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Bumpers to Bruns

Last Sunday, antique chrome and stylish engineering was on display in Brunswick Heads as the Back to Bruns hot rods came to town. Jeff Dawson was there to capture it.

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Byron Bay High are Mock Trial champions

Byron Bay High School’s Mock Trial team achieved a rare trifecta as their debut as a formidable legal team in the Southern Cross University (SCU) Mock Trial competition. 

‘All That’s Left of You’ coming to Murwillumbah

The intimate story of eight decades of Palestinian life is explored in the acclaimed new feature by Cherien Dabis, All That’s Left of You, screening at the Regent Cinema in Murwillumbah on Thursday, 16 July at 6pm.

NAIDOC celebrations at Byron Apex Park

NAIDOC celebrations were held last week in Byron Bay

$5.5 million for surf clubs

The NSW government says the state's surf life saving clubs can now apply for a share of $5.5 million through the Surf Club Facility Program, to upgrade, rebuild or future-proof the facilities that keep beaches safe.

Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

With a government agency now investigating the alleged clear felling of natives on a large private block in Lennox Head, Ballina Greens councillor Kiri Dicker has told The Echo that contractors were felling trees all morning, ‘trying to get the job done’.

Savour The Tweed returns 12-25 Oct

An ambitious lineup of gourmet delights, inspired events, thought provoking discussions and creative collaborations will again entice food lovers to Tweed Shire this October.

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Five charged during Lismore’s Operation Rapina

NSW Police say that five people will face court as an additional 27 people were issued criminal infringement notices during Operation Rapina targeting anti-social and criminal behaviour across the Richmond area.

Greens launch festival support package at Bluesfest

Following the news that there will be a Bluesfest in 2026, Senator Sarah Hanson-Young and Richmond Candidate Mandy Nolan launched the Greens festivals support package at Bluesfest on Saturday.

Mandy draws first spot on Richmond ballot paper

Greens Candidate for Richmond, Mandy Nolan, got a boost on Friday, when she won the much-sought-after top spot on the ballot paper for the coming federal election.

One Nation candidate announced for Richmond

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for the May 3 election is local born and raised Bundjalung Indigenous man, Ian Mye.

Get ready to Meet the Candidates: 28 April, 2025

Candidates are getting ready in the marginal federal seat of Richmond for the 2025 live broadcast Richmond Meet the Candidates forum hosted by Echo Publications and Bay FM Community Radio.

Gags and policy: Greens launch campaign

With a federal election expected to be called at any moment, Richmond Greens candidate Mandy Nolan launched her campaign on Friday night at the Bangalow A&I Hall. 

Justine Elliot announces free mental health clinic for Tweed

Federal Labor Member for Richmond has been busy announcing funding promises and projects in the lead up to the imminent but yet-to-be-scheduled 2025 Federal Election.

70 new units in Tweed Shire to help combat homelessness

Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson was in Northern Rivers today announcing 70 new units in Tweed Shire to help with homelessness.

Over $500 million announced for women’s health

Richmond MP Justine Elliot has announced that the Albanese government is building Australia’s future and strengthening Medicare, with $573.3 million to deliver more choice, lower costs and better health care for women, including on the North Coast.

Road safety beginning with pedestrians and cyclists

With the aim of improving road safety with a focus on vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists, the Mid Richmond Three Villages Cycleway project has received a financial boost.

Business Lennox Head meets Thursday

The first Business Lennox Head After Hours of the new 2026/27 financial year will be this Thursday at the Lennox Hotel  from 5.30pm, and organisers say, 'we'd love to see you there'.

Mullum residents rally over second ‘woeful’ massive DA

A community gathering last night heard of the concerns around the second attempt to plonk a large block of units at the entrance to Mullumbimby.

Myocum Road road patching starts soon

Byron Council say they are about to start a major program of heavy patching on Myocum Road later this month.

Great Koala National Park feedback report released

Feedback around the NSW government's Great Koala National Park (GKNP) proposal has been published – what are the main themes?