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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 
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The Pocket Winter Festival bringing you music, food and fun

The Pocket Winter Festival is set to return on Sunday, 21 June, from 10am to 2pm, bringing together the community for a day of music, food, entertainment and family fun at The Pocket Public School.
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Local NewsEve Jeffery - 0

The Echo has way too much fun at 40th birthday bash

Without an inch or even a centimetre to spare, the Byron Bowling club was dressed up to the nines and packed with funsters on Saturday evening for The Echo's 40th Anniversary & Awards Celebration.
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Byron EchoDennis ‘Boggo’ Petruszka, Sale, Vic - 0

Struggling Byron businesses

I appreciate the difficulties facing Byron businesses regarding the drainage works, but with all due respect to those affected,...
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Byron EchoWarren Kennedy, Mullumbimby - 0

Taxing labour vs capital

Catherine Cusack (Echo, 27 May) says she believes ‘Australians are fine with fairness for housing. The issue is messy...
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Lismore councillor pay rise divides chamber at June meeting

The sharpest debate from Lismore City Council's 9 June ordinary meeting saw a majority vote to increase councillor and mayoral fees, following a 3.7 per cent rise determined by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal (LGRT) – a figure tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12 months to February 2026.
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Entertainment NewsEve Jeffery - 0

Interview with Peter O’Doherty

Australia’s legendary band Mental As Anything made an historic comeback in 2026 – the first in 25 years – as original founding members Peter O’Doherty and brother Reg Mombassa reunited, leading an exciting new lineup to perform once again under the iconic banner Mental As Anything.
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Stories about "COVID response":

Another COVID death in Northern Rivers

Local News The Echo - 4
There were 291new cases of COVID-19 reported in the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) in the 24-hours to 4pm 22 February. 
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COVID-19 sees 42 in hospital and one death in Northern Rivers

Local News The Echo - 0
Yesterday there was one death from COVID-19 announced to 4pm 21 February. Today there are currently 42 people in hospital and three in ICU in the Northern NSW Local Health Distric.
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COVID-19 Update Northern NSW 

Local News The Echo - 0
There are 40 COVID-19 positive patients in hospital in Northern NSW, with 4 of these in ICU.
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Two deaths and four in ICU in Northern NSW

Local News The Echo - 2
One person in their 90s and on in their 70s died in the Northern NSW Local Health District in the 24-hours to 4pm 9 February.
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One death and 23 in hospital in Northern Rivers

Local News The Echo - 6
The previous 24 hours to 4pm 8 February has seen another death in the Northern NSW Local Health District. 
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Another two COVID deaths in Northern Rivers

Local News The Echo - 11
There have been another two deaths from COVID-19 in Northern Rivers.
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Three COVID deaths in Northern Rivers in previous 24 hours

Local News The Echo - 7
There are currently 38 people in hospital with COVID-19 in the Northern NSW Health District (NNSWHD) and four people are in ICU.
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Back to school, with a RAT!

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With students having returned to school Tuesday, teachers and students are required to test for COVID-19 twice weekly.
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27 people died in NSW and 33 remain in hospital locally

Local News The Echo - 0
There are currently 2,622 people admitted to hospital across NSW, 170 in ICU and 72 who require ventilation and 27 people with COVID died in the 20 hours to 8pm to 4pm 1 February.
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One death and 1,219 new COVID-19 cases in Northern Rivers

Local News The Echo - 0
In the 24 hours to 8pm 25 January there was one death and 1,219 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWHD).
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Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The Echo - 0
The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.
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Festival and event grants on offer

The Echo - 0
Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.
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Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Aslan Shand - 0
Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.
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The Pocket Winter Festival bringing you music, food and fun

The Echo - 0
The Pocket Winter Festival is set to return on Sunday, 21 June, from 10am to 2pm, bringing together the community for a day of music, food, entertainment and family fun at The Pocket Public School.
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