Scientists from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have sequenced the first ever full genome of the rare and elusive Spotted Handfish (Brachionichthys hirsutus) – a critically endangered marine fish endemic to Tasmania.

Hailed as a born communicator and award-winning pianist, Alex Raineri has toured extensively both nationally and internationally. With a touring profile in 2024 that includes performances throughout the US, UK, Ireland, Finland, and the Netherlands, Alex will include NSW’s Northern Rivers and New England regions this November.

The Australian government’s commitment to act on the scourge of lethal ghost fishing nets has been welcomed by the Australian Marine Conservation Society and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation.

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has released new domestic violence data which significantly improves the understanding of Apprehended Violence Orders.

Echo photographer Jeff Dawson captured a gallery of photos from this year's Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk.