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Greens urged to back pathway to end native forest logging

Some of NSW’s most respected and long-standing forest campaigners and scientists have today urged the Greens not to support the Nationals' attempt to disallow the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) method.

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NSW gambling reforms announced

The Minns government says it is delivering on a key election commitment with its latest tranche of gaming reforms, giving people and families stronger protections against gambling harm and tightening the rules concerning gambling promotion and marketing.

Lynda Dean – a life of love and making the world a better place

My beloved Lynda Dean was the rock and the heart that held in place not only me and our family, but an extraordinary network of friends and communities throughout the Byron Shire and far beyond.

Trains on tracks

Give the Northern Rivers a fair go on rail I was surprised to see The Echo promoting the Rail Trail...

Editorial – Drug-checking saves lives

No-one would tolerate killing six teenagers with methanol-laced alcohol in Australia, as occurred recently in Laos. But in Australia, you can’t check your drugs to see if they’re safe.

Tweed Shire Council update

Tweed Council's latest meeting included motions on solar panel recycling, free speech, financial sustainability and Clarrie Hall Dam.

Byron Bay fights for its low-rise character as 16m to 21m height breaches loom

Urgent questions are being raised about Byron Bay’s future as the NSW government increasingly uses fast-tracked planning pathways that can allow major developments to bypass or vary local planning controls, including height limits, raising concerns about how Byron’s unique character, built environment, and community expectations will be protected.

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Tears, anger and joy at 2026 Byron Writers Fest

There was a lot less mud and a lot more walking at this year's glorious celebration of words, the Byron Writers Festival, which took place in a series of venues around Byron Bay over the last three days.

Why is Mandy Nolan running for the seat of Ballina in 2027?

Speaking to The Echo Greens candidate for the 2027 State election for the local seat of Ballina, Mandy Nolan, highlighted issues from housing and rental affordability, the need for Ballina Hospital to be funded as a regional hospital, community trust in government, to the environment, as key issues that face the Ballina and Byron communities.

Mandy Nolan confirmed as Greens candidate for Ballina

Following the Ballina-Byron Greens preselection ballot, Mandy Nolan has been selected as the party's candidate to contest the state seat of Ballina in the 2027 election, currently held by Tamara Smith.

Byron mayor puts hand up to run for state against Mandy Nolan

Byron Shire Greens Mayor, Sarah Ndiaye, has confirmed with The Echo that she is putting her hand up for Greens preselection for the state seat of Ballina, following Greens MP Tamara Smith announcing she would not be contesting the seat in the 2027 state election.

Mandy Nolan confirms 2027 state election run

With Member for Ballina, Tamara Smith (Greens), saying she will not be contesting next year’s state election, Mandy Nolan says she will run for Greens preselection for the state seat of Ballina.

Are you on holidays here, enjoying yourself? Well then read this…

It’s holiday time. It’s hot. The beach is pumping. There’s a sparkle in the air. They’re here. The people who work in shit jobs that are killing them, with people they hate, to save for this two weeks of Byron.

F*ckup Night comes to Byron, June 25

The Byron Chamber of Commerce is bringing the global F*ckup Night movement to Byron on Wednesday, June 25 at The Northern Hotel.

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: What a F*ckup

A good f*ckup changes your life... At the time it’s excruciating. But sometimes it opens a door to something quite unexpected. It was a...

No joke – Mandy quits stand-up comedy

The north coast comedic baton, or more appropriately, a microphone, has been passed over, with Mandy Nolan saying she will retire from stand-up comedy. Yet...

Labor beats The Nats in 2CP race for Richmond

Vote counting in the seat of Richmond has officially reached tipping point in the two-candidate preferred race with Labor’s incumbent Justine Elliot the clear winner at nearly 60%.

Ballina Council makes decision on Ross Lane

With the absence of all four of its progressive councillors for various reasons, Ballina Council pushed ahead with its agenda at yesterday's monthly meeting, including a decision which is likely to close Ross Lane for months while the road is upgraded.

Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

Imagine Northern Rivers says Mullumbimby is the only community across the region to rank new models of governance and decision-making as the number one element of its preferred future, and last week locals gathered to work out how to make it real.

Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a local missing man.

Katie Milne responds to Tweed’s draft housing and employment strategy

The former mayor of Tweed Shire Council, Kate Milne, has shared her submission to Tweed's Draft Growth Management Housing & Employment Strategy.