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Cinema: Battle of the sea folk
Yes, it’s school holidays so there are lots of films with ‘G’ in the rating, and Ruby Gillman – Teenage Kraken is definitely on the list. Sometimes the hero you are meant to be lies just beneath the surface.
Other News
No more Hottentot
I have received a petition from Change.org to change the name of Hottentot Crescent, Mullumbimby to another South African...
Already in ‘No’
When asked about the Voice referendum, Aboriginal performance artist and blogger, Briggs, summed it up pretty concisely: ‘Why would...
Liberal councillors walk out during Tweed mayoral election
Yesterday Liberal councillors James Owen and Rhiannon Brinsmead walked out of the extraordinary Tweed Shire Council meeting in protest against the way the Mayor of Tweed Shire is elected.
Bush ball – but fancy schmancy
The beautiful A&I Hall is the setting for the inaugural Bangalow Boujee Bush Ball on October 14 – celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Bangalow Community Children’s Centre. This will be a party to remember.
Car crashes through door at Ballina Coles
Yesterday (Tuesday, 20 September) a vehicle crashed into the Ballina Coles supermarket. The elderly driver was accompanied by a male passenger.
Options explored to save Bruns native habitat
Byron Council could seek federal government intervention in a last-ditch effort to protect a pocket of precious bushland in Brunswick Heads from development.
Stories about "Floods":
Why a listening space matters
Of all the forgotten stories in the aftermath of the 2022 floods in the Northern Rivers, the role of Mullumbimby’s Listening Space (LS) surely ranks as one of the more fascinating.
Tweed’s business land swap milestone
Tweed Shire Council say they have reached a major milestone for the area's flood recovery – preliminary works have begun on site this week at the Industry Central Land Swap project in South Murwillumbah.
Indigo Grey represents Ballina in Youth Parliament
Sixteen year old Ballina student Indigo Grey has recently returned from the Youth Parliament in Sydney. She and her mum Natasha sat down with the Echo to talk about the experience, and Indigo's ambitions for the future.
Young Lismore musicians to play in Sydney
Later this month a group of young Lismore musicians travel to Sydney to take part in a huge night of Latin music at Sydney’s Club York.
Murwillumbah CBD’s Levee and Drainage Study
Continuing the Tweed Shire Council's trend of asking the community for their opinion, residents of Murwillumbah are being invited to share their thoughts on the Murwillumbah CBD Levee and Drainage Study.
State Govt pledges support for flood-affected local women
Vulnerable local women who are affected by ongoing floods will have access to holistic support to address social, financial, and medical disadvantage, the State Government has promised.
That ridiculous ‘flood map’! Yes, I know I live in a flood zone, I can handle a flood, but…
This may not mean much to anyone apart from those living in Lismore who received yesterday’s ridiculous ‘flood map’. But I need to vent.
The flood community – you’re gonna hear them ROR
As the time between the floods and the future widens and number of people who are still homeless or struggling to keep their home, does not diminish, the community’s faith in the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) grows weaker and people want answers.
Editorial: Flood goal post moved
Late breaking news! On Tuesday, The Echo discovered that the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) is even worse than they were last week.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: What are you waiting for?
If you want to destroy someone without lifting a finger, make them wait. Keep them believing that help will come. Farm their hope. Ensure...
Byron Echo
Paco Lara Duende flamenco
Bringing the soul and spirit of Spanish flamenco, the acclaimed Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco Lara will inspire and capture the imagination of Australian audiences with the release and launch of his new album Duende, a self-produced album of original compositions.
Entertainment News
Circus, Comedy, WTF?
It’s that time again at the Brunswick Picture House – The Cheeky Cabaret’s new season has just opened and this one is more hilarious, and sexier, than ever!
Byron Echo
Bush ball – but fancy schmancy
The beautiful A&I Hall is the setting for the inaugural Bangalow Boujee Bush Ball on October 14 – celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Bangalow Community Children’s Centre. This will be a party to remember.
Byron Echo
Bicycle racing at Lismore attracts over 100 riders
Byron Bay Cycling Club’s (BBCC) inaugural closed road race through and around Lismore has been deemed a ‘success’ attracting 108 competitors and raising over...
