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The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.
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Cartoons of the week – 17 June, 2026

The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, send us your epistles.
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Riparian restoration works sees improvements over four catchments

Creeks and riverbanks damaged by the 2022 floods are being restored, thanks to the work of landowners and the NSW government Caring for Catchments program.
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Peace in our time?

While details remain scant, there are claims from multiple sources that a peace deal has finally been reached in the war between Iran and the United States, after nearly four months of fighting.
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Byron EchoHywel David - 0

Byron Shire Rebels gutsy efforts

A day of contrasting rugby fortunes for the Rebels at Ballina, with the Men’s XV putting in a gutsy...
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Humanity together

Dale Emerson’s letter last week expanding on Chris Hanley’s attitude to The Echo, and to our world, was impressive....
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A rainforest table

If you’ve driven the stretch out to Suffolk Park, you may have passed it without quite knowing it was...
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Stories about "family":

Ballina Duck Fest set to make a splash for charity

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Ballina is preparing for a high-energy celebration as Ballina Duck Fest returns on Sunday 8 March from 11am to 3pm at Captain Cook Park (next to Ballina RSL), raising funds for local community projects.
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Federal Family Fun Day

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The Federal Community Children’s Centre is hosting their popular Family Fun Day.
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Moving beyond the ‘step’ – it is more than just a word

Byron Echo Adam Abbasi-Sacca - 2
The emphasis on spending time with family during this upcoming holiday season is an enduring, annual reminder of being part of a blended family. 
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Ballina gets into the Christmas spirit

Local News David Lowe - 0
After COVID put a dampener on things for the last couple of years, Christmas enthusiasts in Ballina and Lennox Head are going all out with their public light displays this year, attracting many families to enjoy the electric magic.
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Children value time and love above money 

National News The Echo - 1
During Child Protection Week we are being reminded that children value time and love above money and that parents can still give their children important things even though cost of living pressures may have cut into family leisure spending. 
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‘Empower You’ app to support DV victims

Local News The Echo - 2
A new mobile phone app has been launched with the aim of empowering victims of domestic and family violence in NSW.
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Let’s get behind Ben and his family

Local News Paul Bibby - 0
The local community is rallying around a Cabarita dad and his family after he was critically injured in a car accident last week.
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Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre reopening

Local News David Lowe - 1
There will be a community open day this Sunday 16 July to celebrate the reopening of the Lake Ainsworth Sport & Recreation Centre, on the shores of the lake in Lennox Head.
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New family law support service

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Families impacted by domestic violence and involved in family law proceedings in the regions, including services in locations at Lismore and Coffs Harbour, will have improved access to support as part of a major project expansion.
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Eco Festival bringing Tweed residents together to get climate-ready

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The Eco Festival, to be held in Murwillumbah, aims to bring Tweed residents together for a fun, free event with practical tips to help residents prepare to be climate-ready and environmentally friendly.
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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

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A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.
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Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

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Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.
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Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

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The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.
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Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

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Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.
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