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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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Take sanctuary at this year’s Byron Writers Festival

Thirty years and a stellar lineup is coming your way with this year’s Byron Writers Festival,14–16 August.
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Lots happening around Ballina for NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week 2026 is now underway, with lots happening throughout the Northern Rivers. It's a great opportunity for everyone...
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

No Small Thing – changing lives for the better, together

This Thursday, 2 July (tonight) the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) Women’s Giving Circle is bringing a stellar lineup of leaders to the Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah to discuss how progress happens across climate, gender equality, media, democracy, and community action – and why local action still matters.
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Byron EchoAnnie Radermacher, Brunswick Heads - 0

Independent audit

I was so shocked to see on our Council community page that company Micromax has been employed to do...
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Pet adoption day – 4 July in Ballina

Northern Rivers Animal Services Inc (NRAS) are hoping the sun will be out for their monthly adoption day on Saturday, 4 July from 10am until 1pm at the NRAS Rescue Shelter at 61 Piper Drive, Ballina.
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Byron EchoDuncan Dey, Main Arm - 0

Mullum water

Thanks councillors Warth, Hauge, Ndiaye, Kay and Lowe for holding the line against the conservatives (Lyon, Dods and Labor)...
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Stories about "Dawn Walker":

Local artist selected to be exhibited in Royal Academy of Art, London

Local News The Echo - 0
Former Greens politician Dawn Walker has been pursuing an art career since leaving politics, and has recently received the news that she's been selected for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, which will be showing in London from 17 June to 17 August.
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‘Koala park’ forest blockade forcibly ended

National News Chris Dobney - 8
The Greens and conservation groups have condemned the forcible ending of a forest blockade in a high-use koala area near Bellingen after 30 days of sit-ins and lock-ons prevented the removal of old-growth logs.
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‘Incompetent’ minister presiding over ‘extinction’ of koalas

Local News Chris Dobney - 3
NSW Greens MP Dawn Walker has lashed out in state parliament at the government’s failure to deliver a state-wide koala strategy, accusing Liberal Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton of ‘incompetence or gross negligence’.
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North Coast disability services under threat

Local News Chris Dobney - 0
Greens North Coast MP and disability spokesperson Dawn Walker has lashed out at the NSW Government’s planned cuts to disability advocacy funding for the region.
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Developer accused of ‘sneaking in’ mega mine proposal before Christmas

Local News Chris Dobney - 2
Opponents of sand mining at Lennox Head say an existing mine operator in the area has ‘snuck in’ a proposal for a massive expansion just before Christmas to avoid public scrutiny.
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Greens call for koala sniffer dogs in state forests

Local News Chris Dobney - 0
The Greens say a successful trial of koala sniffer dogs in a Northern Rivers state forest should be extended across the state but the state government has told parliament there are currently ‘no projects being conducted in state forests that require sniffer dogs.’
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Food precinct could endanger Bangalow’s koalas: Greens

Local News Chris Dobney - 6
North Coast Greens MP and koala protection spokesperson Dawn Walker has raised the plight of Bangalow’s koala population in NSW Parliament and thrown her support behind the community campaign against the proposed mega food precinct at Lot 201 Lismore Road, Bangalow.
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Dawn Walker gives inaugural speech in parliament

Local News The Echo - 0
North coast based Greens MLC Dawn Walker gave her inaugural speech on International Women’s Day last week and became the fifty-fourth woman inducted into Australia’s oldest parliament.
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Will Cr Reece Byrnes ‘be responsible for the death of the Pottsville koalas?’

Local News The Echo - 12
Almost 400 people showed up in support of the koalas and moving the Men's Shed to a better site. The Pottsville concerts is being hailed as a success but it may all come down to the vote of Cr Reece Byrnes.
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Dawn Walker prepares for life in Macquarie Street

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 0
The replacement for Greens MLC Jan Barham has now been settled, after a close vote between Tweed Heads resident Dawn Walker and former staffer to the late Dr John Kaye MP, Kelly Marks, who is based in Sydney.
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Young musicians to Take Centre Stage for NRYO 2026 finale concert

The Echo - 0
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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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 union players to benefit from Legacy grants

The Echo - 0
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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Solar and batteries for every public school in NSW?

The Echo - 0
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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