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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?

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The bakery at the heart of Bangalow

A good bakery is at the heart of a country town, but Bangalow Bread don’t only make delicious organic...

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.  

Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.

New flood maps could reshape development across Byron Shire

New flood mapping covering much of the Byron Shire could affect future development controls, with a major new study recommending that planning decisions be based on whichever flood source – river flooding or overland flow – produces the highest flood level.

Lismore households throwing away $670,000

Lismore City Council says Lismore households recently threw away an estimated $670,000 by placing eligible drink containers in their kerbside bins instead of claiming their refund, while almost half the contents of red-lid general waste bins could have been recycled or composted.

As NSW govt boasts its support for festivals, let’s dive into where they haven’t

The NSW government today spruiked that Casino's CBD will host one of Australia's great transport events after Casino Truck Show secured funding under the state government's 2026/27 Regional Event Fund.

Stories about "traffic delays":

Long delays expected on Mullumbimby Road

Byron Shire Council is warning that from 8 September people using Mullumbimby Road should be prepared for potential long delays, due to extensive roadworks between McAuleys Lane and The Saddle Road.

Crash on Pacific Highway brings traffic to a halt

An accident on the pacific highway heading south brought traffic to a standstill early Wednesday morning.  The crash occurred just past the Helen St...

Accident causes traffic snarl at Byron exit

A truck accident has caused long queues on Pacific Highway at the Byron exit.

Peak hour traffic jams at Uncle Toms caused by road works

Traffic is currently backed up both coming into and leaving Mullumbimby at the Uncle Toms turn off

Car, caravan rollover at Cudgera Creek

Traffic has now cleared on northbound lanes of the Pacific Highway following a car and caravan rollover at Cudgera Creek around midday. Summerland Way is now also clear between Fairy Hill and Kyogle, after the council and emergency services cleaned up a 10km oil spill.

Traffic conspiracy

Sue Arnold, Ocean Shores. I’ve identified a new conspiracy. It’s been created by Byron Council and the RMS who obviously sat down months ago to plot how to maximise traffic disruption as we approach school holidays, schoolies, festivals and Xmas holidays

Highway traffic at Ewingsdale queued for 5km

Traffic on the southbound lanes of the Pacific Highway at Ewingsdale is bumper-to-bumper for at least five kilometres this morning as a slow-moving wide-load is being transported from Tweeds Heads to Ballina.

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.  

Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.