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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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Traditional owners vs Adani’s mining operations

From bankruptcy to the Queensland government intervening and extinguishing their native title – Adrian Burragubba, a Wangan and Jagalingou Elder has continued the fight against Adani’s contentious mine.

Byron Writers Fest

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Big Council rates rise coming – We’ve got mail

Dear Mayor Ndiaye, councillors and general manager, we got your letter. You’re telling ratepayers that Council needs more money...

Two charged over alleged Ballina machete attack

A man and woman have been charged after a 22-year-old man was allegedly attacked with a machete in central Ballina on Sunday night.

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.

Wollumbin Art Award winners to be revealed this Saturday

The winners of one of the Northern Rivers’ major regional art awards will be revealed at Tweed Regional Gallery this Saturday, as the 2026 Wollumbin Art Award exhibition opens in Murwillumbah.

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Man in crush accident Brays Creek

A man in his thirties has been involved in a crush accident while working at a property at Brays Creek southwest of Murwillumbah.

Missing Persons Week: where is Yvonne Whear?

This Missing Persons Week, police are highlighting Yvonne Whear, aged 73, who was last seen driving along Queensland Road, Murwillumbah, on Thursday, February 19 this year.

Ritual exhibition draws on Tweed artists and community collections

Tweed Regional Museum's new exhibition, Ritual, draws together historical artefacts, contemporary art and objects lent by local community groups to examine the traditions that hold communities together.

Royal Life Saving training courses in Murwillumbah

Royal Life Saving NSW is the leader in drowning prevention and water safety education in the state and they are introducing a regular training service in Murwillumbah from August, that will be of benefit to all members of the broader community.

No Small Thing – changing lives for the better, together

This Thursday, 2 July (tonight) the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) Women’s Giving Circle is bringing a stellar lineup of leaders to the Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah to discuss how progress happens across climate, gender equality, media, democracy, and community action – and why local action still matters.

Youth court diversion initiative given a boost

Murwillumbah youth advocacy and training organisation, RiverTracks has secured $20,000 in one-off state government funding to run its Youth Court Support and Diversion Initiative as a pilot program over the next 12 months.

Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.

Renewed appeal to locate missing woman – Murwillumbah and Dungay

Police are renewing their appeal for information to locate a woman reported missing from  Murwillumbah area earlier this year.

Man dies following alleged Tweed assault

A man has died in hospital as investigations continue into an alleged assault at Bray Park last week.

Rail Trail – help make connecting communities a reality

Predictions for the Tweed Rail Trail of 25,000 users a year have been blown out of the water with the last two years seeing over 90,000 users a year Pat Grier, President of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail Supporters told The Echo.

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.