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Young musicians to Take Centre Stage for NRYO 2026 finale concert

The Northern Rivers Conservatorium is thrilled to present the grand finale concert of the Northern Rivers Youth Orchestra (NRYO) 2026, ‘celebrating the extraordinary talent, dedication and musicianship of young performers from across the region.’
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Deadly Weavers exhibition celebrates NAIDOC week

Lismore Regional Gallery will celebrate NAIDOC Week with Deadly Weavers, a vibrant four-day exhibition and pop-up sale showcasing the work of local First Nations weavers and fibre artists working on Bundjalung Land.
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Cartoons of the week – 1 July, 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.
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Byron EchoIan Blair Hamilton, Myocum - 0

Councillor’s integrity

In last week’s Echo, there was a wonderful editorial, plus another article about the Station Street development for affordable...
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National NewsThe Echo - 0

Solar and batteries for every public school in NSW?

Parents for Climate, Future Ready Schools, and the NSW/ACT Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has welcomed a motion passed at the NSW Labor Conference on the weekend calling for a comprehensive rollout of solar generation and battery storage at every public school and early learning centre in New South Wales.
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Byron EchoJosephine Beams, Byron Bay - 0

Local Byron biz down 50 per cent – why?

What on Earth is going on in Jonson Street, Byron Bay? I ventured to the newsagent in the middle of...
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Local NewsRos Elliot - 0

Vale Eve Sinton 20/11/52–30/06/26

In February this year, Eve Sinton was admitted to Tamworth Hospital. All tests and biopsies were taken. Before announcing the diagnosis to Eve, the doctor asked ‘First Please tell me what was your occupation?’ Eve replied, ‘I am a journalist’.
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Stories about "Rous County Council":

Traffic delays in Byron Bay and Mullum

Local News The Echo - 1
The Rous County Council is advising drivers in Byron Bay of works to start this week, weather permitting, on a major water infrastructure upgrade.
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Guests invited to be water detectives this summer

Local News The Echo - 0
Reflections, the largest holiday park group in NSW, is encouraging its guests to 'go with the flow' this summer and help it save water by reporting any leaks when staying in their parks.
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Ballina Council makes key appointments

Local News David Lowe - 1
In the first meeting of the newly elected Ballina Council lineup, the conservative majority yesterday used its numbers to fill key positions for the next term.
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Water restrictions before Christmas likely

Local News Mia Armitage - 2
Much of the Northern Rivers could be on water restrictions by Christmas unless there is significant rain.
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Call to action for Evans Head over the Iron Gates development

Local News Aslan Shand - 0
Local community groups at Evans Head are putting out a ‘Call to Action' after being excluded from the Land and Environment Courts hearings and deliberations over the development application for Iron Gates.
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Ballina mayor changes mind on groundwater use with Dunoon Dam in sight

Local News Mia Armitage - 4
The Ballina Shire Council has overturned a controversial water security decision made by the previous council last year in the leadup to local government elections.
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Rous focus on Alstonville groundwater to boost region’s supply

Local News Mia Armitage - 10
The Rous County Council has confirmed plans to tap into groundwater on the Alstonville plateau days after Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader confirmed support of a ‘water security’ project there.
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Missing: evidence that the Dunoon Dam is relevant

Local News Lyn Walker - 12
Rous County Council (RCC) is responsible for our region’s future water security. Its lack of transparency, inability to communicate complex concepts with the community and its penchant for misusing/misrepresenting scientific and expert information make it unfit for that purpose.
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The Valley of the Dammed

Byron Echo Charles Hunter - 22
Less than 2.5 per cent of water on Earth is fresh, and humans have dammed over half of the rivers around the globe. Dams significantly modify landscapes and have immense ecological and social consequences.
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Mullumbimby water supply safe to drink – but there’s not much of it

Local News The Echo - 0
There is no need to boil your drinking water in Mullumbimby say Byron Shire Council. 
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Ballina memorial pays tribute to fallen Marine Rescue volunteers

The Echo - 0
On Sunday, a memorial was unveiled at the RSL Memorial Park, next to the Ballina RSL, to pay tribute to those lost on the night of May 4 on the Ballina Bar.
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Local News

Local union players to benefit from Legacy grants

The Echo - 0
Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local councils and rugby union clubs to take advantage of an opportunity to upgrade their facilities, player pathways and increase local participation.
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National News

Solar and batteries for every public school in NSW?

The Echo - 0
Parents for Climate, Future Ready Schools, and the NSW/ACT Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has welcomed a motion passed at the NSW Labor Conference on the weekend calling for a comprehensive rollout of solar generation and battery storage at every public school and early learning centre in New South Wales.
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Lots happening around Ballina for NAIDOC Week

David Lowe - 0
NAIDOC Week 2026 is now underway, with lots happening throughout the Northern Rivers. It's a great opportunity for everyone to learn about First Nations...
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