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Government sells out Pacific, NT, Australia

Last week the government demonstrated its flagrant disregard for science and common sense from Washington to Palau, and from Canberra to Darwin.

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School lunchbox inspiration

Forget the soggy sandwich and packaged snack – some of our local school kids are showing us just how exciting a healthy lunchbox can be.

Thousands of infringements during Operation RAID

More than 7,000 drivers will face enforcement action following a statewide traffic operation conducted by police over the weekend.

Sculptures signal Spring at Gardens

The Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens will be buzzing with excitement as the inaugural 2026 (Re)Create Sculpture Exhibition opens on Sunday, 20 September. Spring brings new growth and it’s time to awaken the senses and enjoy the outdoors.

Cartoon of the week – 2 September, 2026

The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, send us your epistles.

Flora, fauna, and funga

Last week, science added a new branch to the Tree of Life. Instead of just flora and fauna, the world...

Byron businesses shine at tourism awards

Crystalbrook Byron and Better By Bike took out three gold awards at the recent  2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards in Coffs Harbour.

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Thousands of infringements during Operation RAID

More than 7,000 drivers will face enforcement action following a statewide traffic operation conducted by police over the weekend.

Greater gliders following thylacine into extinction?

An alarming report released by the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) in the leadup to National Threatened Species Day (today), identifies the extent of state forests occupied by endangered greater gliders has declined by two-thirds over 27 years, and within the remaining occupied habitat populations have collapsed by a similar amount.

Thousands of infringements during Operation RAID

More than 7,000 drivers will face enforcement action following a statewide traffic operation conducted by police over the weekend.

Chris Fisher has timeless talent

Local singer songwriter Chris Fisher has been selected for a Global Age Positive Project: ’50 over 50’ supported by the Talent Is Timeless movement.

Lessons from Queensland for the Northern Rivers

Following last week's announcement by the NSW government of a new Richmond River Coordinator, a gathering at Swan Bay heard from Julie McLellan, CEO of Healthy Land & Water, southeast Queensland's natural resource management organisation, about the practicalities of restoring rivers.