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High risk vehicles to be stopped and checked for fire ants at NSW Qld border

The detection of Red Imported Fire Ants at South Murwillumbah has seen a quick response from the Department of Primary Industries who have now started their next wave of operation in response. 

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Tweed fire ants may be eradicated but more will come, says professor

An entomology professor says authorities are likely to eradicate a Red Imported Fire Ant outbreak in the Tweed Shire but the invasive species will reach the Northern Rivers again.

Free breast screening coming to Ballina

The mobile screening van will be in Ballina from 8 December 2023 to 20 February 2024.  BreastScreen NSW provides free...

Byron Council to encourage long-term rentals

How do we encourage people who own secondary dwellings, dual occupancies and investment properties in the Shire to put them on the long-term rental market rather than posting them on Airbnb?

Everybody rReads The Echo – 6 December, 2023

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.

Who manages Bruns infrastructure? 

With Council and NSW-run corporation, Reflections, sharing responsibilities around management of Brunswick Heads public toilets, parks and playground equipment, The Echo asked Reflections who manages what, and what improvement schedules are in place.

Wyana wins a double championship with Byron Bay Boardriders

The Byron Bay Boardriders wrapped up the 2023 season with round seven at Broken Head beach last month.

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Tweed fire ants may be eradicated but more will come, says professor

An entomology professor says authorities are likely to eradicate a Red Imported Fire Ant outbreak in the Tweed Shire but the invasive species will reach the Northern Rivers again.

Fire ant update in the Tweed

There were information sessions this morning for local businesses and industry members impacted by the detection of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) at South Murwillumbah, with the opportunity to find out more information about the strategy that the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) are using to contain and eradicate the fire ants.

NSW SES reminder for Murwillumbah, South Murwillumbah, Condong and Tumbulgum to STAY INFORMED

The NSW SES advises people in Murwillumbah, South Murwillumbah, Condong and Tumbulgum to STAY INFORMED about predicted dangerous moderate flooding on the Tweed River.

Flood risk – Murwillumbah, Condong and Tumbulgum – STAY INFORMED

The NSW SES are advising people in Murwillumbah, South Murwillumbah, Condong, and Tumbulgum to STAY INFORMED about predicted dangerous moderate flooding on the Tweed River.

Flood warnings throughout Northern Rivers for Sunday

There is a high chance of Flash Flooding along the Tweed and & Byron Coasts from Sunday.

Safe drinking water for South Murwillumbah and Dunbible

South Murwillumbah and Dunbible are no longer required to boil their drinking water as of today, Saturday 5 March. The Uki boil water alert remains in place. 

$3m land swap to help flood-hit Sth Murwillumbah businesses

A number of South Murwillumbah businesses devastated by the 2017 flood have put their hand up to move their operations to flood-free land, as the result of a $3 million land swap arrangement funded by the NSW Government.

Tweed mayor surveys Murwillumbah devastation

Tweed mayor Katie Milne took to the air in a police helicopter on Saturday to see the flood damage across the Tweed from the air.

Accused father-killer cries in court

A man accused of murdering his father at his home in South Murwillumbah in June last year shed tears during his brief appearance at Lismore Local Court yesterday.

Son appeals for help to find father’s killer

The son of a man killed in a home invasion at South Murwillumbah last year has appealed for justice as police released details of a car they think may be connected to the murder.

Kingscliff hosts largest triathlon since covid

Over 1,600 athletes were in Kingscliff over the weekend to participate in the largest triathlon since covid.

Vale Pam Sonia

Very sadly, local treasure Pam Sonia passed away in Ewingsdale, last Wednesday, December 6. 

Blue-green algae ‘amber alert’ at Lake Ainsworth

As the summer heats up there has been an increase in the blue-green algae at Lake Ainsworth near Lennox Head and an ‘amber alert' has been flagged by Ballina Shire Council.

Lismore to host National Junior Baseball competition

The biggest junior baseball competition in Australia, which is a feeder into the US World Series will be held in Lismore in May 2024.