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Byron Shire Rebels men’s XV vs Lismore on Ladies Day

The Rebels men’s XV made the trip to Lismore Rugby Park on Ladies Day and delivered a commanding 38-17 victory.
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$5.5 million for surf clubs

The NSW government says the state's surf life saving clubs can now apply for a share of $5.5 million through the Surf Club Facility Program, to upgrade, rebuild or future-proof the facilities that keep beaches safe.
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Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

Police say a 20-year-old Ocean Shores man is behind bars (refused bail) and will face court in Tweed Heads Local Court on 18 September, charged with advocating terrorism.  
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Deadly stories: powerful First Nations voices at Byron Writers Festival 2026

This year’s festival celebrates some of the most vital and impactful storytelling in Australian literature, with a dedicated program of First Nations writers whose work spans historical fiction, picture books and Indigenous knowledge and whose voices are reshaping how this country understands itself.
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Entertainment NewsThe Echo - 0

Here she comes

Tiffany Grace is a 22-year-old Brisbane-based singer/songwriter/guitarist. Her original songs are deep, uplifting, and relatable, with an acoustic, pop-country feel that are getting attention worldwide.
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Local NewsPaul Bibby - 0

Bigger community say on hospital land

Byron Council has voted to give the community a greater role in shaping the future of the former Mullumbimby Hospital site, despite concerns from some councillors that additional consultation could further delay the delivery of desperately needed housing.
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Local NewsJeff Dawson - 0

Jeff Dawson captures Mullum Roots Festival

Did you make it to Mullum Roots Festival on the weekend?
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Stories about "fundraising":

Screening tonight raising funds for next Cuba film

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 0
Local filmmaker David Bradbury is leaving soon for Cuba with his two children, Nakeita, 23, and Omar, 16, to shoot social media posts and a feature-length doco they will be sending back to the Byron community via The Echo online as Trump’s next plans unfold to take over the island.
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Samson Fitness Challenge returns to Lismore

Local News The Echo - 0
More than 550 competitors have signed up to take on the 2026 Samson Fitness Challenge in Lismore this weekend, in what has become a major event on the annual fundraising calendar for sick children in the region.
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Team Koala hands over cheques to help wildlife

Local News David Lowe - 0
World Wildlife Day this year saw two very welcome donations from Murwillumbah-based volunteer environmental group Team Koala, the product of months of fundraising, to worthy local wildlife organisations.
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Ballina Duck Fest set to make a splash for charity

Local News The Echo - 0
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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Wildlife Hospital celebrates five with Gurus concert

Local News The Echo - 1
Iconic Australian rock legends the Hoodoo Gurus will headline a big night of music and critical fundraising for wildlife on Saturday, September 27, at the Bluesfest Green Room.
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Ducks returning to Ballina for family fun day

Local News David Lowe - 0
The ducks are returning to Fawcett Park in Ballina this Sunday, 10 November, for Rotary's great Community Duck Race.
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Lismore raises $3,000 plus for Kids4Kids Foundation

Local News The Echo - 0
Kids4Kids Foundation is set to receive more than $3,000 to support their important work, thanks to the generosity of the Lismore community in this year’s Officeworks Make a Difference Appeal.
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Winter Whales swim raises $34k

Local News The Echo - 2
One of Byron Shire’s biggest yearly events – The Byron Bay Winter Whales Ocean Swim – have announced the beneficiaries of their 2024 fundraising efforts. 
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Don’t want to show us your muff? Make a merkin instead

Local News Aslan Shand - 1
The call to 'Show us your muff!' might be a bit much for some people, as a way of raising money for homeless women as part of the Darling Muffs Of May campaign – but that doesn’t mean you can’t get involved.
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Strait to Tassie crossing due to arrive today

National News The Echo - 0
A crew of five young mates from Sydney’s Northern Beaches will complete their gruelling kayak crossing of Bass Strait today, aiming to land this afternoon at Little Mussell Row Bay, Tasmania.
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Byron Echo

Tennis comp returns to Northern Rivers at Mullum and Bangalow

Jesse Taylor - 0
One of the Northern Rivers’ biggest tennis events is set to return later this month, with the 2026 Mullumbimby Community Open taking place on Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 July across Mullumbimby and Bangalow tennis clubs.
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Entertainment News

Cinema: Look who’s come down for dinner

The Echo - 0
Failed musician Joe arrives home from work to discover his stay-at-home wife Angela has invited their upstairs neighbours, divorcee Pína and her partner, widower Hawk, over for dinner at their apartment.
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Entertainment News

Art exhibition inspired by nature

The Echo - 0
Elemental: Conversations with Nature is an exhibition bringing together a group of local artists who present their work for community enjoyment in one of the Shire’s many local halls – Coorabell Hall.
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Entertainment News

Tonight’s The Night – actually, it’s Thursday night

The Echo - 0
Rob Caudill, renowned for his uncanny resemblance to the legendary Rod Stewart, continues to captivate audiences worldwide – whether he’s stopped in airports for autographs or turning heads in restaurants, Caudill’s presence is unmistakable.
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