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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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Byron EchoDaniela Ulloa - 0

Crocs U10 go undefeated at Gala Day

The United Shores, U10 Crocs soccer team enjoyed a fantastic day of football at the 2026 Richmond Rovers MiniRoos...
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

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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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

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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Byron EchoJosephine Beams, Byron Bay - 0

Local Byron biz down 50 per cent – why?

What on Earth is going on in Jonson Street, Byron Bay? I ventured to the newsagent in the middle of...
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Former Paralympian loses critical NDIS support

Public support is being sought to help wheelchair-bound former Paralympic athlete gold medalist Tracy Barrell with her living expenses after an alleged National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) decision reduced her ability to be fed and assisted.
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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 "electric vehicles":

New EV chargers to deliver tourism boost and clean transport

Local News The Echo - 0
The North Coast will receive 35 new electric vehicle chargers, thanks to a $5.9 million investment by the NSW government to boost regional tourism and support the shift to cleaner transport.
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More EV chargers hitting NSW streets

National News The Echo - 0
Electric vehicle drivers in NSW will soon have access to another 549 new kerbside chargers across 130 suburbs, as the result of a $2.8 million investment by the NSW government.
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Byron Council adds four new EV chargers to carparks in Mullum and Byron Bay

Local News The Echo - 0
Byron Shire Council has added four new electric vehicle chargers to its carparks in Mullumbimby and Byron Bay, with the support of over $18,000 in funding from the NSW government's EV Destination Charging Grants program.
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Nearly 700 new EV stations for NSW

Local News The Echo - 6
Nearly 700 new public kerbside electric vehicle charging stations are to be installed across NSW, in what the government says is the largest rollout in the country.
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Cabarita Beach powers up with new EV fast charger

Local News The Echo - 0
The future of sustainable transport is rolling into northern NSW with the opening of a new electric vehicle fast charging station at Cabarita on the weekend.
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Australians smash electric vehicle purchase records

National News The Echo - 4
The electric vehicle (EV) discount, together with increased new supply and consumer interest, have been instrumental in breaking annual sales records for EVs in 2023, according to the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA).
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Byron council part of EV charger trial

Local News Mia Armitage - 1
Two new electric vehicle (EV) kerbside chargers have been attached to power poles in Byron Bay in the leadup to Christmas as part of state-wide plans for the infrastructure.
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NSW Draft Climate Change Policy and Action Plan open for comment

National News Aslan Shand - 6
It took the people to make the EPA take responsibility for its role in mitigating the impacts of greenhouse gasses. Today sees the release of the NSW Draft Climate Change Policy and Action Plan that outlines some of their key actions aimed at keeping warming below 1.5 degrees.
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Electric vehicle Expo in Bangalow, Sept 11

Local News The Echo - 2
Zero Emissions Byron is holding an Electric Vehicle Expo at Bangalow Showgrounds between 10am and 4pm on Sunday, September 11.
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EV debate gets Ballina councillors hot under collar

Local News David Lowe - 14
Cr Jeff Johnson's attempt to get Ballina Council to apply for a grant to install electric vehicle charging stations narrowly failed yesterday, with Mayor Sharon Cadwallader using her casting vote to back a watered-down amendment instead.
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Positive future for Byron’s visitor economy

Hans Lovejoy - 0
Last Thursday saw Destination Byron bring together over 150 attendees looking at the future of Byron and its visitor economy.
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Pet adoption day – 4 July in Ballina

The Echo - 0
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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Artists sought to transform factory space into multi-artform event

The Echo - 0
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for artists to transform a former factory in Lismore – The Joinery – through performance, installation and site-responsive art.
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What’s on in Tweed for NAIDOC Week?

The Echo - 0
NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held from Sunday 5 July to Sunday 12 July 2026, under the national theme 50 Years of Deadly. 
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