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Cartoon of the week – 3 June, 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.
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Tweed Shire Council recognised at Local Government Excellence Awards

Tweed Shire Council has been recognised for its innovative approach to tackling incivility, winning the People, Workplace and Wellbeing Award at the 2026 Local Government Excellence Awards last night.
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Byron EchoIan Clements, Byron Bay - 0

Loss of amenity with new pool owners?

Byron Shire councillors recently decided – by a close margin – to hand over our two public swimming baths...
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Australia’s first greenhouse gas monitoring network launches

With World Environment Day being today, June 5, NSW government scientists say they have launched Australia’s first dedicated regional greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring network, "which will help inform emissions reduction as we head towards net zero".
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Local NewsMia Armitage - 0

The Greens’ 3-way comp: Ballina Councillor vs Byron candidates for state preselection

Byron Greens members could expect to be asked to take the future of the Richmond River further south into account when choosing a candidate for next year’s state election.
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A double dingo film screening

Following a sold-out screening at the Brunswick Picture House, Defend the Wild and Dingo Culture are proud to host a double screening event on Saturday, 13 June in Evans Head, on Minyumai Country, whose rangers feature in the film.
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Financial woes

Byron Shire’s financial woes are not the result of a lack of money, but rather the waste of it....
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Stories about "misogyny":

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Dear Karen

Byron Echo Mandy Nolan - 27
Women named Karen aren’t doing so well. They don’t find Karen jokes funny. ‘Calm Down Karen’ doesn’t make them calm. It makes them anxious, unhappy and unfairly victimised.
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Editorial – Proselytising the demise of democracy

Editorial David Lovejoy - 13
According to most political commentary last week, the reason for the former prime minister casually screwing up parliamentary democracy is to be found in his overweening, narcissistic nature.
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The 29th annual Ernies a shocking look at misogyny

National News The Echo - 4
Has lockdown made misogyny worse? We could find out tomorrow when the 29th Annual Ernies Awards for sexist remarks give out their gongs
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Greens MP calls for greater workplace safety in government

Local News Mia Armitage - 6
Mia Armitage Greens Member for Ballina Tamara Smith has joined calls for improved workplace safety in government after accusations against a Byron Shire resident of...
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Dutton’s misogynist attitude the problem

Letters The Echo - 3
Louise Doran, Ocean Shores. Much has been said about minister for immigration, Peter Dutton's misogynist comments about a senior journalist who had the temerity to report on his colleague’s bad behaviour. Most miss the point.
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Marooned yacht on rocks near Ballina

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A local photographer has shot a marooned yacht at Flat Rock, in Ballina Shire. It's the second boat to be washed ashore in recent months
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Echo celebrates 40 with awards night tomorrow

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Tickets are selling fast! Come join a fun-filled night of community celebration – This Saturday (tomorrow) The Echo is set to mark its 40th year in style with a ’30s swing-era style party and community awards night featuring the dynamic sounds of the Melbourne Ska Orchestra.
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Author Tristan Bancks follows up with Two Wolves sequel

The Echo - 0
Local author Tristan Bancks launched his new book for readers 10+, Raised By Wolves, at Byron Book Room last night (Thursday 4 June).
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Lismore City Council recognised for environmental leadership at LG awards

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Lismore City Council has been recognised for outstanding achievement in environmental leadership, resilience and community infrastructure at the 2026 LG Professionals NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.
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