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Entertainment NewsThe Echo - October 20, 20260

Cinema: NAZA

A must-see, award-winning documentary investigating AI warfare in Gaza. Fresh from winning the Special Jury Prize at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, NAZA, the latest documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor (No Other Land), examines artificial intelligence and surveillance in Israel’s military operations in Gaza.

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Local NewsThe Echo - October 15, 20260

Early works finished for Byron’s $8.2 million fire station

Early works have been completed for Byron Bay’s new $8.2 million fire station, with construction of the building set to begin.

The Good LifeThe Echo - October 20, 20260

Foreshore Italian

Foreshore Italian brings the warmth, generosity and simplicity of Italian cooking to Elements of Byron, celebrating the pleasure of good food, fresh ingredients and shared dining experiences.

Local NewsAslan Shand - October 14, 20260

Bruns residents and Reflections struggle to find common ground

Brunswick Heads residents called on their local MP Tamara Smith for a meeting to discuss the fences that Reflections Holiday Parks have erected around the park area where the community planted native cypress pines commemorating the Battle of Lone Pine in WWI, which has been utilised by the community for over 60 years for recreation.

Local NewsThe Echo - October 16, 20260

McAuleys estate changes approved, but pet ban and cycle path stay

Developers have secured approval for changes to a contentious Myocum subdivision, but requirements banning pets and providing a cycle path and vehicle turnaround will remain.

EditorialAslan Shand - October 16, 20260

Editorial – Time for a little respect

In 2020 unpaid care was estimated at three million unpaid carers in Australia that provide approximately $80 billion of unpaid care a year, that is $1.5 billion a week.

Local NewsAslan Shand - October 15, 20260

Found – Missing Robert Craig, last seen at South Golden Beach

Police are searching for 72yo, Robert Craig, last seen on a bush track at Helen Street, South Golden Beach, about 7.30am this morning.

Labor beats The Nats in 2CP race for Richmond

Local News The Echo - May 12, 2025 10

Vote counting in the seat of Richmond has officially reached tipping point in the two-candidate preferred race with Labor’s incumbent Justine Elliot the clear winner at nearly 60%.

Mandy Nolan concedes defeat in seat of Richmond

Local News The Echo - May 6, 2025 22

While counting continues in the marginal Richmond federal electorate (Tweed, Byron and Ballina shires), Labor incumbent Justine Elliot is the likely winner, with her closest competitor, Greens candidate, Mandy Nolan, conceded today.

Race for Richmond: Labor winning but tally still too close to call

Local News Mia Armitage - May 5, 2025 27

The federal electoral race for Richmond was officially too close to call as counting finished Sunday but a nation-wide so-called ‘Labor landslide’ looked likely to include the marginal seat.

Richmond meets the candidates – it’s a wrap!

Local News Hans Lovejoy - April 29, 2025 9

Nine federal candidates for the May 3 election fronted up at the Byron Theatre on Monday night to make their pitch to voters.

Race for Richmond: Labor determined to win majority government with Justine Elliot

Local News Mia Armitage - April 28, 2025 12

We spoke with the incumbent candidate for the seat of Richmond, Labor’s Justine Elliot, in the final week of campaigning before pre-polling started.

Race for Richmond: The Nationals secure maximum how-to-vote preferences with Kimberly Hone

Local News Mia Armitage - April 28, 2025 6

We spoke with National Party of Australia federal candidate for the seat of Richmond, Kimberly Hone, on day three of pre-polling at the Jessie McMillan Hall pre-poll booth in Murwillumbah.

Race for Richmond: The Greens’ push for minority gov’t with Mandy Nolan

Local News Mia Armitage - April 28, 2025 15

We spoke with The Greens federal candidate for the seat of Richmond, Mandy Nolan, on day three of pre-polling at the Richmond Room pre-poll booth in Ballina.

Early voting open for the ‘key seat’ of Richmond

Local News The Echo - April 24, 2025 4

The seat of Richmond has been held by Labor’s Justine Elliot for the last 20 years and is considered a ‘key seat’ by ABC's Antony Green after the close race by the Green in the last federal election.

Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital a marginal Richmond seat favourite

Local News Mia Armitage - April 16, 2025 3

The Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital has starred in two federal election campaign announcements in the marginal seat of Richmond, with both The Greens and Labor promising funds if they get the numbers in the 3 May election.

Ending native forest logging – What do federal Richmond candidates think?

Local News Hans Lovejoy - February 7, 2025 13

Greens federal candidate Mandy Nolan says the push to end native forest logging is back on the agenda in federal parliament, after emails released last week under freedom of information laws show Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek described a deal late last year to set up a federal Environment Protection Agency (EPA) as ‘critical’ before being overturned by PM Anthony Albanese.

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Interview with Genevieve Clay-Smith, director of Boss Cat showing at the Byron Bay Film Festival

Eve Jeffery - October 20, 2026 0

When Sonja (Olivia Hargroder) loses her mother without warning, the only steady presence left in her life is her grandmother, Doris. But Doris’s idea of stability means dismantling everything Sonja has built. For Sonja, who lives with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and has spent her life fighting to be underestimated by no one, Doris’ plan feels less like protection and more like erasure. Directed by Genevieve Clay-Smith, Boss Cat is a vibrant, big-hearted Australian dramedy about independence, family and self-determination, anchored by a fearless lead performance.

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Something for everyone at the Picture House

The Echo - October 20, 2026 0

From Australian superstar musos, to brand new documentaries, to comedians at the top of their game, there really is something for everyone at the Brunswick Picture House.

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Thirty-six unmissable films

The Echo - October 20, 2026 0

The 2026 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival features an unmissable line up 36 films, including five retrospectives which will screen from 28 October to 29 November at Palace Byron Bay and Ballina Cinemas.

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A timeless story of self-discovery

The Echo - October 20, 2026 0

A husband with a promotion, two adorable children and a lovely new house. Nora thought she had it all. But did she? What was the discontent that was whispering to her in the shadows?

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Cinema: NAZA

Other News

Early works finished for Byron’s $8.2 million fire station

Foreshore Italian

Bruns residents and Reflections struggle to find common ground

McAuleys estate changes approved, but pet ban and cycle path stay

Editorial – Time for a little respect

Found – Missing Robert Craig, last seen at South Golden Beach

Stories about "federal seat of Richmond":

Labor beats The Nats in 2CP race for Richmond

Mandy Nolan concedes defeat in seat of Richmond

Race for Richmond: Labor winning but tally still too close to call

Richmond meets the candidates – it’s a wrap!

Race for Richmond: Labor determined to win majority government with Justine Elliot

Race for Richmond: The Nationals secure maximum how-to-vote preferences with Kimberly Hone

Race for Richmond: The Greens’ push for minority gov’t with Mandy Nolan

Early voting open for the ‘key seat’ of Richmond

Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital a marginal Richmond seat favourite

Ending native forest logging – What do federal Richmond candidates think?

Interview with Genevieve Clay-Smith, director of Boss Cat showing at the Byron Bay Film Festival

Something for everyone at the Picture House

Thirty-six unmissable films

A timeless story of self-discovery

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