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Northern Rivers Rail Trail wins again – get it finished before the Olympics

Celebrating the two sections of the Northern Rivers Rail Trial in Tweed and Lismore they have been named NSW best Major Tourist Attraction at the 2026 NSW Tourism Awards – supporters are no calling on government to finish it in time for the 2032 Olympics.

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Close game for Kate and Jen in singles championships

Brunswick Head Women’s Bowls Club held their annual Club Singles Championship final between Jenny Andrew and Kate Baker. It...

Cartoons of the week – 11 November, 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.

Vale Robin Harrison aka Professor Cuddlebumps

Robin Harrison, aka Professor Cuddlebumps and Apprentice Earth Wizard, was a much-loved figure and friend to many in the Caldera and Byron Shire. He was a performer, an activist, a change maker and sustainability advocate extraordinaire.

Bus politics: more public transport for Northern Rivers

The state government has announced more than 670 additional weekly bus services to run across Northern Rivers bus networks starting from 6 December, 2026.

Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club youngsters shine

Two young members of Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club have delivered outstanding performances at the Paddle NSW State Sprint Championships, held at the Penrith International Regatta Centre over the weekend.

Editorial – Conceding to the people

We are all familiar with the shortcomings of government. Political leanings aside, who among us has not felt that corruption and lack of accountability exist in government bodies?

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Northern Rivers Rail Trail wins again – get it finished before the Olympics

Celebrating the two sections of the Northern Rivers Rail Trial in Tweed and Lismore they have been named NSW best Major Tourist Attraction at the 2026 NSW Tourism Awards – supporters are no calling on government to finish it in time for the 2032 Olympics.

Help get Mullum High junior debaters to state finals

After a stint as an English curriculum advisor, Mr Clarke is back as head of the English department at Mullumbimby High School, and debating is back with the junior debate team going to state finals in early December.

Nimbin – do you read us?

What happens when your mobile goes down? When even your landline (if you actually still have one) is gone... Find out how to stay connected at the Nimbin UHF Radio Fun Day.

Pothole angel

To the pothole angel responsible for outlining the potholes in the first couple of kilometres of Left Bank Road – a huge ‘thank you’! Sunny...

Belongil wetland

Dailan Pugh seems to be absolutely correct about the functioning of the Belongil wetland system and outlet to the sea in former times. Unfortunately,...