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Local NewsThe Echo - June 26, 20260

Schools Roadshow heads to Lismore

The Rivers Secondary College Lismore High Campus will host 80 principals and public school leaders from across the North Coast and New England on Friday 26 June as part of the 2026 Schools Roadshow.

Other News

The Good LifeThe Echo - June 23, 20260

Local farming legend retires after 23 years

Thursday, 25 June marks the end of an era for local farmer Kenrick Riley who is retiring from Byron...

Local NewsHans Lovejoy - June 23, 20260

Expansion on farmland around Tweed Valley Hospital opposed

Residents are holding firm against a proposal to develop State Significant Farmland (SSF) near the Tweed Valley Hospital at Cudgen, after the Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP) held a public meeting on Friday 19 June around the Planning Proposal for Cudgen Connection (PP-2023-2669-Cudgen Connection).

Byron EchoHywel David - June 23, 20260

Men’s XV: Byron Shire Rebels vs Lismore

The Rebels Men’s XV put in a dominant attacking display of rugby to see off Lismore 42-17, racking up...

Local NewsThe Echo - June 22, 20260

Lismore wants a a safe, accessible and long-term home for the Hannah Cabinet

The Hannah Cabinet was created by Lismore master craftsman Geoff Hannah OAM over six-and-a-half years and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most significant pieces of contemporary decorative furniture.

Local NewsThe Echo - June 23, 20260

Six dwellings proposed on flood-prone Mullum block

Six units are proposed at the eastern end of New City Road, Mullumbimby, on a site that was inundated during the 2022 floods. Submitted by Duncan Band's Kollective, Development Application (DA) 10.2026.269.1 at 73 New City Road is on public exhibition with Byron Shire Council, and sits within the Shire's flood planning area.

Local NewsThe Echo - June 22, 20260

Tweed keeps rate increase below rate of inflation

Tweed Shire Council says it has adopted one of the lowest rate increases in the cross-border region for 2026/27, with the average household bill rising around 3.6 per cent once all charges are counted. This is below the current annual rate of inflation of 4.2 per cent.

Site confirmed for future high school at Pottsville

Local News The Echo - June 24, 2026 0

The NSW government says it has secured a site for a future high school in Pottsville, delivering on its commitment to future-proof public education for the growing Tweed community in the Northern Rivers.

Hopes for another zero-arrests Byron Schoolies in 2025

Local News Mia Armitage - December 2, 2025 0

Schoolies 2025 officially started in Byron last week, sparking a dedicated police operation involving multiple departments, dogs and the annual stars of many selfies in the Instagram-famous paradise, horses.

The Pocket Public School celebrates 125 years of community and connection

Local News The Echo - September 3, 2025 0

Friday, 19 September will see The Pocket Public School celebrate 125 years of educating local children and bringing the community together.

More families are choosing alternative educations for their kids

Local News The Echo - August 22, 2025 1

The Association of Independent Schools of NSW says that tens of thousands of low-to-middle income families are prioritising an education for their children that reflects their beliefs, values and philosophies over other spending.

How can parents support their kids starting school?

Local News The Echo - January 22, 2024 1

As schools across the country get ready to open the doors of education in 2024, an RMIT early childhood expert says children need emotional and behavioural support to ensure a smooth transition into the classroom.

Mobile phones banned in public high schools

Local News The Echo - October 9, 2023 2

Today is the beginning of a new-old era when mobile phones didn’t exist, at least in NSW public schools – students in public high schools across the state must have their mobile phones turned off and out of sight from today.

New school for controversial site in Lennox

Local News David Lowe - July 17, 2023 0

Clarence Property, the developer of Lennox Head's Epiq estate, has announced the sale of Super Lot 5, on the corner of Montwood and Snapper Drive, to the NSW Department of Education.

Kids Helpline ready for the school year to begin

National News The Echo - January 23, 2023 0

As children across Australia begin a new school year, Kids Helpline is reminding families to keep an eye on their children’s wellbeing at what can be an anxious and stressful time.

NSW school education system is at a tipping point

Local News The Echo - November 9, 2022 0

The NSW Upper House's Education Committee yesterday released the report of its inquiry into teacher shortages in New South Wales, titled 'Great teachers, great schools: Lifting the status of teaching, teacher quality and teacher numbers in New South Wales'.

Far North Coast surf clubs drive buses for flood kids

Local News The Echo - March 15, 2022 0

Weeks of heavy rain on the Tweed River did little to wash away the community spirit, with the four surf life saving clubs in the area combining to bring relief to affected families – by lending their resources to a devastated school in need of student transport.

Editorial

Could you be a better councillor?

Aslan Shand - June 26, 2026 0

I had the opportunity to speak to the NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA) last month. One of the matters I brought up was the proposed 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby development. It was clear that the only ‘community feedback’ they would be listening to supported housing development on that site.

Letters

Discursion on ‘reserve’

Robert Podhajsky, Ocean Shores - June 26, 2026 0

Reserve is a word with many meanings. What is the Reserve Bank of Australia? Does it have a ‘reserve’? Reserve means: To keep back or...

Letters

Economics of rail trail

Louise Doran, Ocean Shores - June 26, 2026 0

Byron Shire and the North Coast is one of the fastest-growing regions on NSW’s east coast with millions of tourists, not a dying country...

Byron Echo

Sustainable infrastructure

Annie Radermacher, Brunswick Heads - June 26, 2026 0

I attended the last Byron Council meeting – thanks to the community members who were able to come. The frustration is apparent. Legislation protects the...

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