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EditorialAslan Shand - 0

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?
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The Good LifeThe Echo - 0

Three Blue Ducks

On Sunday 26 July, from 11:30am for both lunch and dinner, Three Blue Ducks will celebrate Christmas in July...
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Entertainment NewsThe Echo - 0

Cinema: Moana

The Academy Award-nominated animated film sails into its live action debut in Moana, directed by Tony- and Emmy-winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton).
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The Good LifeThe Echo - 0

Manna Haven Cafe – loving Byron for 20 years

One of Byron Bay’s favourite lunch spots is wowing guests after a recent community-gifted makeover. More than 50 volunteers...
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Local NewsMandy Nolan, The SHIFT Project - 0

Making the S.H.I.F.T. in women’s lives

Older women are disproportionately affected by the housing crisis and financial insecurity. They are the fastest-growing group of people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
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Local NewsPaul Bibby - 0

New flood maps could reshape development across Byron Shire

New flood mapping covering much of the Byron Shire could affect future development controls, with a major new study recommending that planning decisions be based on whichever flood source – river flooding or overland flow – produces the highest flood level.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Free shop to move on from Billinudgel

The Billinudgel Railway Station building, managed by Byron Shire Council (BSC) on behalf of Transport for NSW (TfNSW), has been used as a free community shop where people can donate unwanted items which are available for others to take since 2022.
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Stories about "lithium-ion batteries":

Be cautious of illegal e-scooters and e-bikes this Christmas

National News The Echo - 0
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) is calling on prospective e-scooter and e-bike buyers this Christmas to purchase from reputable suppliers and avoid illegal or modified devices, which can void insurance coverage and pose serious fire risks.
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Don’t charge phones in bed: authorities issue fire warning

Local News The Echo - 0
State fire authorities have issued a reminder about the risks of lithium-ion batteries, which they say is one of the fastest growing fire risks in NSW.
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Lithium-ion battery warning

Local News The Echo - 11
The NSW Government has issued an alert about potential fire dangers of poor-quality lithium-ion battery powered products.
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Lithium-ion battery safety warning

National News The Echo - 1
A rise in the severity of house fires due to an increase in popularity of rechargeable lithium-ion battery products in homes has prompted a warning for Aussies to learn more about the safety risks this Christmas.
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The next black gold? A lithium coup d’Etat

Byron Echo The Echo - 5
You’re all set to buy the latest iPhone or its Android equivalent, the last thing on your mind is the recent overthrow of Bolivia’s government. Why should it be?
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Standards committee favours power distributors

Letters The Echo - 1
Jim Beatson, Byron Bay. In response to Giles Parkinson's article Lithium-ion battery storage may be banned in Australian homes, about eight years ago, when installing...
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Lithium-ion battery storage may be banned in Australian homes

Articles & Columns The Echo - 3
Lithium-ion battery storage devices – including Tesla Powerwalls and other products – may be banned from being installed inside homes and garages in Australia under new guidelines being drafted by Standards Australia.
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Local News

Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

The Echo - 0
Police say a man will face court today, charged after 12 windows were allegedly smashed in Ballina last night.   Police say, 'About 10.35pm (Thursday 9 July 2026), police were called to Martin Street following reports of a man smashing windows'.
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Local News

Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

The Echo - 0
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’.
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Local News

Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

The Echo - 0
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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Local News

Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

The Echo - 0
Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.
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