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Cinema: The Christophers

From acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh, The Christophers is a sharp, darkly comic exploration of art, legacy and deception, led by Golden Globe winner Ian McKellen and Emmy winner Michaela Coel.
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Bungawalbin Levee repair to improve flood resilience

A critical section of Bungawalbin Levee is proposed to be partially relocated to build its long-term resilience, benefitting the community, environment and agricultural industries in the Richmond Valley.
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Byron EchoGary Opit and Carmel Daoud, Wooyung - 0

Return Mullum hospital to Bundjalung

‘Public land should serve the public vision,’ Greens councillor Elia Hauge is quoted as saying in The Echo (May...
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Lismore residents call to stop the demolition of homes

Community group Reclaim our Recovery are urging Lismore residents to join a gathering at the Lismore QUAD this Saturday from 11am to 'stop the demolitions of our Big Scrub heritage homes — and the NSW Reconstruction Authority needs to know we are not going away'.
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Catalano’s twin Wategos mansion DA wins court approval

A controversial dual-mansion development at Wategos Beach has been approved by the NSW Land & Environment Court, ending an 18-month battle between media entrepreneur Antony Catalano's company and Byron Shire Council.
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Sandhills Wetlands

I am fortunate to live near the new Sandhills Wetlands, and really appreciate going for walks in a protected...
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Ballina Shire Council’s special rate variation approved

Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Ballina Shire Council's application to increase its general income through a permanent special variation (SV) of 26.25% [in rates] over four years, from 2026-27 to 2029-30.
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Stories about "safety":

Are you feeling safe? ’Tis the season, after all

Byron Echo Belle Arnold - 0
It’s that time of year, the social norms of expectation for festive celebrations, generosity and decadence, on the back of exhaustion of the closing of the working year, and another year of housing and economic pressure.
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NSW safety grants open for faith groups

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State Labor Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin last week urged local faith-based organisations to apply for a final round of grants aimed at improved safety and security.
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Have your say on managing Airforce Beach 4WD access

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The vexed issue of 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) access at Airforce Beach, Evans Head, is now open for public comment, closing 30 November.
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Do you know what to do if there’s an earthquake?

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With Australia experiencing on average 100 earthquakes above magnitude 3.0 every year, Geoscience Australia is encouraging people to practice earthquake safety as part of Earth Science Week, happening now.
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yourtown launch the 2025 Your Voice report

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The views of more than 4,000 young people aged 12–25, highlighting urgent reform needed across safety, mental health, education, and the rising cost of living, were heard in Canberra last week
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Number plates to be enforced for E-bikes

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As one of the most controversial youth issues in recent years reaches a crisis point, the Sutherland Shire has been named as the launchpad of E-Bike Safety Australia’s (EBSA) groundbreaking school safety program.
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Safety concerns cited in Lismore transit centre waiting room closure

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The Lismore City Council has closed the waiting room facility at the Transit Centre on the corner of Molesworth and Magellan streets.
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Click, clack, front and back, every trip counts

National News The Echo - 2
New data released today has shown a concerning spike in seatbelt related offences during busy school holiday periods for drivers and passengers wearing their seatbelt incorrectly.
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Boil water alerts lifted for Bilambil Heights, Terranora and Banora Point

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After consulting with NSW Health, Tweed Shire Council advises that tap water is now safe to drink for all residents in Bilambil Heights, Terranora and Banora Point, effective immediately.
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Broadwater Sugar Mill says safety is key

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It wasn’t just people but also businesses that were severely impacted by the devastating 2022 floods. Broadwater Sugar Mill says it is celebrating the fact that having ‘had its fair share of challenges since the catastrophic flooding in early 2022.
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The Good Life

Ayusa Tea: clarity, energy, calm focus

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Allie Godfrey At the New Brighton Farmers Market, it’s not just coffee drawing a crowd – there’s also growing interest in healthier, more balanced alternatives...
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The Grigoryan brothers and others

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The internationally-acclaimed Grigoryan Brothers – Slava and Leonardo, are set to bring their extraordinary musicianship to Brunswick Picture House on Thursday, with their captivating...
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The Good Life

Bombay to Byron: 12 years of modern Indian on Jonson Street

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This June marks 12 years since Bombay to Byron first opened its doors on Jonson Street, and husband-and-wife team Rahul and Radhicka Thacker are...
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Entertainment News

Sweet Moon Language

The Echo - 0
Mazarine is a nine-piece ensemble performing original compositions influenced by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions. With repertoire ranging from orchestral soundscapes to upbeat folk style tunes, Mazarine effortlessly combine rhythmic complexity with layered textures and timbres, taking the listener on an uplifting and inspiring musical journey.
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