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Local NewsDavid Lowe - 0

How will mega-dam proposals affect Nimbin and the wider region?

This morning's Lismore Council meeting saw a protest outside from Dam Free Nimbin and heard evidence inside that the proposals for massive flood retention dams designed to protect the Lismore CBD are already causing negative impacts on people upstream.
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NSW NewsThe Echo - 0

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.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Vale Robin Harrison aka Professor Cuddlebumps

Robin Harrison, aka Professor Cuddlebumps and Apprentice Earth Wizard, was a much-loved figure and friend to many in the Caldera and Byron Shire. He was a performer, an activist, a change maker and sustainability advocate extraordinaire.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Northern Rivers family could be forced to leave Australia

A Northern Rivers family might be forced to leave their life behind without direct intervention by the Minister for Immigration, Tony Burke. The de Silva family have been living locally since 2020, contributing significantly to local businesses and to disaster recovery.
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Byron EchoJo Faith, Newtown - 0

Sentient care

Words can fail one. I am compelled to write and thank all of the remarkable, peaceful activists who maintained...
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Local NewsAslan Shand - 0

Byron surfing community gathers for positive change

On Sunday the community came together, with close to 200 people gathering at Clarkes Beach for a paddle out, and shore action, to raise their voices and say there are no more excuses for violence against women and girls.
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Articles & ColumnsParam Berg - 0

Rising Tide win over ANZ

In a considerable victory for people power, the national pressure group Rising Tide and its local Northern Rivers membership has just declared a significant win for the climate.
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Stories about "Fire & Rescue NSW":

Paterson Street grass fire

Local News The Echo - 0
After various reports from members of the public about an incident at Paterson Street in Byron Bay on the weekend, Fire & Rescue NSW has confirmed that they responded to a Triple 0 call on Sunday evening.
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Byron Bay Fire and Rescue open day this Saturday

Local News The Echo - 0
Byron Bay residents and visitors are invited to attend a community Open Day for the Byron Bay Fire Station on Saturday, 9 May, held...
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Twenty-five fire crew at Piggabeen house blaze

Local News Eve Jeffery - 0
Fire crews and emergency services were called to a blaze at Piggabeen in the early hours of Monday.
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New captain for Mullum RFS brigade

Local News The Echo - 0
The Mullumbimby Rural Fire Service (RFS) recently welcomed their new Captain Phill Le Marinel who said he is excited about growing the brigade.
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Local News

Paterson Street grass fire

The Echo - 0
After various reports from members of the public about an incident at Paterson Street in Byron Bay on the weekend, Fire & Rescue NSW has confirmed that they responded to a Triple 0 call on Sunday evening.
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National News

MPs urge closure of legal loophole

The Echo - 0
The Minns government is facing pressure to close a legal loophole exempting the Catholic Church from legal liability for institutional child sexual abuse, following a 2024 High Court ruling which held the Church could not be liable for abuse perpetrated by non-employees, namely clergy.
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Articles & Columns

Rising Tide win over ANZ

Param Berg - 0
In a considerable victory for people power, the national pressure group Rising Tide and its local Northern Rivers membership has just declared a significant win for the climate.
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Local News

Mullum show by JD

Jeff Dawson - 0
Echo photographer Jeff Dawson was there to cover the action at the 2026 Mullumbimby Show, which took place 6-8 November at the Mullum Showgrounds.
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