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Green Heroes among 2026 NSW Environment Award winners

The NSW Environment Awards, hosted by the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, Nature Conservation Council NSW, was recently held at Customs House in Sydney.

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Third person dies after Suffolk Park crash

A 70-year-old woman has died in hospital after a three-vehicle crash at Suffolk Park last weekend, bringing the death toll to three.

Casino Truck Show crowned NSW’s Best Visitor Experience

The North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show has taken out the Outstanding Visitor Experience category at the 2026 NSW Business Awards in Sydney.

Sentient care

Words can fail one. I am compelled to write and thank all of the remarkable, peaceful activists who maintained...

Chumps: certain fools

I noticed in a recent edition of The Echo what I regard as the most enduringly relevant of the...

Bus politics: more public transport for Northern Rivers

The state government has announced more than 670 additional weekly bus services to run across Northern Rivers bus networks starting from 6 December, 2026.

Walking the talk

Under the leadership of Labor’s Minister for the Environment, Hon. Penny Sharpe MLC, the NSW Parliament recently legislated several...

Stories about "Disability":

‘Waves Without Limits’ launches in Bruns

Saturday saw the launch of ‘Waves Without Limits’ wheelchairs on Torakina Beach that has seen a chair, wheelie walker and hoist available for community use to access the beach and water.

Eleven winners at Byron Bay Herb Nursery

The Byron Bay Herb Nursery continues to create constructive pathways to achievement with twelve students from Byron Bay Herb Nursery’s disability support program recently graduating with a Certificate II in Horticulture.

Summerland Farm launches new inclusive farm tour

Summerland Farm, one of Australia’s most successful disability enterprises, has unveiled a brand-new, purpose-built wheelchair-friendly trailer, designed for inclusive farm tours that the whole family can enjoy.

‘Everything is Possible’ celebrates SAMBHAV festival

Local film makers Andy Bambach and Suzanne Whiteman have created a new film about the SAMBHAV disability arts festival, which happens in New Delhi each year, and celebrates artists from across the world, including Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand and Russia.

LECC accuses officer of racism, misconduct

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) has recommended disciplinary action for a NSW police officer performing the role of Custody Manager.

The push for all-access beach immersion 

Plunging into the refreshing waters of our beaches on a hot day is one of summer’s great joys, but for a number of our long-term residents, it’s a pleasure and a relief they can only imagine.

Disability advocate asks: ‘are we there yet?’

National disability sector advocate River Night says it's past time for government to get cracking on the Royal Commission's recommendations and reforms.

New film explores communicating with Simi

Good communication is a challenge for everyone, but for those living with disabilities, every day can bring obstacles between individuals and their world. Fortunately, new technology and understanding is also breaking down these barriers. A forthcoming short film from Suffolk Park's Andy Bambach and Ballina's Suz Whiteman explores these issues in a very personal way.

From Ballina to Sambhav Festival in New Delhi

Northern Rivers legends Suzanne Whiteman and Andy Bambach were joined by Ballina's Leanne Thomas on a recent trip to the Sambhav Festival in India, which has a focus on giving artists with disabilities an opportunity to showcase their talents and shine.

Corruption, intrigue and drama with Drama All Sorts

It is time for a new take on the Wild West with Drama All Sorts who are putting on Big Trouble in Little Town on Wednesday, 15 and 22 November in Brunswick Heads. 

Remembrance Day 2026: 11am, 11 November

It is estimated that in WWl there were 20 million dead and 20 million injured. From a population base of fewer than five million,...

Love books? Join Friends of the Library

Friends of the Libraries, Byron Shire are looking for some fresh, new, younger faces to join the group and help keep it moving forward.

Racehorses shot for pet food by NSW breeder

Thirteen thoroughbred horses deemed no longer useful, have been destroyed with eight horses destroyed by firearm at Berkeley Park Stud.

Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club youngsters shine

Two young members of Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club have delivered outstanding performances at the Paddle NSW State Sprint Championships, held at the Penrith International Regatta Centre over the weekend.