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The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.

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Byron Shire Rebels gutsy efforts

A day of contrasting rugby fortunes for the Rebels at Ballina, with the Men’s XV putting in a gutsy...

Call for nominations for NSW Australian of the Year 2027

Nominations are now open for the NSW Australian of the Year 2027.

Leviathans circling

Beyond the froth and bubble of the daily political soap opera, there are some major threats confronting Australia and its government.

Cartoons of the week – 17 June, 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.

Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens – where health grows

The Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens is a calm, quiet, soothing place to stroll, relax, and recharge. Be still and some of the one hundred species of birds will shyly share their beautiful haven with you.

Tradie ladies graduate civil construction TAFE program

Twelve Northern Rivers residents are celebrating the completion of a groundbreaking program designed to build essential skills and unlock employment pathways for women in civil construction.

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Ballina and Jali councils sign partnership

The Ballina Shire Council says it finalised a partnership agreement with the Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council earlier this month.

Record turn-out for anti-DV march in Ballina

This year’s Rotary march in Ballina calling for an end to domestic violence was the largest yet, with the local initiative sparking similar campaigns around the country and world.

Youth Forum discusses Ballina’s future

Ballina Shire Council's Community Strategic Plan received an infusion of ideas and energy from young people across the region yesterday, with a day-long Youth Forum involving 100 students at Lennox Head Cultural Centre.

Tweed Mayor new NRJO Chair

Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry is the new Chair of the Northern Rivers Joint Organisation after its first board meeting on Friday since local government elections in September.

Use housing pods for key workers like police, says Ballina mayor

Wollongbar’s temporary emergency housing village for Northern Rivers 2022 disaster survivors would best be decommissioned and the pods used to house police instead, reelected Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader says.

Cadwallader reclaims Ballina mayoral title but likely outnumbered on council

Sharon Cadwallader is poised to take on her second term as Ballina Shire Mayor after Saturday’s Election Day official vote-counting showed the independent had a clear lead.

Eva Ramsey goes it alone

Ballina's B Ward Councillor Eva Ramsey appears to be distancing herself from Sharon Cadwallader's team with her latest statement in advance of local government elections, describing herself as a 'true independent'.

Ballina mayor vies for second term ‘leading the rebuild’

Ballina Shire’s mayoral race this September looks to be a competition between two women, one progressive, the other conservative, after both candidates announced campaigns last week.

Ballina takes lead with anti-DV rally

More than five hundred people have rallied on the Northern Rivers along with thousands across the country calling for an end to domestic and family violence.

Bruem’s balloon amendment burst as Ballina Council votes to protect wildlife

Ballina Shire’s balloon ban is to stay in place after a failed attempt by at least one conservative councillor to weaken rules aimed at protecting wildlife and reducing litter.

Hemp industry given boost with development plan

A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.

Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.

Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.

Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.