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Interview with Peter O’Doherty

Australia’s legendary band Mental As Anything made an historic comeback in 2026 – the first in 25 years – as original founding members Peter O’Doherty and brother Reg Mombassa reunited, leading an exciting new lineup to perform once again under the iconic banner Mental As Anything.
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Byron EchoJohn Scrivener, Main Arm - 0

Israel’s rehabilitation

Israel’s genocide of the Palestinians has not ended and it will not end before Israel officially renounces its intention...
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Flood-free land and houses hit the market for Lismore buyback residents

In what the government has described as a step forward for the region’s housing recovery, flood-affected homeowners will get the first opportunity to buy into Goonellabah’s Mount Pleasant estate.
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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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Two arrested after man dies

A man and woman have been arrested after a man died in Tweed Heads on Saturday morning.
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Bombay to Byron: 12 years of modern Indian on Jonson Street

This June marks 12 years since Bombay to Byron first opened its doors on Jonson Street, and husband-and-wife team...
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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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Stories about "mitigation":

Dr Jai Vaze of CSIRO responds to our questions

Local News David Lowe - 0
CSIRO's hydrology expert Dr Jai Vaze has belatedly responded to The Echo's questions following strong criticism of the hard engineering-based flood mitigation options presented to the public recently.
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Watershed Initiative: the big picture on flood risk

Local News David Lowe - 5
With heavy rain falling across the Northern Rivers this week, the risks faced by people living in floodplain areas are again coming into focus.
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Entertainment News

Cinema: The Christophers

The Echo - 0
From acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh, The Christophers is a sharp, darkly comic exploration of art, legacy and deception, led by Golden Globe winner Ian McKellen and Emmy winner Michaela Coel.
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The Good Life

Ayusa Tea: clarity, energy, calm focus

The Echo - 0
Allie Godfrey At the New Brighton Farmers Market, it’s not just coffee drawing a crowd – there’s also growing interest in healthier, more balanced alternatives...
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Entertainment News

The Grigoryan brothers and others

The Echo - 0
The internationally-acclaimed Grigoryan Brothers – Slava and Leonardo, are set to bring their extraordinary musicianship to Brunswick Picture House on Thursday, with their captivating...
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The Good Life

Bombay to Byron: 12 years of modern Indian on Jonson Street

The Echo - 0
This June marks 12 years since Bombay to Byron first opened its doors on Jonson Street, and husband-and-wife team Rahul and Radhicka Thacker are...
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