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Tony Burke and the immigration iceberg

In a speech to the National Press Club, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has attempted to redefine the immigration debate. But what lies beneath?

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What can Clarence Property actually do at Wallum now?

The slashers and bulldozers are preparing to move onto the Wallum site at Brunswick Heads. But after two major Federal Court judgments, what is developer Clarence Property actually entitled to do?

Dance and raise funds for Nepal’s flood victims

Byron Shire’s music community is coming together on Sunday, 20 September from 2pm at Haven, Byron Bay to raise funds for flood relief in Nepal after the devastating floods and landslides.

Wallum III

The Wallum decision is a huge shock and disappointment. It is also a lost opportunity for the state and...

Free community BBQ for men and their families in Lismore

Parenting can be a challenging experience, with parents often expected to know the answers or how to respond. And sometimes it’s not so simple. Lismore’s Men & Family Centre is inviting Northern Rivers men and their families to a free Community BBQ and forum.

Cartoon of the week – 16 September, 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.

Big weekend at Wandana

Wandana Brewing Co. is set to host a big weekend, kicking off on Thursday with their popular weekly Trivia Night.

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The Buttery wins national resilience award

The Buttery is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation delivering mental health, and alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services across Northern NSW, from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie.

Marine Rescue NSW prepares for future flood response with North Coast exercise

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from across the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers will put their flood rescue and support skills to the test this Saturday during a specialised exercise at Red Rock.

From Skennars Head to Port Macquarie – it was a wild ride

A Dodge Ram stolen from Skennars Head in the early hours of Friday, 1 March took six teenagers aged between 13 and 16 on a wild ride down the coast.

Coffs, Byron, Le-Ba and Kingscliff head to nationals

It was a busy weekend in the surf at Coff Harbour with Macauleys Beach the scene of the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Northern NSW regional qualifier.

Residents want regulation for Airbnb and holiday letting

The impact on local communities of short term holiday letting on platforms like Airbnb has come under the microscope in northern NSW with a recent study clearly identifying a need for regulation.

Operation Yankee Rumour sees 18 arrested

Detectives from Gold Coast Major Organised Crime Squad (MOCS) have closed an operation targeting the trafficking of dangerous drugs and money laundering, resulting in the arrest of 18 people.

Brush up on your road rules knowledge

Drivers, riders, and pedestrians are being encouraged to brush up on their road rules during Road Rules Awareness Week, with Transport for NSW launching seven new online learning modules to help road users stay safe.

Challenge of mobile market wash stations

Byron Shire Council (BSC) introduced the mobile market wash stations in 2024 as they looked to phase out single-use food and beverage packaging at events held on Council-managed land.

The Buttery wins national resilience award

The Buttery is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation delivering mental health, and alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services across Northern NSW, from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie.