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Luncheon to support The Shift Project

On Friday, March 7, The SHIFT Project, which supports women at risk of homelessness with both direct support, and...

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No eviction for Mullum pod residents

Concerns that residents of the Mullumbimby pod houses are about to be evicted have been quashed by NSW Reconstruction Authority

MAGA land

Thanks to Jo Immig for her thought-provoking article on the Trump phenomenon. Like all right-wing charlatans, Trump promises things...

Herbicide spraying in Ocean Shores Nature Reserve

A distressed Ocean Shores resident contacted The Echo last week, saying they walked their dogs in an area that had been sprayed by herbicide.

Police knife-scanning blitz in Coffs

Police in Coffs Harbour say they seized several knives during a high-visibility operation last Thursday.

V-Day welcomes the sun for 2025

Around 140 women came together at Byron's Main Beach this morning to dance, celebrate, and dip into the water...

Introducing BoomChild

In just one year of jamming, the collaborative accolades that BoomChild have amassed is second to pretty much none. With opening slots for Hermitude, Adrian Eagle, The Rubens and Triple J’s DreamFest, music video premieres on MTV and Rage, sold-out shows, and tracks piquing the interest of industry icons such as Future Classic, EMI, BMG and Sony Music – the collective have entered the scene with a boom.

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What if everyone paid their fair share?

With the PM away in Tonga at the Pacific Islands Forum, and the Liberals talking about defunding signature ALP policies so wealthy people can pay less tax, Greens leader Adam Bandt took to the National Press Club stage last week to suggest a very different way of dealing with the nation's financial problems.

Profiteering and the homeless

Kol Dimond, Byron Bay. Once again Mandy's insights are on point regarding the affordable housing farce. However, I feel she loosens her grip on the subject towards the end when the blame game kicks in.

Lifting the (Darl) bar on healthy snacks

When Joel Drexler’s wife, Laura, couldn’t find a healthy and tasty muesli bar, he decided to create one for her. The Byron Bay-based foodie...

McCulloch and Cibilic scoop Gold Coast Open

Sunshine Coast local and former championship tour surfer, Sophie McCulloch, has made a triumphant return, claiming victory at her first World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying...

Byron cyclists start 2025 racing calendar

The Byron Bay Cycling Club held its first criterium race day for 2025 at the Cavanbah Centre. The day included racing across three grades...

Byron Boardriders back in the water for 2025

The Byron Bay Boardriders held their first junior contest for the season in good swell at Byron Bay’s Main Beach last Sunday.  More than 100...