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Bumpers to Bruns

Last Sunday, antique chrome and stylish engineering was on display in Brunswick Heads as the Back to Bruns hot rods came to town. Jeff Dawson was there to capture it.

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A hidden gem of culture and fun

With 73 films under their belts the Drill Hall Film Society are inviting you to come and see the next film they are showing – the 1971 classic and hilarious Harold and Maude.

Plastic not so fantastic

There is nothing healthier than drinking some water – or so I’ve always told my kids. It doesn’t contain sugar or colour additives – as one person used to tell us as children, ‘it’s sky juice’! What could be better?

Oz Grom Open wraps up in Lennox

The 2026 Soundboks Oz Grom Open saw a fairytale finish to competition yesterday with huge performances, bluebird skies and local wins in dreamy two-foot conditions.

Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

With a government agency now investigating the alleged clear felling of natives on a large private block in Lennox Head, Ballina Greens councillor Kiri Dicker has told The Echo that contractors were felling trees all morning, ‘trying to get the job done’.

Great Koala National Park feedback report released

Feedback around the NSW government's Great Koala National Park (GKNP) proposal has been published – what are the main themes?

Lismore households throwing away $670,000

Lismore City Council says Lismore households recently threw away an estimated $670,000 by placing eligible drink containers in their kerbside bins instead of claiming their refund, while almost half the contents of red-lid general waste bins could have been recycled or composted.

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$30,419 for Byron’s Fletcher Street Cottage

The Festival of Stone sold out in June with over 2,000 people enjoying good music, great food, and the festival’s namesake Stone Brew Beer.

Global Ripple steps up to assist Fletcher Street Cottage

A long-standing supporter of Byron Community Centre, Global Ripple, has stepped forward with a generous 'EOFY Matched
Giving Challenge'.



The heart of Byron Bay’s local community

For 45 years, the Byron Community Centre has been at the heart of Byron’s local community, providing arts and social programs for locals and visitors.

Free women’s clinic at Fletcher Street Cottage

Every Tuesday there is a safe women’s space provided from 1pm to 3pm at Fletcher Street Cottage, 18 Fletcher Street, Byron Bay that now includes a free women’s clinic for women and their children.

Rotary donates $5K to Byron women’s emergency fund

Operators of Byron Bay charity Fletcher Street Cottage say the local rotary club has donated $5,000 to its Women’s Emergency Relief Fund.

Rhythms of Resolution set to uplift, inspire and connect

Byron Shire will welcome the new year with a vibrant celebration of music, culture and community as Sensory Blender – Rhythms of Resolution takes over the North Byron Hotel on New Year’s Day.

Hamper appeal launched by Byron Community Centre

The Byron Community Centre has launched its much-loved ‘adopt a family’ Christmas Hamper Appeal, and is calling on the local community to help spread festive cheer to families doing it tough this holiday season.

FNCLS donates $5k to the Fletcher Street Cottage

A donation of $5,000 to the Fletcher Street Cottage will go a long way to providing a vital community service supporting people experiencing hardship...

Fletcher Street Cottage receives secure tenure

A services hub for people experiencing homelessness located in Byron Bay’s CBD and run by the Byron Community Centre has been given a longer tenure by Byron Shire Council.

Women-only service to start in Byron

A new weekly women-only service has been announced ‘to provide safety, dignity and support in the heart of Byron Bay for women experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and financial insecurity’.

Business Lennox Head meets Thursday

The first Business Lennox Head After Hours of the new 2026/27 financial year will be this Thursday at the Lennox Hotel  from 5.30pm, and organisers say, 'we'd love to see you there'.

Mullum residents rally over second ‘woeful’ massive DA

A community gathering last night heard of the concerns around the second attempt to plonk a large block of units at the entrance to Mullumbimby.

Myocum Road road patching starts soon

Byron Council say they are about to start a major program of heavy patching on Myocum Road later this month.

Great Koala National Park feedback report released

Feedback around the NSW government's Great Koala National Park (GKNP) proposal has been published – what are the main themes?