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Drug checking services get underway at music festivals

The NSW Government’s $4.3 million drug checking services at select music festivals began this long weekend, with the Knockout Outdoor music festival on Saturday the first to participate.
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Byron EchoPeter Olson, Goonengerry - 0

End of the world

Trump’s recent statement that he may invade Iran and capture the oil raises the distinct possibility, that the Strait...
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Investigation deferred as Greens call for expanded watchdog powers

The Minns government is facing calls to clarify the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission’s powers to obtain police documents, as the LECC announced the deferral of public hearings for Operation Makalu, the probe into police violence against peaceful protesters on 9 February at Sydney Town Hall.
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$150,000 up for grabs for Ballina festivals and events

Got an idea for a festival, sporting event or community celebration that could bring Ballina Shire together?
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Fuel prices

I have just driven the return trip to Sydney on the motorway in my diesel-fuelled Toyota. A few things...
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Byron EchoRoger Seccombe, Ballina - 0

Not a hoax

Spot on, Mike Balson (Letters, 16 September). Many of us know ‘increasing carbon dioxide levels... turbocharges the global climate’. Next...
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Byron EchoPeter Ryan, Mullumbimby - 0

57 Station St development (2)

What does it take? Councillors: be brave regarding 57 Station Steet. At Byron Shire Council’s meeting Cr Lyon put a...
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Stories about "Music festival":

Drug checking services get underway at music festivals

Local News The Echo - 0
The NSW Government’s $4.3 million drug checking services at select music festivals began this long weekend, with the Knockout Outdoor music festival on Saturday the first to participate.
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Parkway Drive to head new music fest

Local News The Echo - 0
The music from Mullum’s inaugural Roots Festival may still be lingering in locals’ ears but the rebirth of Byron’s festival scene continues, this time honouring a distinctly louder sound: heavy metal.
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Splendour 2024 cancelled

Local News The Echo - 12
It's official, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.
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Amnesty bins to be used at music festivals

Local News The Echo - 4
Deputy Coroner’s recommendations following the inquest into the deaths of six patrons at NSW music festivals included actions such as safe pill testing and a permanent drug checking facility – Premier Gladys Berejiklian has rejected most of them.
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Youth and mentors set for Mullum Music Festival

Local News Eve Jeffery - 1
A handful of very lucky young musicians have been given a wonderful opportunity as part of this year’s Mullum Music Festival Youth Mentorship Program.
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Music in the valley

Local News Jeff Dawson - 0
Main Arm Valley is a vibrant emerald green and echoing the sound of music. View our photo gallery
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Yelgun festival opens with Mambo’s interactive art installation

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 0
Move over Burning Man and Coachella, Splendour in the Grass festival will be launching an interactive art installation for this year’s event. Mambo’s Screaming Guitar...
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Local News

Man dies in Yamba after being pulled from water

The Echo - 0
Just before 11am yesterday (Sunday 4 October 2026), officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were called to Marine Parade, Yamba, following reports of Surf Life Saving NSW locating a man’s body in the water.
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National News

Investigation deferred as Greens call for expanded watchdog powers

The Echo - 0
The Minns government is facing calls to clarify the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission’s powers to obtain police documents, as the LECC announced the deferral of public hearings for Operation Makalu, the probe into police violence against peaceful protesters on 9 February at Sydney Town Hall.
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Local News


Pink party to encourage breast screening


The Echo - 0
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and eligible women in Northern NSW Local Health District are being urged to book a free mammogram, with 45.2 per cent of eligible women overdue for their two-yearly breast screen.  
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Local News

Rotunda reopens after restoration

The Echo - 0
The historic Spinks Park Rotunda has reopened to the community following restoration works, giving residents and visitors another opportunity to enjoy one of Lismore’s most significant riverside public spaces.
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