Armitage heads to Germany

Northern Rivers journalist Mia Armitage has been selected for a prestigious international internship with Germany’s public broadcaster, Deutsche Welle.
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Political CommentCatherine Cusack - 0

The Karl Stefanovic pile-on

In 2011, Channel 9 scored a one-on-one interview with the Daili Lama during his Australian tour. It was handed to their larrikan breakfast guy – Karl Stefanovic.
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Byron EchoJillian Spring, Billinudgel - 0

Overdevelopment

I was horrified when my eyes landed on the resubmitted housing/commercial DA by Landcom and Byron Shire Council at...
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Byron Bay intersection re-opens to traffic, biz cops downturn

The intersection at Jonson Street and Byron Street has now re-opened to northbound and southbound traffic, say Byron Council, following the installation of new drainage, as part of the Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade.
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Local NewsRos Elliot - 0

Vale Eve Sinton 20/11/52–30/06/26

In February this year, Eve Sinton was admitted to Tamworth Hospital. All tests and biopsies were taken. Before announcing the diagnosis to Eve, the doctor asked ‘First Please tell me what was your occupation?’ Eve replied, ‘I am a journalist’.
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Stories about "country":

Food and its place in Aboriginal cultural identity

Byron Echo Belle Budden - 6
Us mob, we love our tucker! Food has always been an important element of Aboriginal cultural identity, community life, and relationship to Country.
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Yaegl ancestors finally at rest on Country

Local News The Echo - 0
The remains of five Indigenous people, Ancestors of the Yaegl people of northern NSW, have been returned to their rightful place with a significant cultural ceremony honouring their repatriation back to Country.
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Grant for innovative Birthing on Country program

Local News The Echo - 0
Birthing on Country can be very important for many Aboriginal women, but many face the challenge of leaving Country to access medical care when their babies come. 
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Kim Cheshire brings home a Golden Guitar

Local News Eve Jeffery - 0
At a country star-studded event on Saturday evening in Tamworth, local artist Kim Cheshire ascended the stairs of the  Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre to take the Golden Guitar for Alt Country Album of the Year – Looks Like Heaven.
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Nurses and midwives support Gomeroi people in fight against Santos Narrabri Gas Project 

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With tensions and gas wells heating up in the Pilliga, the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association say they are standing in solidarity with the Gomeroi people in their fight for land rights and opposition of the expansion of fossil fuel extraction in Narrabri, on Gomeroi land.
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Storylines – Upcycle the festive season

Storylines Belle Budden - 1
♦ Budgeram means story in Bundjalung language. Here comes Christmas, the festive season; the year is drawing to a close and we put the icing on the...
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Storylines – Belonging places

Byron Echo Belle Budden - 4
Belonging is a feeling of security and support we experience when we experience a sense of acceptance and inclusion in community. Belonging is a sense of being connected to something greater
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Storylines – Working with mob

Storylines Elle Davidson - 0
Many are asking ‘who do I talk to?’ if I want to work with mob? Taking the time to yarn, engage and build relationships is key.
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Storylines – Returning to old ways of housing

Byron Echo Elle Davidson - 4
Kinship and Country obligations for mob resulted in bands, or groups of families living together and sharing everyday life, prior to colonisation.
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Storylines: Heal Country

Storylines The Echo - 0
As NAIDOC week arrives and we spend another year celebrating from home, it gives us a chance to sit and reflect upon the theme of this year’s celebrations.
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Local News

Ballina memorial pays tribute to fallen Marine Rescue volunteers

The Echo - 0
On Sunday, a memorial was unveiled at the RSL Memorial Park, next to the Ballina RSL, to pay tribute to those lost on the night of May 4 on the Ballina Bar.
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Local News

Local union players to benefit from Legacy grants

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Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local councils and rugby union clubs to take advantage of an opportunity to upgrade their facilities, player pathways and increase local participation.
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National News

Solar and batteries for every public school in NSW?

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Parents for Climate, Future Ready Schools, and the NSW/ACT Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has welcomed a motion passed at the NSW Labor Conference on the weekend calling for a comprehensive rollout of solar generation and battery storage at every public school and early learning centre in New South Wales.
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Lots happening around Ballina for NAIDOC Week

David Lowe - 0
NAIDOC Week 2026 is now underway, with lots happening throughout the Northern Rivers. It's a great opportunity for everyone to learn about First Nations...
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