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Deadly weaving at Lismore gallery

Eighteen months ago, a group of First Nations artists from the Northern Rivers came together at the Lismore Regional Gallery as part of the Gathering Space project.

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Imminent disaster

Is the Tennyson Street Marvell Street intersection a disaster waiting to happen? Wally Hueneke, Byron Bay

Sign up for Mullum’s Chinny Charge race

Ready to race up the mountain? That’s right, the Chinny Charge is open for registration for runners and walkers who want to take the once a year chance to race and stroll up the mountain.

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 8 July 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

Shark politics

The Minns government’s response to the most recent shark attack in Sydney is to spend an additional $34 million...

NSW confirms first case of H5 avian influenza

A giant petrel found near Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, was confirmed positive on the weekend for H5 high pathogenicity (H5 bird flu) avian influenza in laboratory tests by the CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness.

Beyond Blue charity rugby day returns to Bruns this weekend

Brunswick Heads rugby team the Mullumbimby Moonshiners will gather at Alby Lofts Oval on Saturday, July 11, for their annual Beyond Blue Charity Day, with the club’s senior women’s team reforming after a 30-year playing hiatus to run onto the field.   

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Shark bite trauma kits for everyone to use

Surf Life Clubs throughout NSW are to have new publicly accessible emergency kits for treating shark bites attached to their buildings.

Surf champs on parade in Byron

Surf champions from all around the world are in Byron Bay for the annual Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championships.

Pauline in bronze at Bondi

A bronze statue of surfing champion Pauline Menczer has been unveiled at South Bondi Beach, honouring the local legend who now calls Brunswick Heads home.

Shark attack victim’s family releases statement

The family of surfer Mercury Psillakis has released a public statement following his tragic death on the weekend, off the Northern Beaches of Sydney.

Fundraiser to honour Pauline’s contribution to surfing 

The creation of a statue honouring local surfing legend Pauline Menczer is nearly complete, but a final injection of funds is needed to get the project over the line.

Adaptive surfing championships now happening

A week long adaptive surf festival, the Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championships, kicked off with a Parade of Nations through Byron Bay on Sunday, showcasing national pride and unity among adaptive athletes.

Pro Adaptive Surf Championships return to Byron, March 23–30

Elite adaptive surfers from across Australia, and around the world, are set to return to Byron Bay from March 23 to 30, and showcase their skill and determination.

$1 million boost for women’s surfing announced

Surfing Australia says it's stoked to announce that the organisation has been awarded $1 million in federal funding for the 'New Wave of Female Boardriders' project. This grant, delivered over the next three years, is intended to make surfing more accessible to women and girls across the country.

Buyer beware: council urges support for Byron’s six authorised surf schools

The Byron Shire Council has issued a ‘buyer beware’ notice about unlicensed surf schools in the shire.

Camaraderie shines at Australian Longboard Titles

The Australian Longboard Titles have concluded with champions crowned across all Master divisions, bringing a thrilling end to the event at Cabarita Beach on the Tweed yesterday.

Plastic not so fantastic

There is nothing healthier than drinking some water – or so I’ve always told my kids. It doesn’t contain sugar or colour additives – as one person used to tell us as children, ‘it’s sky juice’! What could be better?

Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

Police say a man will face court today, charged after 12 windows were allegedly smashed in Ballina last night.   Police say, 'About 10.35pm (Thursday 9 July 2026), police were called to Martin Street following reports of a man smashing windows'.

Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

With a government agency now investigating the alleged clear felling of natives on a large private block in Lennox Head, Ballina Greens councillor Kiri Dicker has told The Echo that contractors were felling trees all morning, ‘trying to get the job done’.

Ocean Shores man charged with advocating terrorism online

Police say a 20-year-old Ocean Shores man is behind bars (refused bail) and will face court in Tweed Heads Local Court on 18 September, charged with advocating terrorism.