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Green Heroes among 2026 NSW Environment Award winners

The NSW Environment Awards, hosted by the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, Nature Conservation Council NSW, was recently held at Customs House in Sydney.

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Make a SHIFT and support women at risk of homelessness

The Small SHIFT: I Will Survive event where seven women, spanning seven decades, tell their story in seven minutes, is back for the fourth year running on Thursday, 5 November.

Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club youngsters shine

Two young members of Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club have delivered outstanding performances at the Paddle NSW State Sprint Championships, held at the Penrith International Regatta Centre over the weekend.

New Tweed Heads Hub backed by $3.8 million commitment

The newly opened Veteran and Family Hub at Tweed Heads will be backed by a renewed $3.8 million commitment from RSL NSW to sponsor veteran and family services, delivered by partner charity RSL LifeCare.

Legend Groove Terminator at the Nudge

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink returns to the Billinudgel Hotel on Saturday with Australian dance music icon Groove Terminator headlining fresh local talent and our beloved residents – all ready to deliver a serious dose of dance delight, all while supporting youth mental health organisation Human Nature Adventure Therapy.

Remembrance Day 2026: 11am, 11 November

It is estimated that in WWl there were 20 million dead and 20 million injured. From a population base...

Damn the dams

Thanks for the information on the ten-dams project. Accurate and complete is how I found the articles. I’m grateful for...

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Work starts on eight-lane athletics track in Lismore

Construction has begun on an eight-lane athletics track at Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus, giving Northern Rivers schools and clubs a competition-standard venue closer to home when it opens in mid-2027.

Northern Rivers flood experience informs school disaster lessons

The Northern Rivers disaster experience has helped shape a new classroom resource aimed at preparing young people for floods, fires and storms.

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.’

Byron business chamber open meeting tonight

The next Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce Open Forum Board Meeting is scheduled to happen at the Byron Bay Services Club this evening.

Man accused of lighting fires near Lismore uni to face court

A 49-year old man is due to appear before the Lismore Local Court today accused of lighting multiple fires during a Total Fire Ban near Southern Cross University in East Lismore earlier this month.

New larval seedbox technology to drive coral restoration on the Great Barrier Reef

Millions of coral larvae on the Great Barrier Reef have an increased chance of replenishing degraded reefs thanks to the 'larval seedbox' – a coral restoration technology developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, with Southern Cross University.

SCU celebrates 2025 Alumni Impact Award winners

From hospitals and homelessness services to diplomacy, education, sport and sustainability, the 2025 Southern Cross University Alumni Impact Awards celebrate graduates whose leadership and innovation are transforming lives across the globe.

Communication disability a barrier to learning

Two leading speech pathology experts say it's time to shine a light on one of the most under-recognised barriers to learning and inclusion in schools: communication disability.

Healthy vignettes from our community

Echo drudges have been having a little bit of fun in recent months working on a short series of video vignettes on the subject of health, covering everything from your brain to your bum and what happens in between.

Associate Professor John Stevens and the good Lifestyle Medicine

VIDEO: A short interview with Associate Professor John Stevens discussing Lifestyle Medicine and shared medical appointments.

Remembrance Day 2026: 11am, 11 November

It is estimated that in WWl there were 20 million dead and 20 million injured. From a population base of fewer than five million,...

Love books? Join Friends of the Library

Friends of the Libraries, Byron Shire are looking for some fresh, new, younger faces to join the group and help keep it moving forward.

Racehorses shot for pet food by NSW breeder

Thirteen thoroughbred horses deemed no longer useful, have been destroyed with eight horses destroyed by firearm at Berkeley Park Stud.

Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club youngsters shine

Two young members of Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club have delivered outstanding performances at the Paddle NSW State Sprint Championships, held at the Penrith International Regatta Centre over the weekend.