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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 
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Entertainment NewsEve Jeffery - 0

Interview with Peter O’Doherty

Australia’s legendary band Mental As Anything made an historic comeback in 2026 – the first in 25 years – as original founding members Peter O’Doherty and brother Reg Mombassa reunited, leading an exciting new lineup to perform once again under the iconic banner Mental As Anything.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Missing man

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 35-year-old man missing from Tugun on the southern Gold Coast since 9 June.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Damning police culture review puts pressure on NSW govt for reform

An independent review into NSW Police Force culture has found systemic sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination against female officers, prompting calls for the Minns Labor government to immediately expand the powers of the state's police watchdog.
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Articles & ColumnsJuliet Lamont - 0

Israel’s assault on Global Sumud Flotilla – a first-hand account

It hit me like a lightning strike. It was the latex gloves that did it. Those pale blue five fingered clinical sheaths made me want to vomit. Last Tuesday, having just been repatriated from my time on the Global Sumud Flotilla, I was at Tweed Valley Hospital getting a forensic medical examination for my sexual assault at the hands of the Israeli occupation forces.
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Byron EchoAlan Dickens, Byron Bay - 0

Byron stormwater strategy

Has anyone read the Engeny report supplied to Byron Council on the stormwater strategy for Byron Bay? There are several...
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Byron EchoDale Emerson, Mullumbimby Residents Association - 0

Echo Love Awards

Last Saturday night, Yuti and I had the privilege of attending the 40th anniversary celebration of The Echo. The trip...
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Richmond RiverFest launches in Ballina on World Rivers Day

Local News The Echo - 0
This spring, the Richmond River will come alive with a month-long celebration of culture, community, and Country as Richmond RiverFest 2025 runs from 28 September to 26 October.
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Strong criticism of CSIRO’s flood mitigation ideas

Local News David Lowe - 5
Public comments may have closed on the CSIRO's fifteen proposed mitigation measures to protect Lismore, Ballina, Kyogle and Casino from the worst of future flood emergencies, but criticism of the process has only become more strident.
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New podcast on the Richmond River

Local News The Echo - 1
Recent fish kills in the Richmond River have once again highlighted the significant need for action to improve the health of the river. 
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Connecting people, rivers, and the night sky in Kyogle

Local News The Echo - 0
The youth of Kyogle were asked what their number one priority was and they said it was ‘is looking after the health of the river and they want to be involved in healing it’.
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Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The Echo - 0
The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.
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Festival and event grants on offer

The Echo - 0
Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.
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Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Aslan Shand - 0
Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.
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The Pocket Winter Festival bringing you music, food and fun

The Echo - 0
The Pocket Winter Festival is set to return on Sunday, 21 June, from 10am to 2pm, bringing together the community for a day of music, food, entertainment and family fun at The Pocket Public School.
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